FIREWORK ADVICE from the GSPCA and calendar of displays - Please help us keep the animals of Guernsey safe

Submitted by Steve on 11:39, 19th Oct, 2017 | 0

Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate Guy Fawkes with a bang, we must put our safety and the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first.  Over the coming weeks if any schools would like a talk from the GSPCA in an effort to promote the Fire work code and advise people how to keep themselves and their animals safe please do get in touch.

Lorna Prince GSPCA Welfare Manager said "Fireworks this year are being sold between 27th October and 5th November."

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Feathered friends in need of homes at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 23:04, 18th Oct, 2017 | 0

At the GSPCA we currently have over 100 domestic birds in our care many of which are ready and looking for loving new homes.

Most are aviary birds and range from quail and finches to a large selection of parakeets.

With just one mixed outdoor aviary housing 60+ small finches and quail, another aviary with nearly 20 cockatiels and a selection of other birds indoors looking for good homes at the GSPCA we have a real selection needing loving new owners.

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Please support the GSPCA with Green Tokens at Guernsey Waitrose Stores this month

Submitted by Steve on 09:37, 4th Oct, 2017 | 0

Watch out for the GSPCA at Waitrose and support us with your green tokens this October.

Today is World Animal Day and this month we are also lucky enough to be nominated for the green token Community Matters box at the Waitrose stores in Admiral Park and the Rohais.

By placing a token in the Community Matters box at your local branch you’re helping your community and if you choose the slot for the GSPCA helping animals in Guernsey.

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

Submitted by Steve on 11:47, 30th Sep, 2017 | 0

We are very lucky that most of Guernsey's beaches are dog friendly during the summer months.  However from tomorrow 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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Last night the 4th & 5th Guernsey Vale Brownies came to visit the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:56, 22nd Sep, 2017 | 0

Last night just after 6pm a group of Brownies called the 4th & 5th Guernsey Vale Brownies arrived at the GSPCA to be shown around the Animal Shelter by GSPCA Volunteer Suzy Rose.

The Brownies were taken around the site and not only got to see many of the 550+ animals at the GSPCA, they were taught about our history and about many of the animals in our care and the challenges we face at the GSPCA 24/7.

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Nordben Life and Pension Insurance Co. Limited staff working extremely hard to help the GSPCA Memorial Garden & Grounds

Submitted by Steve on 12:24, 22nd Sep, 2017 | 0

Last Thursday a team of staff from Nordben Life and Pension Insurance Co. Limited gave up a day in the office to help out at the GSPCA and they certainly worked extremely hard helping the Shelter in St Andrews.

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6 New Volunteers are welcomed and join the team at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:50, 22nd Sep, 2017 | 0

Last night we held our 12th volunteer induction at the GSPCA and greeted  new volunteers keen to help at the GSPCA adding to the 134 inducted this year taking this years inducted volunteers to a total of 140 not including others that have helped from businesses, groups and other organisations.

The induction took place with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne talking to the group about who we are, what we do, the ways volunteers can help and an induction of how to help safely to all the new volunteers who were aged from 13 years upwards.  

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North Show fun and first GSPCA Battle of Flowers Float thanks to Jo Hardill, her friends and family – thanks to all involved

Submitted by Steve on 12:47, 21st Sep, 2017 | 0

Last month we took the GSPCA stall along to the North Show.  The North Show is one of the main events in Guernsey's summer calendar, and takes place in the wonderful rural setting of Saumarez Park.

The Guernsey North Show and Battle of Flowers is run by the Northern Agricultural and Horticultural Society and the GSPCA are very grateful to them for allowing us to come along.

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A‘parrotly’ not a stow away parakeet but a stray bird checking out the Crystal Symphony Cruise Liner

Submitted by Steve on 12:23, 21st Sep, 2017 | 0

Every year we help hundreds of stray animals find their way home but last month one feathered stray decided he wanted to take a holiday before being reunited with his owners.

Last month the GSPCA had a call from the harbour about a stray parakeet that had been found on the Crystal Symphony Cruise Ship that had flown on board while they were anchored at Guernsey.

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Voluntourists off the Crystal Cruises at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:00, 21st Sep, 2017 | 0

Last month the GSPCA welcomed two groups of Voluntourists from the Crystal Symphony.

On the 11th August Joni Lamm, Linda Drapeau, Sharon Summerhayer, Geoff Coman, Mary Brown and Gordan Porth were greeted by GSPCA staff member Beckie Smith and on 15th August Sally Vagias, Alan Freeman and Myra Freeman were greeted by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne.

The Voluntourists who were on their holidays from around the world when they arrived at the Shelter had a short induction and were then set to help the staff and care for the many animals at the GSPCA.

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