Blizzard conditions highlight concerns for tethered Guernsey cattle
Submitted by GSPCA on 13:13, 20th Mar, 2013 |
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Last week the GSPCA was inundated with calls of tethered cattle that were left out in the blizzard conditions.
Despite the awful weather, Shelter staff drove to many of the animals to check their condition and we reported our concerns to the owners.
With tethering of cattle being a legal practice within Guernsey the Shelter was unable to take any action other than passing our concerns to the owners of the animals.
The GSPCA have been discussing the new forthcoming animal welfare legislation with Commerce and Employment and currently there are no plans to stop tethering of cattle in Guernsey.
The GSPCA would like to see the 5 freedoms for all animals in Guernsey and as tethering of animals limits their ability to express natural behaviour it is a huge concern for animal welfare.
If you are concerned about tethering of cattle and would like to see change then the GSPCA would advise that you write your views to your local Deputy and the Commerce and Employment Department, as only with a change of law will this be addressed.
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To see the story of Jethou Bumblebee the grey seal pup please check out this short video from start to finish on how staff rescued him with a lot of help.
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The following are events planned for 2013
Every Tuesday during term time between 10.30am and 12pm at the GSPCA we have a coffee morning with bric-a-brac and pet supplies on sale. Please click here for more details
4th April - World Stray Day - more details to follow
Saturday 8th June 2013 Itex Walk Guernsey - We are pleased that for 2013 we are one of the nominated charities benefiting from this years walk. To register and find out more click here for more details.
June 2013 - Summer Fayre and Dog Show - more details to follow
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