Submitted by GSPCA on 10:55, 30th Jan, 2014 |
You may remember Thumbs our life saving cat.
Thumbs towards the end of 2013 was the very cat who helped save the life of a cat that required a blood transfusion at Isabelle Vets.
We are over joyed to report that Thumbs is now in a new and loving home and without doubt is very settled and happy.
Thumbs has a fantastic new family and now has two older human brothers who are very fond of him.
Anna Paint Senior Animal Care Assistant said 'It is wonderful to see Thumbs so happy in his new home.'
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:55, 28th Jan, 2014 |
Can you help us help our two seal pups Eden and Trinity?
Both seal pups are doing well and have been at the Shelter for just over two weeks since their rescues.
We have been appealing for donations of mackerel and herring and its been wonderful to see the many donations and fish to help with their care.
Since helping Eden and Trinity we have been out to visit other seal pups around the coast but thankfully they have been in a healthy condition and best left in the wild.
Submitted by GSPCA on 12:13, 28th Jan, 2014 |
The GSPCA would like to invite members to join us at our next AGM on Monday 10th February 2014.
Welcome drinks and nibbles will be available from 7pm, with the meeting starting at 7.30pm at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.
The main agenda items and itinerary will be -
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:04, 24th Jan, 2014 |
We would like to thank everyone that has supported our 2014 calendars so far, it really is appreciated.
As we are now very close to February we are selling the few calendars we have left for only £2 each.
Currently we have 3 styles of calendar all of which have been kindly given to the Shelter to help raise funds for animals in Guernsey.
We have the Guernsey Electricity calendar which is full of wonderful pictures from around our beautiful island.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:21, 24th Jan, 2014 |
DRESS down days at Rossborough will feed two rescued seal pups at the GSPCA for the duration of their stay.
Over a series of dress down days throughout 2013 Rossborough staff raised £743.20; the company matched this amount, bring the donation to £1,486.40.
This will cover two months’ feed, new filter pumps for the unit and the remainder will go towards updating the facility, which needs tiling and decorating.
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:49, 21st Jan, 2014 |
We currently have a vacancy for a Maintenance and Grounds Assistant at the GSPCA. This is due to Ryan who has been with us in the role for nearly 2 years sadly leaving the team to move on to a new career path.
We have 21 staff at the Shelter and over 200 volunteers that not only have to care for the many animals, but we also have to look after nearly 4 acres of land, 4 vehicles and many buildings.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:01, 21st Jan, 2014 |
Staff at the GSPCA next month will be doing their bit to raise funds for our 141st birthday and what we call GSPCA Purple Week.
Between the 10th and 16th February we'd love to invite everyone to get involved with raising funds for the Shelter with a purple theme.
Shelter staff Helen Holmes, Helen Sharman, Anna Paint, Annie Janes, Lucy Ogier and Sheryl Carre are taking the purple theme to their heads and will be dying their hair purple.
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:09, 17th Jan, 2014 |
We are delighted to announce that both seal pups Trinity and Eden who were rescued last week are currently doing well.
Trinity who was rescued at Pleinmont and Eden from outside Castle Cornet both were on deaths door when they were found but thanks to around the clock care they are both on the road to recovery.
After much treatment and tube feeding throughout the day and night both seal pups are now strong enough to eat for themselves and enjoying whole mackerel and herring.
Submitted by GSPCA on 14:50, 16th Jan, 2014 |
With rough weather the GSPCA often finds itself rescuing and caring for oiled birds.
The reason we and other coastal animal charities see this increase is that crude oil that has settled on the sea bed gets stirred up and floats to the surface where the birds sadly get coated and then find it difficult to fly, preen, hunt and care for themselves.
We closely monitor the locations of where the birds are found and tidal movements in case they aren't isolated incidents.
We have had 7 oiled birds in the last week but sadly a Razorbill and 2 Guillemots were to weak to save.
Submitted by GSPCA on 08:55, 16th Jan, 2014 |
Last night we held the first of our Volunteer Evenings of 2014 and it turned out to be the busiest we have ever held.
With over 30 new faces learning about the GSPCA and being inducted into how to work safely as a volunteer many laughs were had and serious notes learnt.
Despite a wet windy evening the 30 plus group were very cosy at the Shelter enjoying a hot drink while GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne welcomed them and gave the talk and presentation.
