It is #InternationalSealDay please support our 6 seal by donating to their care and the Urgent Fish Appeal

Submitted by Steve on 10:57, 22nd Mar, 2019 | 0

Today is #InternationalSealDay and with our 6 seal pups at the GSPCA we really need your support.

We currently have an Urgent Fish appeal to help our seal pups for ideally mackerel or herring but any sea fish that has been caught in the last 3 months would be hugely appreciated.

Eating at least 20-30 fish each per day we are going through over 150 fish a day and with the recent rough weather many fishermen that support us have been unable to go out.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Today is #InternationalSealDay and at the GSPCA we have 6 currently in our care.”

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URGENT FISH APPEAL With the stormy weather we need your help for fish for the seal pups at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:59, 19th Mar, 2019 | 0

We are pleased to report that all six seal pups are doing well and improving daily.

In fact when there is a break in the weather we are hoping to release Marty the grey seal pup back in Jersey where he was rescued.

The weather however is playing havoc with the fresh fish we require for the seal pups and despite deliveries in bulk with the sustained bad weather we have had recently our stock is starting to run low.

The GSPCA is currently appealing for fish caught in the last 3 months, ideally herring or mackerel but any whole sea fish would be much appreciated.

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It’s Poultry Day could you help a duck, hen or cockerel in need at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:20, 19th Mar, 2019 | 0

Every year the GSPCA helps hundreds of stray, sick and injured poultry and we currently have 9 chickens, quail and quite a few ducks in our care and one resident.

The main resident is a bird call Major a very fine cockerel who arrived one day as a stray and despite asking around the area he either walked someway to the Shelter or could well have been dumped at the GSPCA.

Major is a very friendly cockerel and enjoys following the team around and is quite enjoying the daffodils which he can be seen walking around at this time of year.

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Happy Sparkle in her new home

Submitted by Steve on 16:27, 13th Mar, 2019 | 0

At the GSPCA we love to hear from those animals rehomed from the GSPCA and recently we had an update from Sparkle.

We often help animals from around the Channel Islands and Sparkle came from Sark,

Sparkle went to her new home last month and as you may see from the picture she is very happy.

Her new owners said “We promised to send an update on Sparkle, who we adopted just over two weeks ago.”

“We are pleased to say that she has settled in really well and is purring a lot.”

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Third GSPCA Volunteer Evening greets 9 new volunteers

Submitted by Steve on 16:37, 6th Mar, 2019 | 0

The GSPCA are delighted to announce the third volunteer induction of 2019 was another huge success with 9 new volunteers attending taken it to 47 volunteers inducted between the three evenings this year.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We had a fantastic night last night and inducted 9 new volunteers all wanting to help out at the GSPCA."

“That takes the total to 47 new volunteers through the induction evenings so far this year.”

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Next Volunteer Induction Tuesday 5th March 630pm

Submitted by Steve on 17:27, 3rd Mar, 2019 | 0

This Tuesday at 630pm is our 3rd volunteer induction evening of 2019.

Open to all our induction evenings are your way to get involved with our varied and diverse work helping animals and the community in Guernsey.

You need to be at least 13 years old to help at the Shelter.  If you are younger then you could still help.  If you talk to your parents or guardians they may help you with fund raising for the Animal Shelter.

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A huge thanks to Guernsey Bereavement Service helping train GSPCA team members

Submitted by Steve on 17:16, 3rd Mar, 2019 | 0

Last week the staff and volunteers at the GSPCA took part in training in Pet Bereavement thanks to the Guernsey Bereavement Service.

Sadly every day of the year staff and volunteers at the GSPCA help owners of pets that have died, whether recently or in the past and it is always hard to know if you are saying the right thing.

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Bingo night in aid of GSPCA & Clic Sargent at La Nouvelle Maraitaine Sunday 3rd March

Submitted by Steve on 17:02, 3rd Mar, 2019 | 0

Tonight is Sunday night Bingo

10 games of bingo, 2 flyers, bonus ball and a strip of raffle tickets, 6’s £16, 3’s £11.

Plus last man standing bingo and football cards during the interval, pop down and join in the fun.

Cafe open for hot food, drinks & snacks.

This is a charity bingo night in aid of the GSPCA and Clic Sargent taking place at La Nouvelle Maraitaine at 7pm.

For details call Mim Sarre on 07889 431888

 

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Celebrate #WorldWildlifeDay by supporting our Wildlife Hospital Appeal

Submitted by Steve on 16:54, 3rd Mar, 2019 | 0

Today is #WorldWildlifeDay and with over 2000 wild animals through the GSPCA doors every year we need your support with our proposed new Wildlife Hospital which recently received planning permission.

This much needed facility is planned to replace a number of old buildings some which date back to the 1940’s.

Last year the GSPCA launched a fundraising campaign for the facility and now the planning has been granted the fundraising for the facility is a major priority.

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Good Luck to the superstar Helen in her new role, all the GSPCA team will miss her in her full time role

Submitted by Steve on 15:44, 1st Mar, 2019 | 0

Yesterday was a very sad day for the team at the GSPCA as we said farewell to Helen Holmes in her role who is without doubt one of the most diverse staff members at the GSPCA.

Helen has worked at the GSPCA for over 12 years and although has the title of Admin Manager you would often see her helping on animal departments, carrying out home visits, covering reception, helping at events, hand rearing animals, running the vet list, helping owners with their cremations and so many other duties that helped so many animals, their owners and the team throughout the GSPCA.

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