Submitted by Steve on 15:25, 1st Aug, 2019 |
Recently nearly 30 children from Forest Primary School visited the GSPCA for a guided tour and to learn about the animals at the Shelter.
GSPCA Training and Community Officer was on hand to greet the many children off the buses who then enjoyed seeing and learning about many of the animals with the team at the GSPCA.
Tim said “We had a wonderful time showing the children from Forest Primary School the GSPCA and many of the animals in our care.”
“From dogs in our care to some of the hedgehogs they all seemed to enjoy their visit and learnt a lot from the GSPCA team.”
Submitted by Steve on 16:30, 31st Jul, 2019 |
Earlier this month Les Beaucamps High School during their Animal Magic Activities Week had a wonderful students which held a cake sale to raise funds for the GSPCA.
From all the team we are hugely grateful for the amazing £68 they raised which will help the 100’s of animals in our care.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “A huge thanks to the students from Les Beaucamps High School who raised an amazing £68 during their Animal Magic Activities Week by having a cake sale.”
Submitted by Steve on 16:59, 30th Jul, 2019 |
The team at the GSPCA always love to meet and show those keen on helping animals and we are always incredibly humbled how wonderful those in their young years can be when it comes for caring for animals.
On the 20th June Tim Pellett GSPCA Community and Training Officer greeted pre-school boys and girls from Little Cottage Daycare who came bearing kind gifts for the animals.
Tim said “Last month I had the pleasure of greeting Little Cottage Daycare boys and girls last month.”
Submitted by Steve on 16:33, 30th Jul, 2019 |
On Thursday evening on the 9th July and Thursday afternoon on the 18th July the GSPCA greeted 10 new volunteers between the two occasions to the team.
The first session was run by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and the afternoon session by Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal Care Assistant which had 8 and 2 new volunteers respectively many of which have already started helping out caring for the animals and the work of the GSPCA.
Submitted by Steve on 16:58, 9th Jul, 2019 |
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 –
Submitted by Steve on 21:15, 8th Jul, 2019 |
Tuesday 9th July we hold our seventh volunteer induction evening of 2019 at 630pm.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “So far this year we have inducted 77 new volunteers through the induction evenings we have held during 2019 and many more inducted for various other placements and group days.”
"Last year through the volunteer inductions we greeted and trained 189 volunteers not to mention 100's more through other placements, voluntourists and groups."
Submitted by Steve on 12:51, 2nd Jul, 2019 |
On Tuesday 18th June St Martins Cubs had a very special visit and tour at the GSPCA.
On arrival they were greeted by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who multi tasked with the tour and the arrival of new animals in need.
The tour involved seeing behind the scenes meeting many of the 500 animals at the GSPCA from Nellie the bearded dragon to a very quiet quick glimpse of the seal pups from behind the one way glass.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager “It was lovely to show the St Martins Cubs around the GSPCA last month.”
Submitted by Steve on 12:11, 2nd Jul, 2019 |
A huge thanks from the GSPCA to our friends at Grow Ltd who recently donated a huge amount of strawberries.
The animals very much enjoyed them as a lovely treat, but you must take care as these lovely tasting fruits for some species need to be given very sparingly for various reasons for their health.
Your tortoise and strawberries
You should protect any strawberries growing in your garden, as they are a particular favourite of Mediterranean tortoises.
Submitted by Steve on 16:46, 28th Jun, 2019 |
Come see us on Saturday 20th July with 34 other local charities with a wide variety of stands - all on the front lawn of Government House.
There will be various activities and entertainment through the afternoon - plus food and refreshments.
Entry is free (car park is min. £2 donation to Guernsey Scouts)
This is all kindly being organised by the Association of Guernsey Charities with the kind permission of our Patron His Excellency The Lieutenant-Governor..
