If you see kittens at Icart Point please let the GSPCA know
Submitted by GSPCA on 11:25, 10th Jul, 2013 |
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This week we have received a young kitten that was rescued out at Icart Point.
The GSPCA are concerned that there may be others and if you are out in the area and come across any please get in touch with the Shelter.
Tiger as he has been named was found extremely thin, no mother in site and full of worms, fleas and may not have survived if he had not been rescued.
This time of year kittens are often rescued and brought into the GSPCA and just this morning another feral was rescued and brought in from the Bouet area who is now named Molly.
Cats can reproduce several times a year, and kittens mature quickly, just 2 unneutered cats can quickly become 2,000. In fact, the feline reproduction statistics are staggering. 2 uncontrolled breeding cats produce: 2 litters a year, at a survival rate of 2.8 kittens per litter. Continued breeding will produce 12 cats the first year, 66 cats the second year, 2,201 cats in the third year, 3,822 cats in the fourth year, 12,680 cats in the fifth year, and so on.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'Both ourselves and other rescues in Guernsey at this time of year are often inundated with young animals and especially kittens.'
'We are extremely concerned about Tiger's litter mates and if anyone is out at Icart Point please keep your eyes peeled and let us know straight away if you see anything.'
'Tiger is only 6 to 7 weeks and with the average litter of a cat being between 4 and 6 there is a good chance others out there will be in need of help.'
'If your dogs aren't good with small animals it is also a good idea if you are in the area to keep them on a lead or walk them in other areas for the safety of the young kittens.'
If you see any kittens or any animal in need please call the GSPCA on 257261 or pop into the Shelter in St Andrews with as many details as possible.
It is extremely important to ensure your cat and kittens are neutered and for further details please contact your local vet.
If you have a cat or kitten problem then you are welcome to contact the GSPCA or there is also Guernsey Animal Aid on 07781 101052 or if in Alderney there is the Alderney Animal Welfare on 01481 822610.
If you would like to donate to Nouska the Husky's operation and the other animals in need please call 01481 257261, pop into the Shelter in St Andrews or click on the Paypal link below and reference 'Nouska's Appeal'
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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 (free entry) also guided tours at £5 per person minimum donation available at 11am. Please click here for more details
Friday 12th - Sunday 14th July - A stall at Chaos, Pleinmont Point - volunteers need to help
Sunday 14th July - Labradog Day - a fun day for labrador owners at the Hotel Bon Port -
please click here for details
Wednesday 17th July 6.30pm - Volunteer Induction Evening - to be held at the Shelter, more details to follow
Roy Cochrane Presents "Guernsey Changes" a colour slide and chat show at Les Cotils Saturday 20th July.please click here for details
Saturday 20th July a stall at the Guernsey Cheshire Home & the Guernsey MS Society It's A Knockout at Saumarez Park.please click here for details
Fancy doing a sponsored event for the GSPCA? To download a GSPCA Sponsor form please
Would your business, office or school like a collection box or counter box to sell GSPCA goods? Please email [email protected] for more details
Comments:
Anonymous
20:01, 12th Jul, 2013
"I went up to Icart today and kept my eyes peeled for any kittens .. on leaving I thought it would be a good idea to have a sign at the start of the footpaths to notify people that there maybe kittens in the area and to keep a look out on their walk! With gspca telephone number :)"
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