Special guided tour shows off the GSPCA to visitors from the opposite side of the world - would you like to book a tour?

Submitted by Steve on 00:17, 24th Jun, 2016 | 0

On Thursday a group of 4 islanders with 3 visiting family members from Australia had a special guided tour of the GSPCA.

The group were shown behind the scenes and learnt from Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager about the rich history of the GSPCA and future plans.

From seeing baby birds being feed to young hedgehogs, holding tortoise to seeing Bonnie the seal pup and of course the highlight Olivia the turtle.

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GSPCA welcome Rick Hayman Managing Director from Medimark who visited and provided staff and volunteers training

Submitted by Steve on 23:54, 23rd Jun, 2016 | 0

Over the last two days the GSPCA welcomed Rick Hayman who is the Managing Director of Medimark Scientific Ltd who manufacture a number of products that are used world wide to clean in a variety of environments, especially vets and animal shelters.

Rick is a massive supporter of animal charities and has even volunteered on a Mission Rabies project which is a charity that vaccinates dogs in Africa and other parts of the developing world to help stop this deadly disease.

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A huge thank you to States Works for delivering fresh water for Olivia the loggerhead turtle today

Submitted by Steve on 23:28, 23rd Jun, 2016 | 0

Today the GSPCA undertook a full clean of Olivia's pool which we couldn't have done without the wonderful help from a vehicle and kind driver from States Works.

Olivia who has been in our care since the beginning of March has seen so many kind and thoughtful people help towards her care and while we await for her Cites documents to allow her to travel and fund raise for her care and flight we continue to feed and prepare her for the long journey.

Now she has been eating large amounts of mostly Waitrose Rohais squid she puts on weight each day and grows stronger.

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Bonnie the grey seal pup to be released back to the wild on Jethou on Friday

Submitted by Steve on 23:09, 23rd Jun, 2016 | 0

Bonnie the grey seal pup who was rescued on the 16th January has been through a long rehabilitation and she is currently have her last night at the GSPCA.

When rescued she was close to death being extremely thin and having a number of debilitating health conditions.

Bonnie was without doubt the thinnest seal pup we have ever rescued at only 14kgs when at the time she should have been around 40kg.

After a long period of treatment and care she is finally ready for the wild.

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Cake and volunteer appeal to help this Sunday with an Open Garden - L'Etiennerie Farm in aid of the GSPCA - Sunday 26th June

Submitted by Steve on 22:40, 23rd Jun, 2016 | 0

Could you make cakes to sell at an open Garden this weekend or even help? If you can make any cakes please do pop them into the GSPCA ideally by 5pm on Saturday please. If you can help please do let us know as we are looking for volunteers between 12pm and 5pm to man the car park and serve refreshments.

Join us for a walk around a stunning garden with amazing views on Sunday 26th June 2016 between 14:00 - 17:00.

This by kind permission of Tim and Eleanor Henderson.

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Hot drinks now on sale at the GSPCA Reception Shop open 9am - 5pm Monday - Saturday

Submitted by Steve on 22:18, 21st Jun, 2016 | 0

Today at the GSPCA the first hot coffee was sold to Helen Holmes one of the staff at the Animal Shelter as we launched our new hot drinks machine.

A selection of hot drinks are now on sale at the reception area of the GSPCA between 9am and 5pm Monday to Saturday, we are closed on Bank Holidays and Sundays.

Drinks include coffee, latte, mocha, cappuccino, tea and we will soon have hot soup varieties all for just £2 each.

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3 stray budgie found near Saumarez Park now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 21:40, 21st Jun, 2016 | 0

This evening three stray budgies were found near Saumarez Park which were kindly transported to the GSPCA by Leo Thomas founder of Sarnia Guinea Pig Rescue.

The two male and one female birds were found together and both males are in fairly good condition, with the female bird with a few small injuries but otherwise fine.

The birds have been named Major, Manuel and Sybil.

We have already had a number of stray canaries and budgies found this year and sadly many are never claimed and are either rehomed or cared for at the Animal Shelter.

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A huge thank you to GFF Flooring and Co-op Helping Hands - 2 fantastic local companies helping with new floors at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 20:01, 20th Jun, 2016 | 0

We are hugely grateful to GFF Flooring who donated and fitted flooring to our Hospital area last week.

Also a huge thanks to a Co-op Helping Hands grant which helped enable us to also fit last week a new floor in the ferret room.

Both floors were in desperate need due to the age and regular use they see 24/7.

With the lovely weather many of the animals went into outside cages and aviaries, while others went into other sections of the GSPCA so the work could be carried out.

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Thank you to all that helped and supported the Family Fun Day with the KGV, Guernsey Sports Commission and Generali Worldwide

Submitted by Steve on 17:58, 20th Jun, 2016 | 0

Thank you to all that helped and supported the Family Fun Day at the KGV with the Guernsey Sports Commission and Generali Worldwide on Saturday.

Guernsey Sports Commission and Generali Worldwide invited islanders to try a new sport and have fun at the KGV playing fields on June 18th which saw over a 1000 visitors.

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Happy Birthday Alysia McKane - another fun special birthday tour at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:15, 20th Jun, 2016 | 0

On Saturday afternoon the GSPCA welcomed another lucky young lady and her friends for a special birthday guided tour of the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

Alysia McKane who recently celebrated her birthday with her younger brother and 6 of her friends got to see behind the scenes at the GSPCA and find out about the work of the Animal Shelter.

Arriving at 4pm the tour took well over an hour visiting and meeting many of the animals in our care.

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