Volunteers & Staff at the GSPCA Nominated for Spring Appreciation

Submitted by Steve on 17:08, 29th May, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA couldn’t carry out saving, rescuing and caring for the thousands of animals that come through the doors every year without the support of the staff and volunteers that work tirelessly every day and night.

To recognise the team at the GSPCA we have been asking for nominations to recognise the staff and volunteers for their dedication, hard work and outstanding effort.

Nominations were accepted both in house, online and via the post and we received an overwhelming number of wonderful comments for five staff in particular and fifteen volunteers each quarter.

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June is National Microchipping Month - Free Chipping for Rabbits Saturday, Free Chipping for Dogs Sunday & £3.99 for June

Submitted by Steve on 12:24, 29th May, 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 microchips and to start the month at our Fun Dog Show this Sunday at Fairfields we will be offering free microchipping for dogs and microchip checks for all dog owners, although donations welcomed.

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BBC Guernsey's JKT finds out why Robbie the horse needs a home

Submitted by Steve on 16:19, 28th May, 2014 | 0

Today we had the lovely Jenny Kendall-Tobias from BBC Guernsey visit the GSPCA Animal Shelter.

Jenny came up to visit Robbie a horse who is in need of a special home.

Robbie arrived at the Shelter at the end of February as his owner could no longer care for him.

Since then we have had the vet and the farrier check over the 17 hand Dutch Warm Blood to tell us the type of home he will need.

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Learning first aid for dogs - thank you to all that attended

Submitted by Steve on 14:35, 27th May, 2014 | 0

On what was a very sunny Sunday morning the GSPCA held another sold out Dog First Aid Course at the Animal Shelter.

The GSPCA have been running a series of training courses at the GSPCA site in St Andrews.

With 18 in attendance and taken by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne the training session which takes just over 2 hours covered topics from dog CPR to seizures.

Many of those attending had a wealth of knowledge on dogs as nearly a dozen trainers from the Island Dog Training Club came along to learn and also share their experiences.

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A fantastic night on Herm raising funds for the GSPCA & World Aid - Thank you to all involved

Submitted by Steve on 11:43, 27th May, 2014 | 0

Friday was an extremely eventful day for the GSPCA.  

Having released the seal pups Eden and Trinity on Jethou in the afternoon, a fund raiser was being organised thanks to those on Herm and the Mermaid Tavern.

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Guernsey Press video of the seal release

Submitted by Steve on 11:00, 27th May, 2014 | 0

Here is a video of the seal release thanks to Adrian Miller and Guernsey Press.

If you missed the story of the seal release then here it is again -

Friday the 23rd May was not only a joyous and wonderful day for the team at the GSPCA, but also filled with tears and hope.

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Seal pups Trinity and Eden are back in the wild - Thank you to all involved with the fantastic release on Jethou

Submitted by Steve on 16:05, 24th May, 2014 | 0

Friday the 23rd May was not only a joyous and wonderful day for the team at the GSPCA, but also filled with tears and hope.

Grey seal pups Trinity and Eden who were rescued in January of this year were found very close to death and if it hadn't been for the rescue and rehabilitation at the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews, Guernsey then they certainly wouldn't have made it in the wild.

Yesterday morning GSPCA staff made preparations to release the young seal pups which were rescued separately earlier this year.

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Today is World Turtle Day - Remembering Myrtle who was rescued 11 years ago in Guernsey and returned to Gran Canaria

Submitted by Steve on 11:43, 23rd May, 2014 | 0

Today is World Turtle Day and the GSPCA is remembering this by reflecting on a Green Turtle the Animal Shelter rescued 11 years ago this year.

On the 13th January 2003 a live Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) was stranded on the west coast of Guernsey.

Elliot Green and his son who were playing football and Mary Harrison discovered a turtle that afternoon on Grandes Roques Beach and reported it to the Animal Shelter.

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Announcements of free Microchipping & local celebrity judge at the GSPCA Summer Dog Show & Fete Sunday 1st June at Fairfields

Submitted by Steve on 13:50, 21st May, 2014 | 0

We are pleased to announce two fantastic announcements regarding our Dog Show and Summer Fayre on Sunday 1s Share

AFM Mufti Day helping the GSPCA - Could your business or group help animals in Guernsey?

Submitted by Steve on 10:56, 19th May, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA are always thankful to those that help raise funds for the Shelter no matter how small or large.

Recently GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne was invited along to the AFM office in St Sampsons to receive a donation that the staff had raised.

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