Guernsey

It is customary for each intake of probationary student officers to arrange a charity event to raise money for a charity of their choosing. This is not compulsory but is embraced by most Student Officer Intakes as a way to go out into the community that they are preparing to ultimately Police.

Guernsey Police Student Officers Class 1 of 2014 have chosen the GSPCA as their charity of choice.

Their chosen event is a half island walk.  Anyone who wishes to join them for any part of the walk is more than welcome, and your furry friends are welcome too. 

The GSPCA would like to make a number of thanks for a wonderful week which has started Pet Adoption Month and also World Stray Animal Day on Friday 4th April.

From Monday to Thursday last week we were once again invited into the OSA Recruitment Pop Up Shop where we had all sorts on sale to raise funds for the Shelter as well as a number of animals looking for new homes.

The shop had an Easter theme and we had many visitors through the week.

Due to demand during the first and second week of the Easter term at the GSPCA we will be running a series of open days.

During the two weeks we will have bric-a-brac to new goods on sale as well as refreshments, including hot drinks.

All going on in the Event and Training Room.

We are also arranging guided tours at 10.45am, 2pm and 3.20pm on certain days.  We are asking for a minimum donation of £5 per person and £3 per child, or £15 for a family of four.  

On Monday after 6 weeks of intensive care a gannet that was rescued by Animal Collection Officer Geoff George covered in oil and very sick was released back to the wild.

John as he was named, was rescued from St Peter Port harbour and was in such bad condition on entry that without the expertise and care of the Shelter team he would certainly have died in the wild.

The GSPCA has had one of the busiest starts to any year with the wild weather which killed thousands of seabirds and injured many more.

On Friday the 4th April also know as World Stray Day the GSPCA will be in Market Bistro with a stall and selection of animals looking for new homes.

We are also pleased to announce that Market Bistro will be donating to the GSPCA to help animals for every coffee sold so please do pop in to support them and us.

Last week (Tuesday 25th) Sarah Creasey the GSPCA Education and Welfare Officer visited St Martins reception with Brodie, the Golden Retriever, and talked to them about what we do at the Shelter, how too look after your pets and the best way to meet a dog.

Education is a major part of the GSPCA’s work and something that we feel is vitally important to the future of animal welfare.

On Saturday 19th April, we are celebrating the Easter Weekend throughout the community with Island FM by asking all dog owners to come together and help raise money for Help a Guernsey Child and the GSPCA.

Through a brisk walk and some community spirit we will raise money for the charities.