Submitted by Steve on 16:34, 17th Feb, 2016 |
Last week 2 kestrels were rescued in 2 days.
The first bird now named 'Bradshaw' after the finder who is actually one of our Volunteer Wardens was found stunned in the road and is a young adult. He was found on Friday on Braye Road and after a few days care he is now ready for release which will be done after all the checks have been completed.
The second bird was rescued on Saturday on L'Ancresse and is a much older bird that was found coated in oil.
Submitted by Steve on 15:15, 15th Feb, 2016 |
Here is a write up from Aoife Bennett an amazing lady who with Mike Meinke are taking on a challenge to raise funds for the many animals at the GSPCA.
Aoife Bennett says.....
Following a long recovery as a result of breaking two bones in my back in 2009, it has been a challenge to maintain a steady level of fitness. Later in 2014 I contracted a viral infection that seriously affected my balance called Labyrinthitis, which meant no exercise for a further 6 months.
So what has kept me going?
Submitted by Steve on 18:21, 12th Feb, 2016 |
Nine days ago a stray canary was rescued on La Brigade.
Joey as the male yellow canary has been called is doing well at the GSPCA and is currently singing to the other birds in our care.
Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said "Last week a stray canary was rescued and brought into the Shelter who we have called Joey."
"He is singing so we know he is a boy and yellow in colour and we are appealing for an owner to please pop in or give us a call on 257261."
Submitted by Steve on 16:15, 12th Feb, 2016 |
As part of GSPCA Purple Week and to celebrate our 143rd anniversary we held a Birthday Bingo night at the Last Post on Tuesday.
The event was well attended and all had a lovely evening with 8 games of bingo with food served by the Last Post team during the break.
There were many winners and each of the tables took a selection of prizes home.
The last game with the Jackpot prize was a double winner and both ladies shared the winnings and prizes.
Submitted by Steve on 12:55, 12th Feb, 2016 |
During the school breaks we run a series of guided tours at the GSPCA and we have now planned for 2016 with some special tours for the children.
It is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter in St Andrews and see the work being carried out for the new build.
We are arranging the guided tours on a series of dates at 2pm.
We ask for a minimum donation of £5 per person and £3 per child, or £15 for a family of four. In 2016 we have some themed tours which are £15 per child.
Submitted by Steve on 08:51, 9th Feb, 2016 |
This Shrove Tuesday many of us will shopping for our ingredients today. The GSPCA would like to remind everyone to think of the produce that you are going to use and please look to buy Animal Welfare friendly products such as free range eggs.
Although the EU legislation has forced many battery farms to improve their standards, chickens that live as free range birds have a much better quality of life.
Submitted by Steve on 12:55, 6th Feb, 2016 |
The GSPCA would like to say a huge thank you to Holeshot who kindly donated some of their shop fittings to our Pop Up Shop at the GSPCA in St Andrews
Holeshot who have now moved on to the Pollet in St Peter Port with HS2 kindly donated a number of rails and sections of shop fittings which have helped immensely in our Pop Up Shop which is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.
When you pop in to the Shelter all you need do is follow the paw prints on the floor from reception and on route you can see a number of the birds in our care as well as cats in need of homes.
Submitted by Steve on 15:21, 4th Feb, 2016 |
The GSPCA was founded in 1873 and to help celebrate 143 years caring for animals in Guernsey we are asking for your help.
There are many ways you, your school, group, work place, business can help celebrate.
The GSPCA week starts 8th February and celebrations will carry on until the 14th with our anniversary being Valentines Day the 14th February.
Ideas to get involved.......
Submitted by Steve on 14:42, 4th Feb, 2016 |
With over 1000 cats helped at the GSPCA every year we strive to do everything we can for the many strays, cruelly treated and unwanted cats.
At the end of August a 6 year old female cat found her way to the GSPCA when her owner could no longer care for her.
Although in fairly good health on the day she arrived during her assessment we discovered she had cat flu and also had sores on her feet.
After two months of treatments and veterinary care 'Lucky' as she is called improved and got better.
Submitted by Steve on 11:10, 4th Feb, 2016 |
With our 143rd anniversary and GSPCA Purple Week we are holding an Animal Themed Chicken In A Basket Bingo BASH at the Last Post in St Andrews on Tuesday 9th February 2016
£14.50 per person from 7pm & £10.50 for children includes Food and 8 Games of Bingo
Animal themed fancy dress is optional.
Vegetarian and Gluten free options available
