Phoenix the kitten has a lucky escape - PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK HEDGEROWS & OVERGROWN AREAS BEFORE STRIMMING OR CUTTING

Submitted by Steve on 10:33, 17th Jun, 2014 | 0

With the sunny weather and gardens blooming the GSPCA have had a busy few weeks with injured wildlife found in areas that have been strimmed or cut.

The main casualty have been hedgehogs and even mothers with young that have been found whilst an area has been cleared or cut.

Over recent years we have seen a decrease in feral cat colonies thanks to the work of the GSPCA and that of Guernsey Animal Aid Cats, but it only takes one unnetuered female cat and one male to result in a litter of kittens.

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Medical staff turn their hand to animal care

Submitted by Steve on 16:34, 16th Jun, 2014 | 0

TEN members of staff from the Medical Specialist Group gave up a sunny Saturday this weekend to undertake voluntary work at the GSPCA.

The Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a huge variety of duties that need to be completed on a daily basis and so are very grateful when islanders volunteer to give them a hand.

As well as the obvious chores of feeding and exercising animals and cleaning out the kennels and cattery, there are also a number of site-maintenance jobs.

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Hot cars kill dogs - with a sunny Guernsey weekend ahead please stop & think of your pet

Submitted by Steve on 15:12, 13th Jun, 2014 | 0

With another sunny and warm weekend ahead of us the GSPCA want to ensure all pet owners take care of their animals.

This week the GSPCA have had calls from concerned members of the public that have reported dogs locked in cars.

With the warm weather and direct sunlight, dogs in cars are potentially in a situation where you could kill your pet if it is left regardless of the situation.

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St Mary St Michael school visit to the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:06, 13th Jun, 2014 | 0

On Wednesday the GSPCA welcomed students from St Mary St Michael for a school visit.

Sarah Creasey the Welfare and Education Officer met the students at the front the GSPCA Animal Shelter before showing the children the facilities in St Andrews.

The GSPCA have been based at our current site since 1929 and the children learnt about the animals in our care and the work that is carried out 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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Max the little terrier helped by our Tally is doing well

Submitted by Steve on 15:55, 12th Jun, 2014 | 0

Yesterday we told you of Tally a dog who lastweek helped save Max's life by giving blood.

Max a terry at the vets in Guernsey GSPCA

We've been told today Max is doing really well and even managed to have a nice walk to the vets for a check up that went well.

To see the full story please click here.

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Mona & Lisa, Mother & Daughter Hedgehogs are back to their Guernsey seaside home

Submitted by Steve on 16:56, 11th Jun, 2014 | 0

On Friday we saw the close of our Hedgehog Awareness Competition entries close and we have had so many fantastic posters and photos of hedgehog homes.

The team will be short listing the finalists this week but every day the GSPCA have been seeing sick, injured and young hedgehogs.

From strimmer injuries to hoglets (baby hedgehogs) found with no mother the GSPCA have been experiencing a busy Spring with hedgehogs as well as other species.

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Tally the GSPCA dog helps save a life in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 15:31, 11th Jun, 2014 | 0

Last week the GSPCA were approached to ask the question if we had a life saving dog.

Sadly a dog had been rushed to Isabelle Vets with health problems which meant the dog required a blood transfusion.

The GSPCA has over 200 animals at the Shelter from dogs to birds, cats to a horse and we the GSPCA team took a dog Tally up to the vets to see if he would be suitable.

Tally is an energetic lively dog lwho has come in to the Animal Shelter to find a new home.  He is a 6 year old flat coated retriever and loves people.

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During June Microchipping only £3.99 at the GSPCA - Microchipping Month in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 14:37, 10th Jun, 2014 | 0

National Microchipping Month is a campaign that encourages and promotes responsible pet ownership through microchipping as the preferred method of permanent identification. Throughout the month of June the GSPCA will be supporting this event by offering reduced priced microchipping for only £3.99 for dogs, cats and rabbits (normal price at the GSPCA £4.99).

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BBQ Fun Open Day at Grow Limited Saturday 21st june 10am - 3pm for Grow & the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:00, 10th Jun, 2014 | 0

On Saturday 21st June the GSPCA & Grow Limited have teamed up to put on a fund raiser at the Grow Limited site on Les Petit Quartiers, Coutanchez, St Sampsons.

Starting at 10am and running until 3pm there will be lots to see and do.

From animals looking for homes to a huge plant sale, bric-a-brac to a BBQ with RSPCA Freedom Food from Perelle Butchers, cake sale to tombola, pop along and join in the fun.

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Volunteer Week - Talking to the community from the OSA Pop Up Shop & we meet another two great volunteers at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:02, 6th Jun, 2014 | 0

Today the GSPCA have been at the OSA recruitment Pop Up Shop with a selection of other charities to speak to the community about volunteering.

With the sun shining, the GSPCA would like to thank OSA Recruitment, Volunteer.gg, Association of Guernsey Charities and the Community Foundation for the chance to join some great causes in St Peter Port to spread the word of helping animals in Guernsey through Volunteers Week.

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