Guernsey

Last month on the 9^th May the GSPCA were not only very busy at the Shelter and around Guernsey rescuing animals, we were also out with two stalls.

One being headed up by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne in St Peter Port on Castle Emplacement and the other headed up by Michelle Champion at the Last Post.

Both stalls were incredibly busy and raised over £2500 between them and we must say a huge thanks to all that helped and supported such a great day of celebrations.

The GSPCA during hot weather often receive reports from concerned members of the public that have seen dogs locked in cars and with warm weather upon us we want to remind all pet owners of the real dangers to their pets

The GSPCA team have already been out to a number of vehicles with reports of dogs locked inside with little or no ventilation.

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

After months of care and 3 already released to the wild the 3 remaining seals are on the final stretch to the next part of their journey and life.

Having released Marty back in Jersey as well as Gully and Sealia on Jethou recently we now only have Hannah, Mambo and Andy left in our care.

Hannah and Mambo are doing incredibly well but need their final feeds of herring and mackerel and all donations of fresh fish or towards fish are hugely appreciated to fatten them up before their release very soon.

Today Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal Care Assistant went on air to talk to JKT on BBC Guernsey about a very special evening.

Earlier this year Beckie won the Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Employee of the Year from over 8500 nominations and across the British Isles.

To see the full story please visit www.gspca.org.gg/blog/over-8500-nominations-beckie-bailey-gspca-wins-petplan-and-adch-animal-charity-employee-year

Back on Wednesday the 17^th April the GSPCA celebrated our 134^th AGM.

The meeting was opened and all welcomed by GSPCA President and local Vet John Knight. John gave many of the highlights from 2016 and 2017 from the opening of the new animal welfare building to the many accolades that the GSPCA received. Many thanks were given and much praise was shared with so many that continue to help and support the incredible work that goes on 24/7.

The GSPCA are looking forward to the upcoming Eat, Drink and Be Local Seafront Sundays.

That’s right once again we are delighted to say that you will be able to see the GSPCA at each of the remaining Seafront Sundays this year.

We will have our fun stall with a full range of tombolas, games and GSPCA goods and we are very much looking forward being part of this fantastic event.

Michelle Champion GSPCA stall organisor said “We are really looking forward joining the Eat, Drink and Be Local Seafront Sundays.”

Charles arrived at the GSPCA at the end of April as his owner could no longer care for him.

Guinea pigs are thankfully found homes quite quickly from the GSPCA and last Monday Charles found a loving new home.

Lisa Le Poidevin new owner said last week “Charles has settled in quite well.” 

“He seems a bit nervous when it's cuddle time but with some hay or a treat around he relaxes again “

“I'm still just swapping my piggy Toffee's hay with his and they both seem happy enough with the new smells.”

Over the last week we have had three incredible teams volunteer at the GSPCA from Investec.

In all 13 staff have spent a combined 46 hours helping around the GSPCA in St Andrews.

The first group of 6 helped last Wednesday, a further 2 yesterday and we have had another 5 volunteering this morning.

Each group arrived at 9am and were greeted by GSPCA Community and Training Officer Tim Pellett.

After a quick introduction they very put straight to work, and work they did.

Last week 4 staff from Northern Trust helped out around the GSPCA.

On Monday 10^th July we had 4 of the amazing Northern Trust staff spend the day gardening and helping around the Shelter.

Throughout April and May this year, the Co-op supported the GSPCA seal pups by donating 5 per cent of profits made from the sale of pet food.

The amazing donation has been used to help rehabilitate and care for the 6 seal pups.

The £1,500 donated by the Society has already helped three rescued seal pups return to Channel Island waters and we continue to help feed the others currently in our care.