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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Wonderful update from baby guinea pigs Choc Chip and Panda adopted from the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:14, 21st Dec, 2016 | 0

Last month two baby guinea pigs arrived at the GSPCA after a lady who was gifted a female guinea pig was found to be pregnant and asked for our help.

The two lovely little bundles of cuteness were named Choc Chip and Panda and after a short stay at the GSPCA were quickly found a loving new home.

Were have just been sent this message from the lovely new owner "You may remember us as Choc Chip and Panda the tiny baby guineas, but we have had a little name change to Billy and Clive."

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Guernsey Disability Alliance ED Karen Blanchford visits the GSPCA to give advice and exchange ideas

Submitted by Steve on 13:20, 20th Dec, 2016 | 0

Yesterday GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne welcomed Guernsey Disability Alliance ED Karen Blanchford to the Shelter in St Andrews.

The GSPCA are always looking at ways to improve the facilities at the Shelter and to improve the opportunities for the community as well as the animals needing our care and help.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "It was wonderful to meet and show Karen from GDA around yesterday and discuss ideas of how we can work together and benefit the community."

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Adopted kittens Jack and Luli (was Jill) all grown up living in Alderney 4 years on

Submitted by Steve on 12:12, 20th Dec, 2016 | 0

We were recently over joyed to get an update on Jack and Luli who was Jill, two cats that were adopted as kittens in the Summer of 2012.

Born at the Shelter from their mother Darwina a stray cat brought to the Shelter in the Spring of 2012 they were adopted and moved to live with Patti Bret in Alderney that Summer.

Anna Paint Senior Animal Care Assistant and head of the cattery said "We always love to get updates of the cats we have rehomed and hat a wonderful gift at Christmas to see how two of the kittens born at the Shelter are doing 4 years on."

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Specsavers join St Andrews Floral Group to help Spring the GSPCA into bloom

Submitted by Steve on 11:49, 20th Dec, 2016 | 0

Earlier this month a team of staff from Specsavers spent the day helping St Andrews Floral Group volunteers at the GSPCA.

Over the last few years we have received many groups from Specsavers helping at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews from animal care to maintenance.

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GSPCA Animal Advent Calendar Day 10 - Could you help us with a gift from our Amazon Wish List

Submitted by Steve on 01:01, 10th Dec, 2016 | 0

We would like to say a huge thank you to all that have helped donate this year through our Amazon Wish List and here is a way you can help us make the animals in our care have a fabulous Christmas.

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AVIAN FLU UPDATE & ADVICE FOR GUERNSEY

Submitted by Steve on 10:36, 8th Dec, 2016 | 0

With concerns over Avian Flu the Guernsey States Vet issued this statement -

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UK advice of Avian Flu in Europe - we are awaiting local advice for Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 15:08, 7th Dec, 2016 | 0

The UK have issued this advice to poultry owners - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-to-protect-poultry-against-avian-flu

At the GSPCA we are awaiting to hear on any local guidance from the Guernsey States Vet in the light of Avian Flu in Europe. 

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GSPCA Advent Calendar Day 7 - As the jackpot gets closer to a £1 million jackpot don't forget tickets are on sale at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:18, 7th Dec, 2016 | 0

The Christmas lottery jackpot is getting ever closer to a possible £1 million jackpot and do you have your tickets.

The GSPCA are once again selling the Christmas Lottery Tickets at our reception desk 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday and this year 11am to 4pm on Sundays.

Like last year the top prize increases with ticket sales and in 2015 we saw a £1.16M jackpot

With a second prize of ​£100,000​, third prize £25,000​ and Fourth prize made up of 10 prizes of £1,000 the 2016 draw will take place on Tuesday 20 December.

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