EU DOG & CAT ALLIANCE LAUNCH NATIONAL LEGISLATION REPORT

Submitted by Steve on 15:11, 30th Mar, 2015 | 0

Research reveals the need for better regulation to protect Europe’s dogs and cats.

On the 24th March, the EU Dog & Cat Alliance launched a National Legislation Report which was commissioned to provide important information on the current legislation in all 28 of the EU’s Member States.

The EU Dog & Cat Alliance, which is made up of 45 members from 14 member states, held their first meeting in Brussels yesterday to launch and discuss the research which provides much needed evidence as to why EU legislation on the breeding and trade of dogs and cats is needed.

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A very sad day at the GSPCA - Rest in Peace Rubis we will all miss you

Submitted by Steve on 19:54, 27th Mar, 2015 | 0

Today staff and volunteers have had to face one of the hardest times when rescueing and saving animals.

Rubis the stray cat that arrived a month ago and who has had multiple health problems was rushed to the vets for a second time in a week.

Sadly due to his health issues and rapidly deteriating condition we were unable to help him, and after exploring all options one of the hardest decisions that can be made in animal rescue with the vet meant that this adorable cat had to be put to sleep.

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Specsavers support the GSPCA and see behind the scenes

Submitted by Steve on 19:03, 27th Mar, 2015 | 0

Yesterday a team of 21 staff from Specsavers spent the day helping at the GSPCA.

The staff from Specsavers are the first group of 2015 to help at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

The group arrived at 9am and had a quick induction, group picture and were then quickly set to work around the site.

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19 New Volunteers are welcomed at the GSPCA Induction Evening

Submitted by Steve on 14:08, 26th Mar, 2015 | 0

Last night we greeted 19 new faces wanting to help at the GSPCA.

From work experience to Duke of Edinburgh, dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV all of the group were looking to help the work of the Animal Shelter and some to help gain life skills.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager greeted the group and gave a presentation and talk about the work we carry out 24 hours 7 days a week, the differing volunteer roles and how to work safely at the GSPCA Shelter and our events.

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Little Man & Tobias now Leo and Archie the ferrets find a loving home in Alderney

Submitted by Steve on 12:26, 26th Mar, 2015 | 0

At the GSPCA we now see over 40 ferrets coming into our care each year.

Most come in as strays and many are here for many months as we find it hard to find them loving new homes.

We were overjoyed last week when we had an enquiry from Alderney offering a home to ferrets.

With nearly 10 in our care the gentleman popped over to visit those in our care and Little Man and Tobias took his fancy.

Both ferrets made the journey with their new owner and we have just heard that they are settling well.

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Please send us your stamps! We can raise money from both British and overseas stamps

Submitted by Steve on 18:35, 25th Mar, 2015 | 0

Millions of people, young and old, are stamp collectors (philatelists), and philately is an educational and fun hobby.

Couple this with helping animals in Guernsey, keeping stamps out of landfill and instead recycling stamps to collectors.

At the GSPCA we collect used postage stamps to raise money for the many animals we rescue, help and care for.

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Creature Comforts Charity Dog Walk with Island FM for the GSPCA in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 12:48, 25th Mar, 2015 | 0

On Sunday 12th April at 9.30am Island FM and Creature Comforts are inviting all dog owners to join us on a brisk walk from Liberation Monument to Bulwer Avenue and returning to Liberation Monument.

Minimum £5 registration fee, with all proceeds going to GSPCA.

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Stray cat Rubis isn't over the worst yet and needs your help

Submitted by Steve on 09:33, 25th Mar, 2015 | 0

Last month Rubis an entire black and white stray cat was handed into the GSPCA.

Full of cuts and bites this very affectionate cat that had no chip or collar came in with a number of injuries.

Inline with the 2012 legislation every stray animal including cats have to be held for 21 days whilst we try and find their owner.

Sadly with no microchip, collar or anyone coming forward for Rubis he hasn't been claimed.

During his time at the Shelter we have found that Rubis with his lovely friendly nature and his wounds now healed has other health issues.

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Bronx is now named Hugo and appears very happy in his new home

Submitted by Steve on 17:19, 24th Mar, 2015 | 0

Another happy forever home for a GSPCA cat.

Almost 2 months ago Bronx a tabby male cat was brought into the GSPCA with no microchip and no owner found.

After his 21 days at the GSPCA in line with the new Animal Welfare Law, an assessment, vet treatment and checks the lovely friendly cat found a new home.

Bronx who is now called 'Hugo' is doing very well and his new owners informed us today with the following words  "We thought you would like to know that Hugo who was Bronx has settled in well to his new home. "

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Thank you to NGIT for much needed Wish List items

Submitted by Steve on 10:46, 24th Mar, 2015 | 0

Last week NGIT kindly donated 5 refurbished PC's to the GSPCA.

The GSPCA are extremely grateful to NGIT for the much needed equipment.

The equipment will be deployed around site to replace a number of computers that are extremely old.

The GSPCA use computers and software around the Shelter to keep the records of the 1000's of animals that come through our doors, the lost and found records and much more.

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