GSPCA

Last Thursday we greeted 25 new volunteers who packed the Shelter in St Andrews.

The volunteer induction was given by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne which started just after 6.30pm.

The new volunteers  sat in an area with two snakes in need of a home and the group found out about the work of the GSPCA, how they could help and an induction on working safely.

A pack was handed to each and also a certificate of attendance and thanks.

Last Tuesday the GSPCA took a stall to the Careers Show 2016 for the fourth time and were overwhelmed by inquiries.

Although the Shelter rarely has vacancies the GSPCA are always looking for volunteers to help in a variety of areas and this was of a huge interest to many of the visitors at the Careers Show.

For many of the Year 9 students it is the first time they are able to help at the Shelter, as to become a volunteer with animals at the Shelter the minimum age is 14 years.

This meant that hoards of Year 9's swamped the GSPCA stand to find out how they could help.

Over a month on and Olivia the loggerhead turtle is now is a warm salt water pool at the GSPCA and doing very well.

As you can imagine heating the rooms and now the pool aren't cheap and we continue to appeal for any support with donations towards her care.

It's about to be that time again when the kids are off and many families and visitors are looking for things to do in Guernsey.

During the school breaks we run a series of guided tours at the GSPCA and we have planned them through 2016 with some special tours for the children.

It is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter in St Andrews and see the inside of the new build.

We are arranging the guided tours on a series of dates at 2pm.

Today is World Stray Day and at the GSPCA we help strays all year round here in Guernsey.

Just this weekend we've helped dogs to ferrets and there are many pets and farm animals that escape and need the help of the Animal Shelter.

With around 200 stray dogs and over 1000 strays helped every year by the GSPCA we face challenges on a daily basis reuniting them with their owners.

This month England, Scotland and Wales will be bringing in compulsory microchipping for dogs.

Last May an injured long haired black and white cat was rescued and brought into the GSPCA on the Liberation weekend.

Found near Castel Hospital we named the cat Jubilee who had an awful bite wound and eye injury which was not easiy cured.  He needed many months of care and vet treatment and as no owner came forward after some months when the 3 year old cat was healthy enough he was put up for rehoming.

He was very difficult to handle at first and with his injuries meaning regular treatments it took sometime before he would trust the team.

On Thursday we hold our fourth volunteer induction of 2016.

We are blessed with over 600 volunteers helping the GSPCA every year and on average over 90 every single week.

Here are full details on getting involved -

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles. 

On Sunday 17th April at 9.30am Creature Comforts Pet Store with Island FM are asking all dog owners to come together and help raise money for Guernsey Animal Aid and the GSPCA.

Island FM and Creature Comforts would like you and your dog to join them for a brisk walk……

The walk will start at Liberation Monument at 9.30am, walking along the sea front towards Bulwer Avenue then returning to town.

Goodie bags and water will be provided.

Last week Guernsey Gifts were in the OSA Recruitment Pop Up Shop.

They were stocking a wide range of locally inspired and created souvenirs, greetings cards, towels, t-shirts and more.

Whilst they were there they were helping raise funds for the many animals at the GSPCA.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We'd like to thank Carolyn Amer from Guernsey Gifts for the wonderful donation of £50 which she raised through the sale of her goods at the OSA Pop Up Shop in Smith Street."

Yesterday a number of the GSPCA team attended Le Foulon Chapel to remember Peter Francis Brehaut at his funeral service who sadly passed away on the 9th March 2016 at the age of 59 years.

Pete joined the GSPCA in July of 2015 and had been helping nearly 4 mornings each and every week for 8 months.  He was really appreciated by all of the team for his hard work and dedication.

Pete always enjoyed working with the ferrets the most and also enjoyed a nice sun rise when they occurred on his way into the Shelter.