ADVICE FOR HORSE OWNERS - Recent case of Strangles reported in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 14:57, 24th Apr, 2017 | 0

In Guernsey a case of Strangles has recently been identified and the GSPCA are asking all equine owners to take care to ensure their animals are kept safe and well.

Strangles is a commonly diagnosed infectious disease that affects all equidae worldwide.  Caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi.  

The disease is highly contagious and is spread by direct or indirect contact. It can affect any age, sex or breed of horse and remains a widely feared disease because of its debilitating effects and its potential economic impact on equestrian businesses.

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ADVICE FOR DOG OWNERS - With only a week until beach restrictions for dogs on beaches please take care due to palm oil sighted

Submitted by Steve on 14:29, 24th Apr, 2017 | 0

In recent years each winter dog owners are warned to keep pets away from any oily white substances they may find on local beaches. This month the same substance has been spotted once again on Channel Island beaches and the GSPCA are asking dog owners to take care when along the coast.

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Not the Easter Bunny, it's an Easter stray turkey - stray turkey rescued in St Martins on Easter Sunday

Submitted by Steve on 18:41, 21st Apr, 2017 | 0

After the BIGGEST ever GSPCA event on Easter Sunday a call came into our GSPCA emergency line not for what you would expect such as an Easter bunny but instead for a Christmas turkey.

A stray turkey had been spotted in St Martins and GSPCA Ambulance Warden had to rescue the bird while many around Guernsey enjoyed their Easter Eggs.

The bird is doing very well at the GSPCA and we are currently appealing for the owner to come forward.

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1960’s & Masquerade Ball at The Farmhouse Hotel with The Day Trippers Saturday 11th November in aid of GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 09:59, 20th Apr, 2017 | 0

1960’s & Masquerade Ball at The Farmhouse Hotel Saturday 11th November 2017 in aid of the GSPCA

£60 a ticket - Tables of 8, 10, 12

Bookings for smaller numbers on request

Drinks reception on arrival

HEADLINING - ‘The Day Trippers’

Other entertainment surprises

Supported by the Farmhouse with a fantastic local menu, The Day Trippers with amazing music & be amazed with a room decorated by Save the Date

Bookings please call 01481 257261

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Sign up your team & play in the Animal Mascot giant 5-a-side football at our Seafront Sunday 28th May

Submitted by Steve on 09:59, 20th Apr, 2017 | 0

Sunday 28th May Giant Animal Mascot 5-a-side football event at 2pm, would like to join in?

Once again we will be holding a Giant Animal Mascot event to entertain the crowds at our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday.

This is open to mascots and individuals prepared to dress as an animal and play a fun football game with a rather over sized ball.    

We are asking businesses, pubs, individuals or anyone as a team of 5 or an individual and we can make extra teams on the day.

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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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