States of Guernsey recently reported on their facebook page ‘We've received a report that palm oil has washed up at Pembroke.
If you notice any grey, cream or white fatty substances, please do not remove the substance, but report it to Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services by emailing [email protected] or calling 01481 227000.
Dog owners should be particularly on the lookout and keep their pets away from the substance if they see it, as this can make dogs very ill if ingested.’
The GSPCA is warning dog owners of the possible presence of a waxy substance along our coast line which could well be Palm Oil.
We have been informed of a sighting at Pembroke.
The public is advised not to remove the palm oil but to report it to Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services by emailing [email protected] or calling 01481 227000.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have had a report of a white oily substance being seen at Pembroke and we are asking all dog owners to be vigilant.”
“Many of us enjoy the many beaches open to dogs during the winter months but this waxy substance can be life threatening if eaten by your pet.”
“Palm oil which is a white oily looking substance if ingested can kill a dog so please keep a very close eye on them when along the coast.”
“The main problems are vomiting and diarrhoea and these can lead to dehydration, particularly in young or small dogs.”
“We would suggest anyone with a dog that has eaten palm oil contact their vet immediately for advice, particularly if the dog is already unwell.”
“There is no specific treatment but the dog may need medication to control vomiting and intravenous fluid to treat or prevent dehydration.”
“The main thing we can do as dog owners is to prevent exposure.”
“For those wanting to learn about dog first aid we do run courses and the next will be on our founding day which is next week on the 14th February when we celebrate 150 years and you can find out more by going to http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses .”
“All this month we celebrate this milestone with our GSPCA Purple Month and to get involved and find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .”
For contact details of all the vets in Guernsey please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/links
If you would like to attend a Dog First Aid with the GSPCA then for details please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses.
To see details of the beach restrictions please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/dog-horse-restriction-beaches-guernsey
The dates for the first aid courses are:
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 14th February 2023 - Ref - Dog 14/2
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 15th February 2023 - Ref - Cat 15/2
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 8th November 2023 - Ref - Dog 8/11
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 15th November 2023 - Ref - Cat 15/11
All first aid courses are a minimum £25 donation and you must book your place by 5pm before the course.
Within the sessions you get the chance to learn about what to do if you were faced with an emergency situation with your dog or cat. All participants receive handouts, a few goodies and a certificate.
To book your place call 01481 257261 or pay via the paypal link below using the reference code so we are aware which you would like to attend - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
To see more training course information please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Donate
Donate by calling 01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023
In February the GSPCA launch GSPCA Purple Month where we kick off our 150 year celebrations and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years
Sponsored Event
Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
Wish List
Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal
To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal
To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf
Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
Legacies & Bequests
By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future. After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.
A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding
Gift Aid on Donations over £500
To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0
2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief
To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0
Become a sponsor and GSPCA member
Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
To become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf
Share our posts and follow us on social media
Many of you will have seen us on social media and your support liking and sharing our posts is really appreciated, and to visit our social media pages please go to
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA
Twitter https://twitter.com/GSPCA
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gspca-guernsey-965b0751/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gspca_guernsey/
Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter
To subscribe to our supporters newsletter and find out about upcoming events and news please go to https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9324335c87c8b3ec9f0016f2a&id=e61c951a08
Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261
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Reception & Shop area
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Collecting/Dropping Off Boarding Dogs & Cats
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Viewing animals for adoption
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Emergencies Call 257261 or the Shelter is manned 24/7
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GSPCA Charity Shop in Smith Street
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Monday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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8am - 530pm
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Wednesday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Thursday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Friday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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Sunday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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Bank Holiday’s
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**Possibly 11am – 4pm**
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Closed unless advertised
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Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -
1st – 28th February – GSPCA Purple Month – a time to celebrate the GSPCA 150 years – Are you supporting the GSPCA next year when we celebrate our 150th year? Here are a few ways you could get involved | GSPCA Guernsey
February is also Responsible Animal Guardian Month
Founding Day of the GSPCA Tuesday 14th February 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course
Wednesday 15th February 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course
Wednesday 22nd February 2023 – National Wildlife Day
Thursday 23rd February - International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
Wednesday 29th March 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
March 2023 – Adopt a Rescue Guinea Pig Month
Friday 3rd March 2023 - World Wildlife Day
18th – 19th March 2023 GSPCA have a stall with Guernsey Arts and Guernsey Museums for “Guernsey’s Wild Escape”, part of the Art Fund UK wide initiative “The Wild Escape”
Wednesday 22nd March - International Day of the Seal
Thursday 23rd March 2023 – National Puppy Day
April 2023 – Easter Virtual Pet Show
Sunday 2nd April – National Ferret Day
Tuesday 4th April 2023 – World Rat Day
Tuesday 25th April 2023 – World Penguin Day
April 2022 Autism Guernsey and GSPCA Puffin Parade Launch – Date to be Confirmed https://puffinparade.org.gg/
April 2023 – AGM – Date to be Confirmed
May 2023 - International Respect for Chickens Month
7th May 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday
Friday 12th May to Friday 19th May GSPCA 150th Year Cupcake Week
Sunday 21st May 2023 150th Year Celebrations & Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday
Tuesday 23rd May 2023 International Turtle Day
Tuesday 30th May – International Hug Your Cat Day
Wednesday 31st May 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
June 2023 – National Microchipping Month
June 2023 – 150th Year Sponsored Dog Walk – Date to be Confirmed
4th June 2023 Arts Seafront Sunday
10th June 2023 Saffrey Rotary Walk https://safferyrotarywalk.org.gg/
Summer 2023 – Summer Sunday Family Lunch
Wednesday 14th June 2023 – World Sea Turtle Day
Sunday 25th June 2023 – Guernsey Charities Fete
25th June 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday
Friday 23rd June 2023 - Take Your Dog To Work Day
June 26th to July 3rd 2023 – National Rabbit Week
Wednesday 12th July 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
Sunday 16th July 2023 – World Snake Day
6th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday
13th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday
Monday 14th August 2023 – World Lizard Day
August 2023 – West Show
August 2023 – North Show
September 2023 - World Animal Remembrance Month
GSPCA 150th Year Ball – Date to be Confirmed
24th September 2023 St Johns Ambulance Seafront Sunday
Wednesday 13th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
October 2023 - World Animal Month
Wednesday 4th October 2023 - World Animal Day
Wednesday 25th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
Wednesday 8th November 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course
Wednesday 15th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course
Wednesday 22nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
Monday 4th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day
Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to celebrate our 150 years please get in touch…………..
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