13 is unlucky for some but in Guernsey there are 13 new Dog First Aiders

Submitted by Steve on 16:12, 24th Mar, 2014 | 0

Yesterday 13 new students were trained in Dog First Aid.

With thousands of dogs kept as pets around the Bailiwick, yesterday the GSPCA held the second session with 13 new dog first aiders who spent the morning learning their ABC for dogs to what to do if their dog had a seizure.

The group enjoyed not only learning about what to do, but also got a chance to meet Mickey a Basset Hound who is at the Shelter and made a very good model and let those taking part find the heart beat.

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Pepe is one of the older dogs in need of that forever home at the GSPCA in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 17:51, 21st Mar, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we always have many animals in need of new homes.

Often the dogs find homes very quickly as we have a list of those looking but sometimes the older dogs are harder to find that forever home.

One of these older chaps in need is Pepe. Pepe is a lovely little dog facing many challenges as he has limited eye sight; but he can see shadows and loves people and is a spritely little man.

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With only 11 days to go, please nominate a Charity, Staff Member or Volunteer for a national award

Submitted by Steve on 14:23, 20th Mar, 2014 | 0

With only 11 days left to nominate there a person or charity in Guernsey you think deserves a Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Award? 

24 hours 7 days a week staff and volunteers work to care for and rescue animals every day here in Guernsey and this is a way for them to receive national recognition.

The closing date is the 31st March 2014.

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Trio & Trouble 2 cats need your help with their operations at the GSPCA in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 13:42, 20th Mar, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA rehomes hundreds of cats every year and help thousands more.

Sadly many of the strays and those no longer being able to be cared for by their owners come in with health problems.

Currently we have two stunning cats in need of operations.

Trio who has gone through a number of medical treatments and a very difficult start to her 2 years of life has half a back right leg which needs operating on further.

She is one of the teams favourites but before we can rehome her we have to ensure she ready and healthy.

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Microchip training expand the GSPCA teams ability to chip animals in Guernsey thanks to Avid

Submitted by Steve on 18:58, 19th Mar, 2014 | 0

Yesterday the GSPCA team saw a flying visitor from Avid one of the microchip companies from the UK.

This was to train new staff for microchipping and to refresh those already with the skills to perform the implantation.

With only 40 to 45% of stray dogs and cats that arrive at the GSPCA being chipped, microchipping your pet gives them the best chance of being identified and returned to you quickly if they become lost or stolen.

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Guillemots take no time to get back to the wild in Guernsey thanks to the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:14, 19th Mar, 2014 | 0

Despite thousands of seabirds dying over the last 2 months the GSPCA can report on some good news that another 9 guillemots were successfully returned back to the wild last week.

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GSPCA Welfare Officer experiences animal cruelty and care with the RSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 09:17, 12th Mar, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA Welfare and Education Officer Sarah Creasey who joined the team at the end of 2013 has just got back from spending two weeks training with the RSPCA in South and West Wales.

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Some feathered friends are getting excited about their big day tomorrow

Submitted by Steve on 21:24, 11th Mar, 2014 | 0

Many of the team are very excited as tomorrow the GSPCA plans to release nine guillemots back to the wild.

Recent months have been awful for tens of thousands of seabirds who have lost their lives in the Channel.

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Guernsey has a second group full of Animal Care know how thanks to the GSPCA & WEA training course

Submitted by Steve on 10:56, 11th Mar, 2014 | 0

Last night at the GSPCA the second Animal Care and Welfare Course saw another 15 graduates.

The Monday night course that started back in January has taken 8 weeks and covered a wealth of topics in caring for animals and working with them.

Last night Sarah, Sue, Siriol, Carolyn, Marilyn, Michelle, Andrew, Simon, Craig, Lisa, Hannah, Zoe, Mandy and John had their last session which covered grooming and coat care.  We also recapped the 8 weeks and had a Q and A followed by a presentation of certificates.

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March Dog First Aid course fully booked but don't worry there are other training dates set

Submitted by Steve on 12:21, 10th Mar, 2014 | 0

Due to popular demand the GSPCA are looking to set additional animal first aid courses later in 2014.

With the dog first aid course on the 23rd March fully booked we are looking at setting additional dates both in May and July.

The dates for the first aid courses are:

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 23rd March 2014 - FULLY BOOKED

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

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

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