New Animal Welfare Law to come into effect on the 1st July 2014

Submitted by Steve on 17:59, 27th Jun, 2014 | 0

The first phase of the long awaited Animal Welfare (Guernsey) Ordinance 2012 will come into effect on 1st July 2014, replacing a number of pieces of legislation that have provided protection in the past.

The initial phase will introduce the new principle of a ‘duty of care’ to all animals.  This is based on the five freedoms which before now have been used as guidance for Welfare Charities but will now be a legal requirement of all pet owners. 

The five freedoms are:

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Thank you to the Co-operative Homemaker team & all that supported the Car Boot Sale on Sunday

Submitted by Steve on 16:03, 27th Jun, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA would like to say a huge thank you to the staff and team at the Homemaker Co-op store in St Sampsons.

On Sunday the Homemaker staff made cakes, dressed up as Giant Animal Mascots and ran a Car Boot Sale to raise funds for the GSPCA.

There was face painting and lots of cars attended the event on what was a very sunny day.

The GSPCA attended and sold a variety of goods including their own van boot full of goods on sale.

A grand total of £369.53 was raised and the GSPCA are extremely grateful to Homemaker Co-op and all that supported.

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Finalists announced for the Livingroom Customer Service Awards and the GSPCA have a very special lady in the line up

Submitted by Steve on 15:02, 25th Jun, 2014 | 0

The shortlisted finalists have been announced in this year’s Livingroom Customer Service Awards.
Following a six-week voting process, during which the general public was able to nominate the individual or team they felt deserved an accolade for outstanding customer service, the judging panel met earlier this week to decide top three nominees and a winner i Share

GSPCA Cat and Dog First Aid Courses 6th & 13th July

Submitted by Steve on 16:15, 23rd Jun, 2014 | 0

After the success of the recent training at the GSPCA we are planning additional sessions through the year.

The dates for the first aid courses are:

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

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 2nd November 2014 - Ref - Cat 2/11

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 9th November 2014 - Ref - Dog 9/11

All courses are a minimum £15 donation and you must book your place by the Saturday before the training session.

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Hedgehog talk and tour 2.30pm Sunday 29th June - tickets on sale

Submitted by Steve on 14:27, 23rd Jun, 2014 | 0

Hedgehog Talk, Tour, Competition Results, Raffle & More. Sunday 29th June 2014 from 2.30pm. Tickets on sale
£5 minimum donation per adult
£2.50 minimum donation per child. Share

Grow & GSPCA BBQ fun open day & thank all that supported

Submitted by Steve on 12:16, 23rd Jun, 2014 | 0

On Saturday the GSPCA and Grow Ltd teamed up to put on a BBQ and fun day at the Grow Ltd site in St Sampsons.

With RSPCA Freedom Food and a veggie selection, home made cakes, animals to see, games and of course a huge plant sale, the day kicked off at 10am and the team from Grow and the GSPCA had a wonderful day with the many visitors that popped in.

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Rose the hedgehog is filmed taking her first steps after months of care - Hedgehog talk at the GSPCA Sunday 29th June

Submitted by Steve on 11:57, 19th Jun, 2014 | 0

Do remember Rose the hedgehog?

Rose is one of many hedgehogs that we have had in recently to be injured by gardening equipment.

After a long process of rehabilitation and care since arriving in April Rose is now back to health and fit enough to be released.

Sadly due to her injuries to her head many of her spines haven't grown back, so a lovely home with an enclosed garden was found and Rose left the Shelter last Friday.

When Rose went to her new home we equipped Mr & Mrs Herring with a wildlife camera to see how she got on in her new home.

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Friday June 27th is Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Submitted by Steve on 10:46, 19th Jun, 2014 | 0

Next Friday June 27th is Bring Your Dog to Work Day.

Having a dog in the room can make human colleagues more cooperative, reduce stress, increase job satisfaction and productivity.

When adopting a dog or any animal from the GSPCA we often ask how many hours potential owners may be at work.  Perhaps the question should actually be - are you able to take your dog to work?

Discussing the benefits of taking a dog to work might just result in a match with a dog we have in for homing.

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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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