The GSPCA has announced the winners of competitions from their Virtual Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday.
"During April we run our Share the Rainbow & Pets Drawing competition and what amazing entries we had and so many."
"Organised by GSPCA staff Emma Topley and judged by Beckie Bailey it was extremely difficult to judge all of the fantastic drawings."
The results
5 years and under
Winner: Daisy Pattimore
Runner Up: Amelia Inchley
6 – 11 years old
Winner: Abigail Dowington
Runner Up: Ines Rocha
12 to 17 years old
Winner: Steve Austin
Runner Up: Georgia Bynam
And for those a little older 18 and over so we can all get involved
Winner: Lyndsey Dowington
Runner Up: Gina Bynam
Emma Topley GSPCA Staff Member and event organiser said, “Thank you so much to all that entered our Share the Rainbow & Pets Drawing competition.”
“We had an incredible amount of entries and so many very kind donations towards our work at the GSPCA.”
Beckie Bailey GSPCA Staff Member and Judge said, “It was so difficult to judge all of the entries in the Share the Rainbow & Pets Drawing competition.”
“There were so many talented people in each of the age groups but we got there in the end. Thank you to all that supported our event.”
The GSCPA also ran for the first time a Virtual Petshow.
"What an incredible response we have had with the Virtual Petshow with over 500 entries."
"A huge thank you to all that have supported this fun, virtual event it is hugely appreciated."
Lorna Chadwick GSPCA Welfare Officer and Event Organisor said “Goodness me that took a while to judge; all of the photographs were brilliant!”
“We will post all of the entries over the next few days so everyone can see what a difficult job it has been for our two young judges.”
“Until then we are pleased to announce the winners of our Virtual Pet show and share their photographs.”
“Thank you to everyone who got involved. CONGRATULATIONS to the winners, rosettes and certificates are on their way, but also to everyone who shared pictures of their gorgeous pets.”
Happiest Pet
Winner: Roxy Radford
2nd place: Bob Ingham
3rd place: Nala Lacheur
Family selfie
Winner: Beau de Kooker
2nd place: Kyga Lancaster
3rd place: Teddy Rouget
Animals in action
Winner: Piper Wegerer
2nd place: Moose Slane
3rd place: Ziggy Adams
Sleeping pets
Winner: Irie Bisson
2nd place: Dexter Townsend
3rd place: Abby Campbell
Magazine cover model
Winner: Azul Ridgewell
2nd place: Ned Burgoine
3rd place: Hoppo Mooore
Red carpet reptiles
Winner: Rocco Lacheur
2nd place: Janet Unitt tortoises
3rd place: Ginny Spearing
Pet most like its owner
Winner: Lulu Fedorenko
2nd place: Barley Wegerer
3rd place: Bailey Harrison
Pets in lockdown
Winner: Mr V Coco and Lily Hart
2nd place: Willow Bisson
3rd place: Tinkerbell Dowinton
Wildlife
Winner: Joni de Kooker Bee
2nd place: Jo Morgan snail friends
3rd place: Sheila Brown Red admiral and bees
Gone but not forgotten
Winner: Lucy Shires
2nd place: Roxy Painte
3rd place: Snoopy Corbet
To see the winning entries please visit https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA/posts/3046180918794264?notif_id=1590945840680882¬if_t=page_share&ref=notif
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “What an amazing response we have had for our first ever Virtual Petshow.”
“We have all been saddened that we couldn’t hold our 9th Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday this weekend but the many entries certainly brought a smile to the whole team seeing all of the amazing entries.”
“To carry on the Virtual fun this June we are asking everyone to #PetorateToCelebrate.”
Steve also said “A huge thanks to Emma, Beckie and of course everyone that got involved with our Share the Rainbow & Pets Drawing competition, so many truly amazing entries.”
“We have all been saddened that we couldn’t hold our 9th Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday this weekend and like with the Virtual Petshow the many entries in this competition certainly brought a smile to the whole team seeing all of the amazing entries.”
“To carry on the Virtual fun this June we are asking everyone to #PetorateToCelebrate.”
“Decorating for home, car, garden or workplace with your cuddly toys, animal ornaments, drawings, scarecrows to show your support to Animal Charities across the UK, Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.”
“To find out more please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/petoratetocelebrate.”
“During these difficult days we really need your support and to donate to our #GSPCACoronavirusCrisisAppeal please go to https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal.”
Pictured top: A collage of winning photos and drawings from the competitions.