Update - The search for Bertie continues

Submitted by Steve on 16:22, 19th Nov, 2014 | 0

Earlier today we were all very excited with a possible report of Bertie out in the day in a garden, but sadly it wasn't him and the dog that it turned out to be is soon to be back with its owner.

Despite staff, volunteers and the wonderful public who are watching out for Bertie we have not had a firm report in the last 36 hours, although there was a possible sighting at Barras Lane in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Most recent sightings have been around the Grandes Rocque area and near St Sampson's High School.

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Kelly and Chrissie from Richmond Fiduciary Group help out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:24, 19th Nov, 2014 | 0

As we mentioned last month it is a hat-trick from Richmond Fiduciary Group who have spent a third year helping out at the GSPCA.

Each year since 2012 staff from Richmond Fiduciary Group have given a day from their desk to come up and help clean out, feed, exercise and get involved with all sorts of work at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

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With wet conditions here is some advice from the GSPCA to ensure horses and animals have all they need in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 13:22, 19th Nov, 2014 | 0

The last few Winters have been extremely wet and the GSPCA each year we receive large number of calls from concerned members of public about horses and other animals in wet and muddy fields.

Unfortunately due to the current wet autumn we are having to endure here in Guernsey we want to help prepare those with animals in fields.

Sarah Creasey GSPCA Animal Welfare and education Officer said "Last Winter we had long sustained very wet periods with many animals are being affected."

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Upcoming Doggy events with the GSPCA - Scottish themed Fun Dog Show Sunday 30th November at the Last Post

Submitted by Steve on 13:31, 18th Nov, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we are always planning fun events for families and dogs and our next two are only weeks away.

The first is the St. Andrews Day Scottish Themed Fun Family Day on Sunday 30th November at the Last Post.

As part of the entertainment there will be a Scottish Themed Fun Dog Show.  

Bring your dog to join in with the fun with our Scottish Themed Dog Show to celebrates St. Andrews Day in St. Andrews.

There's lots more going on and to see more details including the classes for the dog show please click on the link below.

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St. Andrews Year 4 Class Win KGV Party

Submitted by Steve on 10:16, 18th Nov, 2014 | 0

Chloe Butt (8), a pupil at St. Andrews Primary School had a surprise last week when she was told that she had won a party for her year on the 3G Pitch at the KGV. Chloe was the winner of the GSPCA design a firework and bonfire poster competition which will be used in the GSPCA safety information for 2015.

Presenting the prize was Toby the dog accompanied by Steve Byrne, Manager of the GSPCA who commented "The lucky winner was Chloe and despite a large number of entries from other schools islandwide, it was two of her class mates that were awarded joint second place”.

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Santa Paws Sponsored Dog Walk & Christmas Fayre at the Market Bistro Sunday 14th December with the Guernsey Cheshire Home

Submitted by Steve on 13:05, 14th Nov, 2014 | 0

On Sunday the 14th December the GSPCA and Guernsey Cheshire Home are holding a Christmas Fayre and the first ever Santa Paws Dog Walk in Guernsey.

Doors open at 11am at the Market Bistro and Inner Market Building in St Peter Port.

Inside the Market Building we will have pet supplies and stockings, gifts, face painting, Guernsey Cheshire Cook Book, games, tombolas, craft stalls a Santa Grotto and much more.

In the Market Square we will have Beechwood Choir singing carols and also Deputy Daugs in the Stocks.

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GSPCA helping in the search for Bertie - any sightings please do not chase after him, but call 257261

Submitted by Steve on 17:44, 13th Nov, 2014 | 0

Today at the GSPCA we met with Clive and Lynn McMinn to help in the search of Bertie.

As many will know on Saturday near the Vale Primary School around 6pm a 7 year old grey Schnauzer rescue dog called Bertie was scared by bonfire displays and escaped from his back garden.

The GSPCA are helping co-ordinate the search for Bertie and have a working map with sightings, locations, dates and times.

We would like to highlight that Bertie is a very timid little lad especially with men and people he doesn't know.

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Harry the cormorant back in the sea around Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 16:21, 13th Nov, 2014 | 0

Yesterday Harry the cormorant was set free back to the wild.

Harry was found unable to fly on the weekend by a member of public at Route De La Marette.

Annie Janes Animal Care Assistant and Collection Officer went out to rescue him and bring him back to the Shelter where he has been cared for by the team in St Andrews.

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Pet Bereavement evening stirs emotions - thank you to all involved

Submitted by Steve on 13:33, 13th Nov, 2014 | 0

Last night was our second public Pet bereavement Training session.  Having held a similar event earlier this year, and in house training in 2013 we would like to thank all involved and that came along.

The GSPCA along with the Guernsey Bereavement Service worked together to hold both evenings to help those in the animal industry, volunteers and anyone interested.

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Due to adverse weather conditions we have had to cancel the Dog Friendly bonfire night on Thursday 13th November

Submitted by Steve on 14:02, 11th Nov, 2014 | 0

Due to adverse weather conditions we have had to cancel the Dog Friendly bonfire night on Thursday 13th November.

Thank you for all the encouraging words on the KGV and GSPCA holding the first ever dog friendly bonfire night.

We are working on a new date earlier next year probably late October before fireworks go on sale, we will keep you updated.

If you have already paid and booked we will be in touch shortly to arrange your refund.

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