12 year old Tiger happy in his new home

Submitted by Steve on 15:35, 8th Oct, 2019 | 0

This Summer Tiger a 12 year old tabby cat found his forever home and we recently got a wonderful update on how he is settling into his new home.

His new owner said “Tiger is settling in beautifully!”

“As you can see from the attached photo he is very happy in his new bed, loves to have cuddles watching the t.v., and is having great fun playing with the child.”

Anna Paint Senior Animal care Assistant said “It is so lovely to see Tiger so happy in his new home.”

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From 1st October Dog & Horse Restrictions Lifted on Beaches in Guernsey for the next 6 months

Submitted by Steve on 14:15, 8th Oct, 2019 | 0

We are very lucky that most of Guernsey's beaches are dog friendly during the summer months.  However from last week on the 1st October the beaches where dogs are banned between 1st May and 30th September have the restrictions lifted and these are –

  • Fermain
  • Petit Bot
  • L'Erée
  • Vazon (Northern end)
  • Cobo
  • Port Soif
  • L'Ancresse
  • Pembroke

Dogs are not permitted on Lihou Island and Lihou causeway all year round.

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22 New Volunteers welcomed at the GSPCA last night

Submitted by Steve on 13:05, 8th Oct, 2019 | 0

Last night the GSPCA greeted a packed room of new and willing volunteers.

From 13 years and up there were 15 interested in helping volunteer in aid of their Duke of Edinburgh Award and 7 volunteers keen to help with our Charity Shop, with the animals, admin, reception, cake baking and fund raising.

This was our 11th Volunteer Induction of 2019 and takes the numbers inducted through these events this year to an amazing 133 new volunteers some which help every week and others that help occasionally.

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TONIGHT Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA 630pm Monday 7th October all welcome

Submitted by Steve on 09:44, 7th Oct, 2019 | 0

Tonight we hold our 11th Volunteer Induction of 2019 having inducted 111 volunteers through this years events.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We cannot achieve so much without the incredible volunteers and team we have here at the GSPCA.”

“We love to meet new volunteers and our next induction is tonight at 630pm.”

“You can come along no matter your age or interest and you can find out how you can get involved and help support and be involved with the work of the GSPCA.”

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GSPCA Honey on sale thanks to the Guernsey Beekeepers Association training apiary

Submitted by Steve on 13:55, 2nd Oct, 2019 | 0

This week GSPCA Honey has gone on sale at the GSPCA for £6 a jar.

On site at the GSPCA the Guernsey Beekeepers Association have a training apiary and have been on site with us since the 16th May 2017.

There are a number of hives and the Guernsey Beekeepers use the GSPCA for training their members and those interested and they hold a number of events at the GSPCA each year.

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Thank you to Grow Ltd and to InVideo - New video of thanks and advice to tortoise owners

Submitted by Steve on 10:59, 1st Oct, 2019 | 0

We recently said a thank you to Grow Ltd for some wonderful donations of fruit and veg and we have had even more through the month of September which the GSPCA and in particular the animals are extremely grateful for.

Invideo who help create promotional videos saw our online thanks and educational message about feeding the correct food types to tortoise and kindly made a video as a way of us to promote the message.

Below and featured on our social media you can see the wonderful video which we are very grateful for.

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Vacancies at the GSPCA - Full Time Animal Care Assistant primarily kennels, Weekend Ambulance Driver and Casual Post

Submitted by Steve on 11:34, 27th Sep, 2019 | 0

At the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews we have two permanent and a casual post which we are currently looking to recruit individuals with excellent customer and animal care skills.

Working for the GSPCA is a diverse and often challenging position with great rewards from the 3000 animals we help through the doors 24/7 each year to the community we serve here in Guernsey.

The posts currently advertised are –

Full Time Animal Care Assistant Post (with Animal Ambulance Collection Officer, Reception & Night duties) Post – Primarily Kennels

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An extra week for the GSPCA at the OSA Recruitment Pop Up Shop in Smith Street

Submitted by Steve on 11:04, 23rd Sep, 2019 | 0

The GSPCA has kindly been allowed to spend an extra week at the OSA Recruitment Pop Up Shop in Smith Street.

From 23rd to 28th September pop in for some great charity shop bargains raising funds for the many animals in our care at the GSPCA.

Open 9am – 5pm.

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Casual Vacancies at the GSPCA – Ambulance, Animal Care and Reception Cover needed at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 09:32, 18th Sep, 2019 | 0

The GSPCA are currently looking for additional casual staff members to help with our increasingly busy front desk, the animals, guided tours, cleaning and to continue to develop our charity shop area.

Casual positions help cover the 7 day a week work, especially on weekends and bank holidays when the GSPCA is often extremely busy and very much with cover for holidays or illness.

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First Guernsey Raiders Home Game and the GSPCA will be supporting them and Vikings this Saturday from 11am with our stall

Submitted by Steve on 07:49, 13th Sep, 2019 | 0

A temporary grandstand is in position and ready to go for Saturday’s rugby double header against Brighton on the Club Pitch (next to La Petite Ecole), Footes Lane.

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