Guernsey

At the GSPCA we hold Volunteer Induction Evenings every 6 to 8 weeks but with the Summer upon us and many willing volunteers over 14 wanting to help at the Shelter and those under 14 able to help at the many fund raisers we are at we held an afternoon induction session yesterday where we greeted 11 new volunteers to the team.

We really couldn't achieve all of the fantastic work we carry out at the GSPCA without the wonderful volunteer team we have at the GSPCA and we really do appreciate each and every one.

With Summer upon us and the nice weather enabling the outside jobs to be done in the sun the GSPCA are always looking for help with the maintenance and grounds around the Animal Shelter.

Yesterday the team at the GSPCA were over joyed to welcome 10 staff from Northern Trust who gave their day to help the team at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews with all sorts of jobs that desperately needed doing.

On Friday the 11th July and Friday the 18th July the GSPCA had two fantastic happy endings.

The first starts on the 3rd May this year when an unwell hedgehog was brought into the GSPCA that had been out in the day.

With a few health issues on entry the female hedgehog named Brie gave birth to Edam, Feta and Babybell only days after arriving.

After weeks of care the mother and her babies which were found in St Peter Port were released very close to where they were found in a safe area.

Last week at the GSPCA we issued a warning on waste and rubbish injuring animals, especially those at sea.

On Sunday the GSPCA were called out to an injured gannet at Port Soif.

Emma Trousdale from the GSPCA responded in the ambulance to rescue a gannet that had a fish hook through her eye.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said "We rescue and help animals 24 hours a day 7 days a week, but the gannet rescued on Sunday must have been in a great deal of pain and it is hard to say how long the fish hook had been through the eye."

With another sunny week ahead of us the GSPCA want to ensure all pet owners take care of their animals.

The GSPCA during hot weather always receive reports from concerned members of the public that have seen dogs locked in cars and other animals in glass houses.

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.

All this week as part of the Carnival Week celebrations in St Peter Port the GSPCA are joining in to have some fun and raise funds for animals in Guernsey.

Situated just outside New Look the GSPCA stall has a selection of fun games to try your luck to win a prize.

From a Minion Tombola to Open the Door for a Bob the Builder, Coconut Shy for a teddy to Spin the Wheel and even a Spongebob Square Pants Tombola there are lots of fun games to join in and also help animals in Guernsey.

Yesterday staff from En-Route St Andrews Co-operative spent the day helping at the GSPCA.

With a peak in interest of students breaking up for the summer and asking to volunteer at the GSPCA we are holding an induction afternoon on Tuesday 22nd July at 2pm at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

To volunteer at the GSPCA you have to be at least 14 years of age. If you are under this age you can come along to learn about the work we do and also find out how you can raise funds and help at our many events.

At the GSPCA we are currently appealing for volunteers to help in a few specific roles.

Over the summer months we have many fund raisers coming up and we are at many of the major events.

Next week we have a fun games stall all week in Market Square from Monday 21st to Saturday 26th July and we would love it if we could find helpers and volunteers to give a hand.

Each day we are in St Peter Port between 9am and 4pm and if you can help please get in touch.

Lorna Prince the GSPCA Animal Welfare Manager is jumping out of a plane to raise funds to help animals in Guernsey.

Lorna Prince said "I am the Welfare Manager at the GSPCA and see how hard the Charity, it's volunteers and staff work to help wild and domestic animals in the Channel Islands."

"The GSPCA is supported wholly by donations and does not receive any State's funding."