BDMLR Marine Mammal Medic course on Saturday 3rd September 2016 - follow the link to book your place

Submitted by Steve on 09:11, 3rd Aug, 2016 | 0

Learn how to rescue Whales, Dolphins & Seals.

Train as a BDMLR Marine Mammal Medic on Saturday 3rd September 2016

Venue: GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St. Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD

Book your place today at www.bdmlr.org.uk  

BDMLR is a UK based marine animal rescue organisation.

They have over 3500 active Marine Mammal Medics around the UK and are the only such specialist organisation covering England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands.

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New hands on Animal Care Course at the GSPCA with WEA

Submitted by Steve on 11:11, 30th Jul, 2015 | 0

Once again the GSPCA have teamed up with the WEA to provide a course in animal care.

The new course is an 'Introduction to Animal Care and Welfare' and gives a taste of working in the many different departments at the GSPCA whilst learning about animal care, behaviour and a hands on experience.

The course is a 2 day workshop and for those taking part we would kindly ask that you have a basic knowledge in animal care.

The main topics covered and experienced will be:

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Dog owners learn to help save lives

Submitted by Steve on 00:27, 17th Mar, 2015 | 0

On Sunday the GSPCA welcomed 7 local dog owners and individuals interested in learning how to help save dogs lives.

The training session started at 9.30am where Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager talked to the group about basic first aid for dogs and what to do in the event of an emergency.

The sessions take around 2 hours and cover what to do from seizures to CPR.

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Third WEA GSPCA Animal Care Course Completed at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:08, 28th Nov, 2014 | 0

For the third time WEA teamed up with the GSPCA to provide a comprehensive course that not only provided essential information for pet care, but tackles the wider issues of wild animal welfare in Guernsey.

The course subjects included:

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New Cat First Aiders - Dog First Aid training this Sunday

Submitted by Steve on 16:19, 3rd Nov, 2014 | 0

Once again the GSPCA held a Cat First Aid Course to help feline owners in Guernsey.

With 300 cats killed on the roads and the Animal Shelter helping over a 1000 cats a year at the GSPCA we are always striving to help pet owners.

Yesterday was the last cat first aid course of 2014 but there is a dog first aid course this Sunday and dates set for further courses next year.

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GSPCA staff relit fire fighting skills thanks to G4S

Submitted by Steve on 09:43, 26th Sep, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we take safety of the staff, volunteers, visitors and animals very seriously.

With between 200 and 300 animals at the Shelter at any one time the team need to ensure how to act in any incident or accident.

All staff and volunteers are required to go through a comprehensive induction and read through a training booklet before they can help on site.

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Only 5 days to register - WEA & GSPCA team up again for the Animal Care & Welfare Course | From Tuesday 23rd September

Submitted by Steve on 11:45, 19th Sep, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA and WEA have teamed up once again to run an Animal Care and Welfare course at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

With limited places please book your place as soon as possible:

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Training | WEA & GSPCA team up again for the Animal Care & Welfare Course | Starts Tuesday 23rd September

Submitted by Steve on 16:06, 7th Jul, 2014 | 0

The GSPCA and WEA have teamed up once again to run an Animal Care and Welfare course at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

With limited places please book your place as soon as possible:

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Spaces still available at this Sundays Cat First Aid Course at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:25, 12th May, 2014 | 0

Due to popular demand at the GSPCA we are holding additional dog and cat first aid courses.

With the next cat first aid course this Sunday the 18th May.

The dates for the first aid courses are:

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 18th May 2014 - Ref - Cat 18/5

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 25th May 2014 - Ref - Dog 25/5 (only 2 spaces left)

Cat First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 6th July 2014 - Ref - Cat 6/7

Dog First Aid 9.30am - 11.45am Sunday 13th July 2014 - Ref - Dog 13/7

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A lovely evening at the GSPCA with the Guernsey Bereavement Service teaching Animal Professionals & Volunteers

Submitted by Steve on 21:18, 24th Apr, 2014 | 0

Last night with nearly 20 Animal Professionals and Volunteers, the first open training evening was held at the GSPCA in Pet Bereavement.

The GSPCA along with the Guernsey Bereavement Service worked together to hold an evening to help those in the animal industry last night.

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