Guernsey

At the GSPCA we are extremely busy and we are currently looking for new volunteers to join the team and recruiting new staff.

Tomorrow we have the second volunteer induction of 2022 and if you are interested in learning more just turn up at 630pm at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

If you can’t make it and would like to become a volunteer please download and return the following application form to [email protected] and we can arrange a remote induction

At the GSPCA we are extremely busy and we are calling any of our amazing volunteers with any time to help, those interested in helping and also recruiting for new team members.

We are currently advertising for additional staff members at the GSPCA.

We are looking for the following

The GSPCA in the last year has had the busiest year of cockerels and still have many lookijng for homes that arrived last year.

Many were reared as chicks and although the hens have found loving new homes the GSPCA has quite a few boys now in need.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said “Every year we help sick and injured cockerels but we have seen more than usual in the last year and have quite a few now in need of new homes.”

“If anyone can help find these or any of the animals in our care a new home please do get in touch.”

In May local tour guide Jean Bishop organised two events in aid of the GSPCA.

The events were called Water, Windows and Views which took place on the 25th May and the second was the Highways, Byways & Beaches A Walk in the West on the 31st May.

Jean said both were lovely events and raised a wonderful £60.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “A huge thanks to Jean Bishop who in May organised two walking events in aid of our work at the GSPCA.”

“She raised a fabulous £60 and from all of the team and animals a huge thanks.”

For the second year the fantastic team at Barras Car Centre on the 10^th July ran a tombola stall in aid of the GSPCA at the Motor Seafront Sunday.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “A massive thank you to the Barras Car Centre who ran a stall in aid of the GSPCA at the Motor Seafront Sunday.”

“They raised over £300 and they had a great day and from all the animals and team we can’t thank them enough and the organisors and supporters.”

The 2022 Charities Fete at Government House was held on the 25^th June.

The GSPCA along with 50+ organisations took parton what was a great day raising funds and promoting the work of lots of great causes. 

This prestigious event has grown in popularity over recent years, and attracts large numbers of visitors. 

There was entertainment, refreshments, lots do see, do and it was a lovely day.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Huge thanks to the Association of Guernsey Charities and all involved with the Government House Charities Fete.”

On Fathers Day last month GSPCA team member Tim Pellett attended the Guernsey Classic Vehicle Club LBG - 2022 Show.

Despite the showers a lovely event was held and over £100 raised and Tim got to speak to many of the visitors about our work and what we do.

Tim Pellett GSPCA Community and Training Officer said “On Fathers Day we attended the Guernsey Classic Vehicle Club LBG - 2022 Show at Saumarez Park which is always a great event and we have been attending for many years.”

“Even though the weather wasn’t the best there were lots of visitors and we raised over £100.”

 The 19th Torteval Scarecrow Festival will be held this weekend on Saturday 23^rd and Sunday 24^th  July 2022.

At the Torteval Parish Church you can walk the Scarecrow Trail (1½ hours approx) through some of Torteval’s delightful lanes.

Refreshments available throughout both days with licensed bar, entertainment and fete with various stalls.

This is the seventh year the GSPCA are taking part in this wonderful community event and we are hugely grateful to the McIntyre family for the kind use of their front garden.

At the GSPCA we really never know what we will need to rescue or help next.

On Wednesday evening when GSPCA team members Sarah Harrison and Steve Byrne were on duty a very poorly dehydrated and extremely flat bird arrived.

Sarah accepted the bird which had been found in the garden in St Peter Port and called Steve as she was unsure of the species.

When Steve saw the bird it was a first for him and the Shelter as it was a recently fledged young cuckoo.

On Sunday 15^th May a very unusual visitor was rescued in Sark and brought into the GSPCA.

The first ever Long Eared Owlet at only approximately two weeks of age was found with no nest or parents in sight on Sark.

Concerned for the welfare the finders of the baby owl took advice and shortly after were on route to get the bird to the GSPCA.

Wo months on and Elizabeth as she has been named was ready to be released back to the wild.