UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a flock of turkeys at a farm in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire

Submitted by Steve on 10:27, 18th Jan, 2017 | 0

The UK gov.uk have issued this information -

'The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a flock of turkeys at a farm in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire.

This follows confirmation of the disease in a flock of turkeys on a nearby farm on 16 December 2016. There is unlikely to be a direct link to the previous case but a full investigation is under way to confirm this.

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Going Wild at the GSPCA - updates on the work at the Animal Shelter thanks to St Andrews Floral Group and others

Submitted by Steve on 09:20, 18th Jan, 2017 | 0

 

St Andrew's Floral Group are delighted that the major phase of their 'Going Wild at the GSPCA' Project is now nearing completion.

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First seal pup of 2017 rescued by BDMLR in Jersey now at the GSPCA with Sami the seal pup

Submitted by Steve on 15:07, 14th Jan, 2017 | 0

Yesterday the first Channel Island grey seal pup was rescued of 2017.

Found at Petit Pot in Jersey the young seal pup at only 18kgs so extremely thin with a number of injuries was rescued by the British Diver Marine Life Rescue volunteers and cared for overnight at New Era Vets in Jersey.

This morning the young seal pup was transported with BDMLR Marine Mammal Medic Caroline Stockhill to Guernsey and is now at the GSPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation unit in the seal intensive care room and is next to Sami the seal pup who was rescued in Jersey just after Christmas.

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NEW VACANCY - Charity Shop Supervisor & Receptionist Full and Part Time Post & Casual Animal Care Assistant Post at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:07, 14th Jan, 2017 | 0

The GSPCA are currently looking for a staff members to help with our increasingly busy front desk and develop our charity shop area.

 We are also looking for an additional casual animal care assistant to help meet the needs of the Shelter.

All roles are to help cover 7 days a week and especially on weekends and bank holidays when the GSPCA is often extremely busy.

We have a team of 20 staff and over 600 volunteers and without the whole team we couldn't help the 3000+ animals that come through the doors every year, care for the many boarders and achieve so much.

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Lucky cormorant survives fish hook through her system now back in the wild

Submitted by Steve on 21:37, 13th Jan, 2017 | 0

Last Sunday GSPCA Warden Suzy Rose was called out to a very poorly large seabird.

The bird was identified as a comorant and staff were concerned for its health due to line possibly attached to a hook inside the bird so it was taken to Isabelle Vets.

The bird was examined by Vet Ben Howitt who decided to x-ray the cormorant that the GSPCA staff has named 'Lady in Black'.

The x-ray clearly showed a hook inside Lady in Black and so the bird needed 5 days worth of care and a little luck to help her back to the wild.

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Extra Night Set - Swede Dreamz Tribute Band present an evening of ABBA - A Ball in aid of the GSPCA Saturday 27th May

Submitted by Steve on 16:47, 12th Jan, 2017 | 0

Due to HUGE DEMAND and sell out as soon as it went live we can confirm a second night of the Swede Dreamz Tribute Band present an evening of ABBA Ball in aid of the GSPCA Saturday 27th May at the Duke of Richmond Hotel

Two course meal, raffle and auction.

Tables of 10 and smaller parties welcome.

Fancy dress 70s style encouraged.

£48 per person Contact Corinne to reserve your place.

Please contact Corinne on 07911-720469 or Email: [email protected] to reserve your place(s)

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Advice for pets and wildlife from the GSPCA with possible snow due in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 16:07, 11th Jan, 2017 | 0

With cold weather on the way the GSPCA want pet owners to consider all the animals of Guernsey.

During a cold snap the GSPCA are on full alert, ready to deal with a variety of animals affected by the low temperatures.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "With the coming cold snap and possible snow on its way, at the GSPCA we want to ensure pets and other animals kept and live outside are safe and have all they need."

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2017 Starts with 21 New Volunteers joining the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:15, 9th Jan, 2017 | 0

On Thursday we held the first volunteer induction of 2017 at the GSPCA and saw a packed room of 21 new helpers keen to learn how they can get involved with us here at the Animal Shelter.

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.

GSPCA staff member Gilly McClean was also there to help and chat to the group of new volunteers aged from 13 years upwards.

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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone Extended in the UK and advice in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 17:10, 5th Jan, 2017 | 0

Just over a month ago the States Vet issued advice regarding Avian Flu precautions in Guernsey.

Yesterday the following information was initiated by Animal and Plant Health Agency APHA in the UK.

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Craft Stash Sale at Iris and Dora Saturday 14th January 11am to 4pm

Submitted by Steve on 12:06, 3rd Jan, 2017 | 0

Something to look forward to in the new year.

Start a new hobby or simply add to your existing craft stash!

Sale of new, nearly new and pre-loved craft items at silly prices.

Brand new scrapbook albums, card and patterned paper galore, tools, embellishments, brads, rubber stamps, buttons, stickers, yarns, fabrics and more.

Tea, coffee, cake and chat.

A great antidote to the post-Christmas blues – watch this space for more info https://www.facebook.com/events/982081435231602/

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