Guernsey Cows go to hospital to visit A&E - GSPCA called out to more cows on their adventures

From visiting the GSPCA to now A&E we seem to have very inquisitive cows here in Guernsey.

Also a few weeks ago a herd decided to pop by the GSPCA Animal Shelter.

On Saturday night the GSPCA Animal Ambulance Warden was called out to a stop our ambulance rarely visits.

Sarah Harrison GSPCA team member and ambulance warden said “On Saturday we had one of our more unusual calls at around 10pm.”

“It’s not everyday our warden gets a call from the Joint Emergency Control Centre to say there are cows at A&E.”

“I said I beg your pardon as I wasn’t expecting to hear that there were cows at Elizabeth Hospital.”

“I said I'd thought I'd seen it all and we had a quick giggle before getting onto how we were going to help the cows.”

“The JESCC team member asked how we were going to deal with the problem and I said I would inform them they were not at the vet, to which we both laughed and then said I would head out to help them and try and contact the farmer that might own them.”

“We couldn’t get hold of the farmer we though they might belong to so I headed out to help them.”

“When it comes to moving cows the more people there are to create a s wall the better, so my partner came with me.”

“Getting to the hospital the security had already alearted the ambulance of the problem, so we needed to get them moved on quickly.”

“On arriving there were two young Guernsey cows right outside A&E, thankfully a member of the farmers family had already arrived and there was a small group of willing volunteers to help.”

“We manged to explain to the cows they were in the wrong place and escorted back to a secure field and got them both back to safety with the rest of their herd.”

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We never know what we might be called out to at the GSPCA.”

“Once again we had another interesting call on the weekend, this time to 2 young Guernsey cows at A&E which was a first.”

“You expect to see animals at the vet or the vet at a farm but not two cows standing outside a hospital.”

“Thankfully they were both well and thanks to our team member Sarah and some kind volunteers they were returned to a secure field very quickly.”

“Thank you to everyone that helped keep the cows safe and get them back to a secure field.”

“In recent years we have seen a stray horse walk into the car park and even two goats walk on site to hand themselves in when they escaped their field and even a herd of cows handed themselves in recently.”

“Of all lost animals large farm animals and horses are always hugely concerning as not only can they cause damage through no fault of their own they can pose a real risk to drivers, pedestrians and of course to themselves.”

“This is something we have raised with he authorities and States Vets on a number of occasions as it would be wonderful to have a quick way to notify farm animal and horse owners quickly that animals are loose for their safety and the safety of those around them.”

“With any found animals or lose farm animals you can call our emergency line on 01481 257261 24/7.”

“We also have our lost and found advice page https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/lost-found-advice which you can report your pets missing online.”

“It is rare for us to have many farm animals in need of homes but we do have chickens and sometimes cockerels in need and to register your interest in adopting an animal from the GSPCA please go to https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=23 .” 

“If you are interested in becoming a volunteer warden or join the team in anyway please check out this link https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/could-you-become-dog-walker-gspca-or-animal-ambulance-volunteer-withoutus-withoutyou .”

“To care for the 1000’s of wild animals and many others in our care we really need your support, please donate by going to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)  , call 01481 257261 or by post please make cheques payable to 'GSPCA’ and send to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD.”

To see the last time a herds of cows handing themselves into the GSPCA please visit

https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/what-clever-guernsey-cows-stray-cows-hand-themselves-gspca

https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/today-some-guernsey-cows-popped-visit-gspca-team

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)

BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL

The GSPCA have the BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL in our 150 year history and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023 and 151 years in 2024

This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 into 151 years 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

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Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -

GSPCA May/June Half Term Guided Tour Friday 31st May 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-may-june-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

GSPCA May/June Half Term Guided Tour Saturday 1st June 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-may-june-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

GSPCA May/June Half Term Guided Tour Sunday 2nd June 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-may-june-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sunday 9^th June 2024 – Arts Seafront Sunday https://arts.gg/events/arts-sunday-2024/

Wednesday 12th June 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Sunday 16th June 2024 - Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show at Saumarez Park

Sunday 16th June 2024 - EDABL Seafront Sunday - https://www.edablgsy.org/

Sunday 14^th July 2024 – Motor Seafront Sunday - https://www.facebook.com/guernseymotorfestival

Saturday 20^th and Sunday 21^st July 2024 – Torteval Scarecrow Festival

Tuesday 23rd July 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Summer Tours – to be confirmed

Sunday 28^th July 2024 - EDABL Seafront Sunday - https://www.edablgsy.org/

Saturday 10^th August 2024 – South Show - https://www.facebook.com/p/The-South-Show-Guernsey-100063716101224/

Wednesday 14^th and Thursday 15^th August 2024 – West Show - https://thewestshow.com/

Wednesday 21^st and Thursday 22^nd August 2024 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/

Sunday 25th August 2024 - EDABL Seafront Sunday - https://www.edablgsy.org/

Tuesday 10th September 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6^th October 2024 - Skipton Swimarathon - https://www.swimarathon.org/

October Half Term Tours – to be confirmed

Tuesday 5th November 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12th November 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses

Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses

Christmas Tours – to be confirmed

February 2025 Tours – to be confirmed

Easter 2025 Tours – to be confirmed

2025 – Dolphin Parade

Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to please get in touch…………..