Submitted by Steve on 12:48, 24th Mar, 2021 |
Yesterday was National Chinchilla Day and the GSPCA team wanted to share some great news.
Nicolle Morgan GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said “23rd March is the official day to show some love for chinchillas, and we are very happy to say our chinchilla, Pipo is officially reserved!!!!”
“After months of waiting through isolation and lockdown, he finally met his new mum today and she is smitten! Who wouldn't be?!”
“He will be greatly missed by our staff but we cannot wait to see him off to his forever home!”
Submitted by Steve on 11:50, 24th Mar, 2021 |
The GSPCA would like to say a huge thanks to volunteer Karen Brozka for making cards and selling them to raise funds for our animal welfare work and the many animals in our care during lockdown.
Karen said “Hope you are well and managing to get through this challenging time.”
“As Baxter (my goldie) and I have not been able to go out and rattle the tin for you lately, I decided to do a little fund raising.”
“Not much, £100, but hopefully this will help towards hedgehog meals or a few runs at food etc.”
Submitted by Steve on 12:46, 23rd Mar, 2021 |
Over the past months the GSPCA has been called out to or had brought in over sick, injured or deceased 300 pigeons.
On the 9th February the GSPCA confirmed Paramyxovirus in the wild pigeon population which has been killing hundreds of birds since the start of 2021.
In fact of the 300 birds that the GSPCA has rescued or had brough to the Shelter very sadly only 17 have survived.
Submitted by Steve on 17:28, 22nd Mar, 2021 |
Today is #InternationalSealDay and with our 3 seal pups at the GSPCA we really need your support.
Eating at least 20-30 fish each per day we are going through nearly 100 fish a day and we need your support.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Today is #InternationalSealDay and at the GSPCA we currently have 3 currently in our care.”
Submitted by Steve on 19:14, 17th Mar, 2021 |
Last night the GSPCA team were devastated as Ellie the grey seal pup passed away.
Found emaciated, with a number of ailments and injuries Ellie had been receiving treatment and around the clock care for the last 11 weeks but was struggling eating.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We are extremely saddened to have to let everyone know that Ellie the grey seal pup passed away last night.”
“Unlike the other seal pups she has really struggled eating and putting her weight despite around the clock care from the GSPCA team.”
Submitted by Steve on 15:18, 16th Mar, 2021 |
LADIES' CHARITY LUNCHEON in aid of GSPCA and Clic Sargent Saturday 17th April
ARE YOU READY FOR A FUN AFTERNOON AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THESE TWO WORTHY CHARITIES?
Elaine Lockett and Wendy Woodcock are delighted to announce a fundraising event that (Covid permitting) will take place on Saturday 17th April in the Harry Bound Room at Les Cotils from 12pm until 3pm.
The event is in aid of the GSPCA and Clic Sargent and is set to be a fantastic afternoon raising much needed funds during these difficult days.
Submitted by Steve on 14:21, 13th Mar, 2021 |
On Thursday the GSPCA were called out to rescue a very sick grey seal pup which we appealed for help to name her.
We are pleased to report although she is still very poorly we are doing all we can and we have decided to call her India.
We would like to thank everyone for their suggestions.
Submitted by Steve on 13:17, 11th Mar, 2021 |
This morning the GSPCA were called out to attend what was reported to be a poorly seal pup at Perelle.
The team were dispatched to find an approximately 12 week old grey seal pup.
Only a little under weight the main concerns was it being lethargic and very chesty.
The pup was collected by Head of Marine Mammals GSPCA Geoff George and is now safely at the GSPCA.
Submitted by Steve on 17:55, 9th Mar, 2021 |
Lockdown 2 has seen so many caring islanders supporting so many good causes and helping one another.
One of these wonderful individuals is Liz Quentin. Liz has made and sold an incredible 197 face masks in aid of the GSPCA to help raise funds towards our 24/7 work and care of the many animals at the GSPCA.
You might have seen Liz’s recent facebook thanks where she said “That’s 197 masks made and sold in the last 3 weeks, £659.80 raised less the costs of £77.00 so £582.80 donated to the GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA .”
“Thank you all for your purchases and donations.”
Submitted by Steve on 17:03, 9th Mar, 2021 |
As Guernsey has gone through 7 weeks of our second lockdown many incoming donations have been affected, not just financially.
At the GSPCA we are currently appealing for long shredded paper for the hedgehog bedding and with over 140 in our care we have a lot to look after.
Normally with offices working and many in the work place we would have a great supply but with most people working from home we have not had our normal supplies and we are in need of long (not cross) shredded paper.
