Want to choose your own Guernsey grown Christmas tree? Soon on sale in a field in aid of the GSPCA - prices and details

Submitted by Steve on 11:30, 3rd Dec, 2016 | 0

On sale soon from the GSPCA we will have a small number of wonderful local Christmas trees that have been grown on island for the last 9 years.

On sale from £25 upwards all money raised will go towards replanting new trees for the future and the majority towards the GSPCA and helping animals in Guernsey.

They are blue spruces which is a top end tree which look fantastic and don't drop their needles.

Also being grown here in Guernsey mean they are as fresh as you can get.

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GSPCA Advent Calendar Day 3 - Christmas Hoodies & t-shirts on sale and make great Guernsey gifts

Submitted by Steve on 11:10, 3rd Dec, 2016 | 0

At the GSPCA we have a variety of products on sale to make a great Christmas gift.

We have a wide range of hoodies which some can be seen by popping along to the GSPCA or on our online store - http://gspca.org.gg/shop

To see the full range pop into the GSPCA reception 9am - 5pm Monday - Saturday or Sunday 11am - 4pm

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We have a lovely range of GSPCA tops from t-shirts to hoodies on sale at the GSPCA ideal for that animal fan."

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Jasper the parrot says 'I don't want to go to work' but he does need a new home in Guernsey - check out the video

Submitted by Steve on 22:57, 26th Nov, 2016 | 0

Jasper is an Amazon parrot in need of a new home at the GSPCA Animal Shelter.

The Shelter currently has dozens of pet birds in need of homes and Japser is one of the cheekiest.

Jasper can say a few things with his favourite phrase being 'I do't want to go to work!'.

Staff think he's a fantastic bird and we have potential homes interested but if you would like to know more please do get in touch.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said "Jasper is a really lovely bird and very chatty so needs a special home that doesn't mind all the noise and talking."

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Asterix the gannet is waiting for a weather break to be released

Submitted by Steve on 22:50, 26th Nov, 2016 | 0

On the 4th November a young gannet was rescued on Pembroke Beach weak and unable to fly.

The bird has been in the care of the GSPCA for just over 3 weeks and has gained in strength and was recently rung ready for release.

The bird which has been named Asterix started in our intensive care room for large seabirds and was them moved onto our rehabilitation pools where it has improved day by day and is now ready for the wild.

The GSPCA team are now looking at the weather for when a break is available to release Asterix back to the wild.

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A very sad day at the GSPCA as Poppy the seal pup after nearly 2 weeks of intensive care passes away in the early hours

Submitted by Steve on 20:54, 26th Nov, 2016 | 0

After nearly two weeks of intensive care we are extremely sad to say that Poppy the grey seal pup passed away in the early hours.

Found abandoned on a beach in Aldereny with no mum in site the team at the GSPCA have been caring for Poppy around the clock.

Poppy was the youngest seal pup to be cared for at the GSPCA and over the last two weeks staff have had her in isolation where only essential team members cared for her to ensure she was given the best chance.

Sadly despite treatments, vet and the intensive care Poppy was struggling to put on weight.

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Birthday celebration tours at the GSPCA - Happy Birthday Amelia and Ella from all at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 22:38, 25th Nov, 2016 | 0

Last Saturday the GSPCA helped celebrate two young ladies birthdays at the GSPCA.

GSPCA Animal Care Assistant Cathryn Tyrell welcomed both groups the first at 11am and the second after lunch.

Both groups had a fantastic turnout with Amelia having the first tour and room hire with her friends followed by Ella and her friends around who all had a great day visiting the many animals and getting many special treats from stroking the animals to gifts.

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9 New Dog First Aiders - Cat First Aid Course Tuesday 29th November places still available

Submitted by Steve on 22:03, 25th Nov, 2016 | 0

On Tuesday we welcomed 9 attendees to our GSPCA dog first aid course at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

Despite a cold, windy and wet evening the group spent the evening in the training room at the GSPCA with Manager Steve Byrne.

The attendees learnt a wide variety of ways to help dogs from those suffering with heat exhaustion to those choking.

Betty an English Bull Terrier who is looking for a home made an appearance and the group learnt how to find a heart beat.

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Thank you to all that supported & organised the Grammar School Christmas Fayre from all at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:48, 25th Nov, 2016 | 0

Last Saturday the Grammar School held their annual Christmas Fayre.

A team of volunteers from the GSPCA attended with a stall and we would like to thank them and all that attended for their fantastic support.

In just two hours between 2pm and 4pm Steve Byrne, Jo Fox and Joseph Fox managed to raise just over £194 through the games and goods on the GSPCA stall.

With loads of fun things to do, plenty of stalls and of course Santa in his grotto a fun time was had by all.

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Wonderful Round Table Christmas Fayre - thank you all involved

Submitted by Steve on 17:35, 25th Nov, 2016 | 0

On Sunday despite the awful weather a team of GSPCA volunteers headed to Beau Sejour to join the wonderful annual Round Table Christmas Fayre.

The team arrived and started to set up at 8am ready for the droves that arrived when the doors opened at 9.45am.

Helen Holmes, Jo Fox, Joseph Fox and Steve Byrne were kept very busy all day serving the many customers who shopped for their gifts off our stall, Christmas cards, teddies and playing the many games we took along.

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Update on Poppy the grey seal pup at the GSPCA - can you help donate to her care

Submitted by Steve on 17:04, 25th Nov, 2016 | 0

Last week an extremely young grey seal pup with no mum in site was rescued in Alderney.

Poppy as she has been called is responding well to treatment and has made it through the first 12 days at the GSPCA.

The are now clear signs of her losing her white coat and we continue to do all we can to ensure she survives.

The GSPCA working with local vets have been giving Poppy around the clock intensive care in a heated isolated seal room at the Shelter and we are pleased to say she is now receiving fish as well as other treatments.

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