Second GSPCA Volunteer Induction Evening of 2017 welcomes 26 new volunteers

Submitted by Steve on 18:21, 8th Feb, 2017 | 0

Last night we held the second volunteer induction of 2017 at the GSPCA and saw a packed room of 26 new helpers keen to learn how they can get involved with us here at the Animal Shelter adding to the 21 inducted last month taking this years inducted volunteers to a total of 47.

The induction took place just after 6.30pm 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 26 new volunteers who were aged from 13 years upwards.

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Happy Birthday Flossie from all at the GSPCA we hope you enjoyed your special tour

Submitted by Steve on 13:41, 8th Feb, 2017 | 0

On Sunday the GSPCA helped celebrate a young ladies 8th birthday at the GSPCA.

GSPCA Animal Care Assistant Cathryn Tyrell welcomed Flossie along with a number of her family and friends for a special behind the scenes tour at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

Flossie and her friends all had a great day visiting the many animals and getting many special treats from stroking some of the friendly pet animals to gifts at the end of the tour.

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Hannah enjoying her Birthday party at the GSPCA and sponsors a pen as a surprise

Submitted by Steve on 08:27, 8th Feb, 2017 | 0

Last month the GSPCA helped celebrate a young ladies birthday at the GSPCA.

GSPCA Animal Care Assistant Cathryn Tyrell welcomed Hannah along with a number of her family and friends for a special behind the scenes tour at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

Hannah and her friends all had a great day visiting the many animals and getting many special treats from stroking some of the friendly pet animals to gifts at the end of the tour.

Cathryn Tyrell GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said "It was lovely meeting the birthday girl Hannah and her friends last month."

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Sami the seal pup improves daily but sadly Johnathan passes away after around the clock care

Submitted by Steve on 15:47, 1st Feb, 2017 | 0

The team at GSPCA although are pleased to report that Sami the grey seal pup continues to improve we sadly lost Johnathan earlier this week.

Both seal pups were rescued and transported to Guernsey by the wonderful volunteers in Jersey from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue with the very kind help from those at Blue Islands and both airport staff.

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The latest situation on avian influenza (bird flu) in the UK and advice on how to reduce the risks

Submitted by Steve on 18:16, 27th Jan, 2017 | 0

Here is the latest information released by the UK about Avian influenza (bird flu)

Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds. The H5N8 strain of the disease has been found in wild and farmed birds in the UK. A number of measures are in place to reduce the risk of the disease spreading.

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Only 4 days to vote the Specsavers Unsung Hero - please support our Geoff & over 20 years helping animals & the community

Submitted by Steve on 17:54, 27th Jan, 2017 | 0

For over 20 years Geoff George has been a massive part of the GSPCA and at the heart of much of the work we carry out 24/7.

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Sami and Jonathan the seal pups continue to improve at the GSPCA - please vote for their carer Geoff

Submitted by Steve on 22:09, 26th Jan, 2017 | 0

We are pleased to report that both Sami and Jonathan the grey seal pups continue to improve at the GSPCA.

Both seal pups were rescued and transported to Guernsey by the wonderful volunteers in Jersey from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue with the very kind help from those at Blue Islands and both airport staff.

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Frosty the egret released back to the wild

Submitted by Steve on 21:35, 26th Jan, 2017 | 0

The recent cold weather has challenged many wild animals and earlier this week an egret was rescued after being found exhausted at Fauxquets Valley.

The bird was named 'Frosty' due to all of the cold weather we have had recently and thankfully after a few days of care was strong enough to be released back to the wild yesterday.

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Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 28th May - how to get involved with biggest celebration of animals in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 20:19, 26th Jan, 2017 | 0

The 2017 Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday will be the sixth and takes on Sunday 28th May.

To keep up to date with the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday please keep an eye on http://gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday

On the 28th May 2017 10am to 4pm the GSPCA will be organising a day to celebrate the animals in Guernsey and all the wonderful work that is done to care for them.

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K+C Craft Year 7 students at St Sampsons High School support the GSPCA as part of the Channel Islands Student Business Challenge

Submitted by Steve on 00:08, 26th Jan, 2017 | 0

Today the GSPCA had two very special visitors from St Sampsons High School.

Kate Zierlinger and her friend Cerys Collins have a very special message they'd like to share.

Kate and Cerys said "Hi we are Kate and Cerys of K+C Crafts."

"We are Year 7 students at St Sampsons High School and are taking part in the Channel Islands Student Business Challenge."

"Our business idea is to sell a range of hand decorated pebbles with 30% of our profit being donated to the GSPCA."

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