Thank you all involved with Regency Beddings EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA with Island FM and so many others

Submitted by Steve on 11:15, 18th Apr, 2017 | 0

From the GSPCA we would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to all involved and supported an amazing Easter Event on Sunday.

The event was all thanks to Island FM who teamed up with Regency Bedding and created an exciting event and fundraiser to introduce Primary School Children to a fun afternoon of Taster Sessions of Alternative Sports and Activities with Outdoor Guernsey at Rue Maingy Activity Centre.

The Sporting activities included Archery, the Indoor Climbing Wall and High Ropes.

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On her hols but RSPCA Chief Inspector visits the GSPCA to see an old friend and have a guided tour

Submitted by Steve on 16:49, 14th Apr, 2017 | 0

Yesterday the team at the GSPCA welcomed Heidi Chambers and her family for a guided tour at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

RSPCA Chief Inspector Heidi Chambers is in Guernsey visiting family and has known the GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne for many years as they were colleagues when he worked for the RSPCA in the UK.

Steve gave Heidi and her family a behind the scenes tour of the GSPCA and explained the 24/7 work carried out here in Guernsey helping animals and the community.

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GSPCA train the trainers and kennel staff gain new skills - APDT training classes at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 20:37, 13th Apr, 2017 | 0

Earlier this year GSPCA staff Seb Goman and Teresa Mourant spent over 6 weeks volunteering to train to complete their Level 1 as a Puppy Assistant at the Animal Shelter.

To complete their level 1 they had to -

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AVIAN FLU UPDATE - Removal of housing requirement in Higher Risk Areas from 13 April from Defra in the UK

Submitted by Steve on 19:34, 13th Apr, 2017 | 0

The GSPCA would like to pass on an update in Guernsey from the UK authorities about Avian Flu who today have relaxed restrictions due to the mild spring for poultry and bird keepers.

Below is an update in the UK from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) -

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Geoff George Finalist in the 2017 Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards

Submitted by Steve on 15:44, 13th Apr, 2017 | 0

Petplan and the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) have joined forces for the fifth year of the Animal Charity Awards. The awards celebrate the outstanding work of staff and volunteers in animal charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.

The team at the GSPCA are overjoyed to report that Geoff George GSPCA Animal Collection Officer from nearly 5000 nominations is one of three finalists for the Animal Charity Employee of the Year.

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Two fantastic work experience Charles Allen and Bethany Shackcloth from Les Beaucamps enjoy their week at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 21:20, 12th Apr, 2017 | 0

Last month a young man and a young lady interested in an animal care career spent a week experiencing work and helping out at the GSPCA.

Charles Allen and Bethany Shackcloth from Les Beaucamps High spent a four long shifts working with the team at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

Where as many of their fellow students were carrying out work experience 9am to 5pm, Charles and Bethany although only worked a 4 day week their shifts were much longer being from 8am in the morning until 6pm at night as the staff at the GSPCA have to work long days to care for the animals.

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GSPCA ask please keep your pets safe this Easter - chocolate can kill your beloved pet

Submitted by Steve on 21:04, 12th Apr, 2017 | 0

Be aware this weekend you could be putting your pet at risk at Easter if you feed your pet chocolate intended for people or they manage to find those carefully hidden from the children.

Across the Bailiwick we are all stocking up Easter eggs and chocolate as gifts for family and loved ones, but the GSPCA has an important message for pet owners.

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15 new volunteers join and welcomed to the GSPCA team last week

Submitted by Steve on 08:28, 12th Apr, 2017 | 0

Last week we held our fourth volunteer induction of 2017 at the GSPCA and saw another packed room of 15 new helpers keen to learn how they can get involved with us here at the Animal Shelter adding to the 62 inducted this year taking this years inducted volunteers to a total of 77 not including others that have helped from businesses, groups and other organisations.

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From today - Easter Guided Tour at the GSPCA and see behind the scenes - 12-19 April - book your place as they are going fast

Submitted by Steve on 07:43, 12th Apr, 2017 | 0

During the school breaks we run a series of guided tours at the GSPCA and we have now planned for 2017 with some special tours for the children. You can also book a tour for a special event or birthday. 

This is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter in St Andrews and see the work being carried out for the new build.

We are arranging the guided tours on a series of dates at 2pm with the next being held during the Easter break and starting today.

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Thank you to the young men selling paper planes to help animals in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 22:44, 11th Apr, 2017 | 0

Last week two young lads came to visit the GSPCA.

The reason for the visit was that they had raised £16.40 to help the animals at the GSPCA.

The two young men had a ‘paper sale’ and sold paper planes, paper crackers, paper dogs and fortune tellers for the GSPCA.

They were selling them for 10p each which meant a lot of work to help raise the £16.40 in one afternoon.

A huge thank you to Toby (5) and Oliver (8) who came in with the donation and also to their friends Harry (9) and Jimmy (8) who all go to Vale Primary School.

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