A Sunday morning of learning about saving cats lives - Animal First Aid Courses at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 09:58, 19th May, 2014 | 0

Yesterday another 5 Guernsey residents learnt all about cat first aid.

At the Animal Shelter we have been running a series of training courses teaching first aid, pet bereavement to animal welfare.

The cat first aid course given yesterday was taken by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne with his helper Mr Chips the diabetic cat who is looking for a new home.

The session included everything from CPR for cats to a cat with a seizure.

The next session is this Sunday and covers dog first aid, although there are only 2 spaces left.

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Pop by to see animals looking for homes & help us advertise them

Submitted by Steve on 09:42, 17th May, 2014 | 0

With the sunny weather many of our animals our outside on view at the Shelter so if you are passing please pop by to see bunnies, Blakey the ferret and a selection of birds.

Over the last few days staff and volunteers have been popping out a selection of animals which you can see when you pop in the Shelter.

Our reception area is open 9am to 5pm today and has a wide selection of pet goods so when popping by you can grab cat food to bird seed.

We are also asking if you could pop a poster up os some of the animals looking for homes.

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Another wonderful Volunteer Evening at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:48, 16th May, 2014 | 0

On Wednesday the 16th May we held our fourth Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA of 2014.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager and Darren Monday were on hand to talk to the 7 new volunteers about the work of the Shelter and induct the keen new volunteers about the procedures and protocols at the Animal Shelter.

Some were interested in helping fund raise, others clean kennels, walk dogs, socialise cats and even those doing their Duke of Edinburgh.

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Hot Weather Warning from the GSPCA - please think of your pets with the sunny Guernsey weather

Submitted by Steve on 13:42, 16th May, 2014 | 0

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

Many of us love to enjoy the sunny warm weather but we are urging pet owners to be mindful of their animals.

Don't leave your dog alone in a car.

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Homemaker Co-operative Car Boot Sale in aid of the GSPCA Sunday 22nd June

Submitted by Steve on 12:54, 16th May, 2014 | 0

Car Boot Sale in aid of the GSPCA on Sunday June 22nd 9.30am set up for a 10am start until 2pm.

It will be held at the Homemaker Car Park, Lowlands Industrial Site, St Sampsons with food, drink and face painting available.

Pitch Price £5 and please pay on the day.

For details please call 245802 ext 2.

Kindly supported and sponsored by the Co-operative Home Maker.

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Rabbit Awareness Week - 5 rabbits in need of a home at the GSPCA in Guernsey & 4 babies rescued now being hand reared

Submitted by Steve on 16:44, 14th May, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome between 100 and 200 rabbits every year.

Each May Rabbit Awareness Week takes place and rescues highlight the rabbits in their care, those needed homes and good practice caring for rabbits.

Often called the forgotten pet the GSPCA are often called out to rabbits in need that may have dirty cages, no fresh food and very little to do.

Rabbits are highly social animals and really need company, but it is very important to neuter and vaccinate them at the same time.

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Thank you from the GSPCA to MENFUN and all that supported the Car Boot Sale on Sunday

Submitted by Steve on 14:42, 14th May, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA would like to thank MENFUN for inviting us to join them last Sunday with their Car Boot Sale in the Alliance Car Park.

We also have to thank all the brave sellers that supported the event on what was a very windy and occasionally showery day.

Steve Byrne and Helen Holmes from the GSPCA took a stall down with a selection of goods, bric-a-brac and clothes.

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Spaces still available at this Sundays Cat First Aid Course at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:25, 12th May, 2014 | 0

Due to popular demand at the GSPCA we are holding additional dog and cat first aid courses.

With the next cat first aid course this Sunday the 18th May.

The dates for the first aid courses are:

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 18th May 2014 - Ref - Cat 18/5

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 25th May 2014 - Ref - Dog 25/5 (only 2 spaces left)

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 6th July 2014 - Ref - Cat 6/7

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 13th July 2014 - Ref - Dog 13/7

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Volunteer Induction Evening Wednesday 14th May

Submitted by Steve on 16:02, 12th May, 2014 | 0

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles. Volunteers helping raise funds for the GSPCA Animal Shelter Guernsey

You need to be at least 14 years old to help at the Shelter.  Although if you are younger then you could still help.  If you talk to your parents or guardians they may can help you with fund raising for the Animal Shelter.

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GSPCA Staff Member Yvonne from over 5000 nominations is a finalist at the Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards 2014

Submitted by Steve on 12:16, 12th May, 2014 | 0

Last Thursday the ADCH and Petplan Awards were held in Birmingham.

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