WARNING HOT WEATHER - Animals in hot cars, hot glass houses and why you shouldn’t walk your dog on a hot day

Submitted by Steve on 14:56, 14th Jul, 2022 | 0

With hot weather the GSPCA the GSPCA has been extremely busy with calls and reports from the public from dogs locked in cars, dogs being walked on hot pavements, animals in direct sunlight and we want to remind all pet owners of the real dangers to their pets.

With the extreme warm weather and direct sunlight, dogs and other animals whether in cars or their pens are potentially in a situation where you could kill your pet if it is left, regardless of the situation.

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IMPORTANT - States Vets publish guidance on bird flu following two confirmed cases in Guernsey this weekend

Submitted by Steve on 14:35, 14th Jul, 2022 | 0

With continued cases of H5N1 avian influenza throughout the UK their Animal & Plant Department Agency have been sending out notifications of new cases in both wild and domestic birds and today the press release from the Guernsey States Vets of two confirmed cases the GSPCA want to ensure we all do what we can to help the birds of Guernsey and also our own health.

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Animal Welfare Sea Front Sunday 11th September 2022

Submitted by Steve on 16:28, 29th Jun, 2022 | 0

On the 11th September 2022 10am to 4pm the GSPCA will once again be organising a day to celebrate the animals in Guernsey and all the wonderful work that is done to care for them.

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Volunteers needed and Vacancies at the GSPCA especially for weekend hours

Submitted by Steve on 14:47, 29th Jun, 2022 | 0

At the GSPCA we are extremely busy and we are calling any of our amazing volunteers with any time to help, those interested in helping and also recruiting for new team members.

From helping with our busy ambulance service to walking dogs, our full cattery to our packed rabbit and small animal department, over 100 hedgehogs to over 30 reptiles, gardening to helping on reception.

All trained volunteers need to do is pop in and the team will have plenty for you to do and a huge thanks in advance.

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Found birds - 4 stray birds at the GSPCA rescued in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 16:12, 28th Jun, 2022 | 0

It currently seems very busy with stray pet birds and we currently have 4 that we are appealing for owners to come forward.

We have a green budgie found at Courtil Olliver, Castel now called Olliver on the 22nd June, the 23rd June another green budgie rescued on Rectory Hill now called Rupert, a canary found on the 8th June on Nocq Road we have called Tweetie and a Senegal parrot who does all sorts of tricks was rescued at Vazon which we have called him Vazon.

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See and support our Michelle raising funds for the GSPCA at Guernsey You Can Dance this Friday and Saturday

Submitted by Steve on 15:16, 28th Jun, 2022 | 0

This Friday 1st July at 7pm and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7pm you can see 12 dancers representing charities perform along with a Professional dance demonstration, wheelchairography and Retro demonstrations.

Evening performance tickets are £40 which includes a buffet and the afternoon performance £25 with a light afternoon tea buffet.

To book email [email protected] or [email protected]

Or text 07781123486

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Towels and Blanket Appeal at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:43, 28th Jun, 2022 | 0

With nearly 500 animals in our care we are extremely busy at the GSPCA and are appealing for blankets and especially towels to help to provide them with bedding, to help with handling and drying off.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We use hundreds of towels and blankets every day at the GSPCA and our 4 laundry machines are on around the clock."

"As towels and blankets are used they can get torn by the animals or for those used in isolation or quarantine areas may have to be disposed of for medical reasons."

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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS – this weekend we need your help at the GSPCA for walking dogs to answering the phone

Submitted by Steve on 10:36, 24th Jun, 2022 | 0

This weekend we are extremely busy at the GSPCA and we are calling any of our amazing volunteers with any time to help.

From helping with our busy ambulance service to walking dogs, our full cattery to our packed rabbit and small animal department, over 100 hedgehogs to over 30 reptiles, gardening to helping on reception.

All trained volunteers need to do is pop in and the team will have plenty for you to do and a huge thanks in advance.

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Huge thanks to Anaëlle 8 and Maëlie 10 yr old sisters cleaning beaches to raise funds for GSPCA & Southampton Children Hospital

Submitted by Steve on 16:32, 23rd Jun, 2022 | 0

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It is incredible the range of sponsored events people undertake to raise funds for our work at the GSPCA.”

“We have recently had the lovely story from Anaëlle and Maëlie who are just 8 and 10 years old.”

“We are incredibly grateful to both Anaëlle and Maëlie for undertaking such a kind act which not only raised an amazing £175 for the GSPCA, it will have helped save the lives of wildlife by removing rubbish from our coastline and helped the environment as a whole, all while making it a prettier place for us all to enjoy.”

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First Educational Guided Tour in over 2 years at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:08, 23rd Jun, 2022 | 0

On Monday the GSPCA opened its doors for the first time in over 2 years for an Educational Guided Tour.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager met nearly 30 Brownies and their leaders at 630pm on what was a lovely sunny evening.

The tour started in the hospital department where some of the Brownies got to feed some baby birds and finished in the cattery.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It was lovely to take around the first Educational Guided Tour for over 2 years on Monday.”

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