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On Monday the GSPCA once again attended the wonderful event that is the Lé Viaêr Marchi and what an evening it was.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “This years Lé Viaêr Marchi took place on Monday and it must having been the busiest we have ever seen.”
“The weather was ideal and the crowds flocked to the event which had so much to see and do.”
“A special thank you to Natalie, Katie, Jo and Dylan who helped us run the stall through the evening which raised nearly £600 which is incredible for the few hours it is.”
With the current hot weather our wildlife see many challenges and every day at the GSPCA we are rescuing animals suffering from the lack of food and water, as well as those sick and injured.
It makes such a difference to put out a bowl of water for our birds, hedgehogs and other wild animals that visit your garden.
The GSPCA is also aware that many of our ponds around the island which are homes to an array of wildlife will suffer due to the warm weather and lack of rain.
For those with ponds here are some helpful tips to protect it:
The hugely popular Viaër Marchi, hosted by National Trust of Guernsey on the first Monday in July, heralds the start of the Guernsey Summer season. Showcasing traditional Island crafts, favourite foods, music and dancing, this is a gathering enjoyed by generations of Islanders and return visitors since the 1970s.
As the sunny weather continues the GSPCA continues to receive calls and reports from the public from dogs locked in cars, dogs being walked on hot pavements, animals in direct sunlight, wildlife in need and we want to remind all pet owners of the real dangers to their pets and how you can help wildlife.
With the extreme warm weather and direct sunlight, dogs and other animals whether in cars or their pens are potentially in a situation where you could kill your pet if it is left, regardless of the situation.
On Wednesday GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne was joined at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews by 13 islanders attending a specially arranged GSPCA Dog First Aid training course.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Recently I was contacted by Megan who enquired about running a GSPCA Dog First Aid Course for a group of her friends as they weren’t able to attend the course we held in May.”
Full details of Dolphin Discovery Trail in this months Bailiwick Express Connect magazine online and all around Guernsey
The GSPCA and Autism Guernsey are delighted to announce thanks to our media partners Bailiwick Express this months edition of the Connect magazine has nine pages covering the Dolphin Discovery Trail including comprehensive maps of their location and details of many that have been involved in bringing this amazing trail around the island.
Today the first of a number of groups of Northern Trust staff came along to help out at the GSPCA.
Every year for over a decade each summer staff from Northern Trust have been helping the GSPCA in many ways which now numbers over 300 meaning more from Northen Trust have helped out than any other company.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The team at Northen Trust are truly incredible and today we welcomed the first group of 3 volunteers helping out at the GSPCA.”
Every year as the weather warms and summer arrives some parents think of rabbits as an a pet for their child.
This week is Rabbit Awareness Week and our Smallies team who look after the bunnies in our care have been sharing special messages as they do on what we call Smallies Sunday’ each week.
We have seen incredible numbers of rabbits needing help in recent years with more rabbits needing new homes than dogs or cats.
Earlier this month many of the GSPCA team and supporters took part in the Saffery Rotary Walk.
You can still sponsor the GSPCA team https://sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsorship/team/26792 or to sponsor Steve who is walking with the Guernsey Freemason team check out https://sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsorship/entry/1496717 no matter which it all helps 25 great causes including the GSPCA.