The first Voluntourism at the GSPCA in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 09:07, 4th Aug, 2014 | 0

Yesterday the GSPCA welcomed its first ever group of Voluntourists.

10 holiday makers from the Crystal Serenity spent much of yesterday learning about and helping animals in Guernsey.

The first ever trip of its kind at the Shelter included 8 Americans and 2 Chinese.

They arrived at the Shelter around 10am where GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne took them on a tour of the Shelter so they could get their bearings and to find out about the work we do and the history of the GSPCA as well as a little about Guernsey.

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GSPCA Domestic Birds Move Outside for the First Time

Submitted by Steve on 13:19, 1st Aug, 2014 | 0

Today we are pleased to announce that domestic birds that come in for rehoming now have a lovely aviary with a view to live in and stretch their wings.

With the new animal welfare legislation now a month after coming into force and the GSPCA striving to lead an example in animal care four birds today moved into their new home.

The wooden framed aviary welcomed two budgies and two cockatiels who are at the Shelter in need of a home.

Cockatiels Rosie and Jim were the first to fly up onto the perches, closely followed by Peter and Paula the budgies.

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Summer Volunteers helping at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:31, 1st Aug, 2014 | 0

On Wednesday we held another volunteer induction afternoon and were pleased to welcome a further 8 volunteers to the GSPCA team.

James, Liz, Martin, Jo, Abbie, Zara, Kira and Sarah spent the afternoon finding out about the work of the GSPCA, how to work safely at the GSPCA, all about the fund raising events and other opportunities at the Animal Shelter.

Each of those attending had an area they would like to focus such as ferrets to cats, fund raising to dogs and we would like to thank them for attending and getting involved.

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GSPCA respond to a dog in a hot car - Please take care of your pets in the warm weather

Submitted by Steve on 13:48, 30th Jul, 2014 | 0

Yesterday the GSPCA were called out to a dog that had been left in a car on what was another very hot day.

The dog as reported by Guernsey Police was recovered and taken to the GSPCA.

Lorna Prince the Animal Welfare Manager and Annabelle Janes Animal Care Assistant and Collection Officer attended the scene and worked alongside the Guernsey Police.

The dog which is now fine and back with the owner highlights the importance of not leaving any pet at risk in the warm and sunny weather.

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With more hoglets in at the GSPCA here is advice on what to do if you find young hedgehogs

Submitted by Steve on 17:23, 29th Jul, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we have started to see the another round of Hoglets (baby hedgehogs) being found and rescued in Guernsey.

You normally see Hoglets in May, June or July, when the first litters are generally born, and in August-September, when the second litters are born.

During April and May we had a number of Hoglets rescued and also mothers that gave birth on site, many of which are already back in the wild.

The average size of a litter is four to five, and they appear after about a 4 1/2 week pregnancy.

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Volunteer Induction afternoon at the GSPCA 2pm Wednesday 30th July

Submitted by Steve on 08:57, 29th Jul, 2014 | 0

Tomorrow at 2pm at the GSPCA we have a Volunteer Induction Afternoon.

We have arranged additional inductions to help those off for the summer and looking to help animals in Guernsey get involved at the GSPCA.

To volunteer on site with the animals you must be over 14 years of age, but we are always looking for volunteers to help with fund raising of all ages.

You are welcome to attend the induction if you are under 14 with permission of your parent or guardian.

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Porridge a Little Egret at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:27, 28th Jul, 2014 | 0

On Thursday last week the GSPCA were called out to rescue a Little Egret in St Sampsons.

Porridge as the pretty white bird is called is believed to be a young bird that could not fly.  He was found in the grounds of the prison and is recuperating at the Shelter.

Over the weekend we tried a release but Porridge decided he wasn't quite fit enough to go.

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Emily Adams & Maisie Andrews help raise funds for the GSPCA Redevelopment Appeal

Submitted by Steve on 15:15, 28th Jul, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA today a young lady popped in to say hello and donate funds that she had raised with a friend for the Redevelopment Appeal.

Emily Adams who is 12 years old with her friend Maisie Andrews from the Grammar School decided to help raise funds for the Redevelopment Appeal after hearing about the work of the Animal Shelter and the need for the new buildings from Sarah Creasey the Welfare and Education Officer.

Emily and Maisie raised the wonderful sum of £27 by collecting in school.

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Thank you to the 11 new volunteers that signed up at the Summer Volunteer Induction yesterday - next one now on 30th July 2pm

Submitted by Steve on 17:00, 23rd Jul, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we hold Volunteer Induction Evenings every 6 to 8 weeks but with the Summer upon us and many willing volunteers over 14 wanting to help at the Shelter and those under 14 able to help at the many fund raisers we are at we held an afternoon induction session yesterday where we greeted 11 new volunteers to the team.

We really couldn't achieve all of the fantastic work we carry out at the GSPCA without the wonderful volunteer team we have at the GSPCA and we really do appreciate each and every one.

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Hedgehog & Hoglet Happy Endings in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 21:38, 22nd Jul, 2014 | 0

On Friday the 11th July and Friday the 18th July the GSPCA had two fantastic happy endings.

The first starts on the 3rd May this year when an unwell hedgehog was brought into the GSPCA that had been out in the day.

With a few health issues on entry the female hedgehog named Brie gave birth to Edam, Feta and Babybell only days after arriving.

After weeks of care the mother and her babies which were found in St Peter Port were released very close to where they were found in a safe area.

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