Wee Billy isn't that wee anymore - could you help the hedgehogs in our care at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:54, 24th Feb, 2016 | 0

Every year hundreds of hedgehogs are rescued and cared for at the GSPCA in Guernsey.

Last September as the summer ended and autumn was setting in a 26g baby hoglet was found, rescued and brought into the GSPCA.

Wee Billy when he was rescued was tiny and really needed his mum as he relied on being milk fed and toileted.

Thanks to the team at the Animal Shelter Wee Billy received around the clock care in an intensive care unit and its wasn't long before we saw the weight gain and growth.

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A huge thank you to Sam Reoch and her supporters of her facebook page Helping Animals 2016

Submitted by Steve on 14:43, 24th Feb, 2016 | 0

Earlier this month a wonderful lady made a wonderful donation to help animals here in Guernsey.

Sam Reoch through her Helping Animals 2016 facebook page and her fantastic hard work to raise funds for animals both locally and abroad raised and donated an amazing £100 for those at the GSPCA. 

This fantastic sum was raised through a hamper, hand made heart cushions and donation from Sam and the supporters of the page.

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Thank you to Min and Sophie from Blanchelande School who had a sweet sale to help raise funds for animals in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 12:43, 24th Feb, 2016 | 0

Last week the GSPCA received a very kind donation from two young ladies.

Min Maddison and Sophie Charmley recently organised a class sweet sale at Blanchelande School.

An amazing £46.32 was raised and from all the team and animals at the GSPCA we would like to say a huge thank you.

It is truly wonderful the different ways in which money is raised for the thousands of animals that we help every year at the GSPCA and 300 on site.

Maybe you would like to help fund raise?

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Bonnie the seal pup takes her first dip at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:30, 23rd Feb, 2016 | 0

Today we are pleased to announce that Bonnie the grey seal pup took her first dip in one of our rehabilitation pools.

Bonnie who was rescued close to death last month has been improving daily at the GSPCA and with her weight gaining and health improving the team decided to let her experience her first trip outside since she was rescued.

Geoff George GSPCA Animal Collection Officer and main seal carer said "It's been over a month since we rescued Bonnie the grey seal pup and she has been doing better than we could have hoped."

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First Half Term guided tour a sell out - please book early to guarantee your place

Submitted by Steve on 10:30, 23rd Feb, 2016 | 0

Yesterday we saw visitors for the first of the guided tours at the GSPCA for half term with 28 to look around.

Sarah Creasey GSPCA Animal Welfare and Education Officer met the group at the front of reception at 2pm to greet them and show behind the scenes at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

From seeing some of the wildlife to meeting one of the dogs in for a home the group got to see many of the 300 animals in our care.

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Rossborough funds veterinary care for sick cats through sale of pet insurance policies

Submitted by Steve on 16:04, 19th Feb, 2016 | 0

Rossborough is helping to pay for the veterinary care for three sick cats at the GSPCA with funds raised through the sale of pet insurance policies during 2015.

The insurance broker sold and renewed 151 policies last year and donated £10 from each to the GSPCA, bringing the donation to £1,510.

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Bradshaw the kestrel is back in the wild thanks to a team effort at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:28, 19th Feb, 2016 | 0

Earlier in the week we told you about two kestrels that were rescued recently and in the care of the team at the GSPCA.

We are pleased to report that the younger of the two called 'Bradshaw' is back in the wild where he belongs.

Rescued by GSPCA Volunteer Wardens Matt Hill-Smith and Jen Bradshaw found stunned in the road earlier this month Matt popped in yesterday to take him back to the area where he was found.

Thank fully Bradshaw wasn't injured badly and after a short period or rest and care he was fit enough to go back where he belonged.

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Oiled Guillemots almost ready for their trip back to the wild

Submitted by Steve on 13:28, 19th Feb, 2016 | 0

We are pleased to report that 4 of the rescued oiled guillemots found around Guernsey in January are clean from oil and have been rehabilitating on one of our pools.

Lihou, Pegasus, Bob and Rockmount who were all oiled and very poorly when they arrived at the GSPCA have all received a number of washes, treatment, medication, time in an intensive care unit, a lot of fish and have been getting use to being outside over the last few weeks.

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Thank you to the 8th Guernsey Cubs who after a tour at the Shelter helped raise funds for Bonnie the seal pup

Submitted by Steve on 09:18, 18th Feb, 2016 | 0

Last week Sarah Creasey Animal Welfare and Education Officer gave a tour to the 8th Guernsey Cubs.

The Cubs got to see behind the scenes and meet many of the animals in our care and enjoyed a talk from Sarah as they went around the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

The group enjoyed themselves so much that last night they decided to raise funds for the many animals in our care and particularly one of the thinnest rescues we have seen being Bonnie the grey seal pup.

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Update on Bonnie the seal pup - could you donate towards her care

Submitted by Steve on 23:45, 17th Feb, 2016 | 0

We are pleased to update that Bonnie the grey seal pup rescued below the cliffs on the south coast of Guernsey last month continues to improve.

Since being rescued at only 14kg in weight she has responded well to treatment and is putting weight on daily enjoying large numbers of fresh fish.

We are hoping in the next few days she will be ready to go out into the pools to start the next stage of her rehabilitation.

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