In the very early hours of Tuesday morning a member of staff at the Harbour Authority spotted a bird struggling trapped in a pontoon that was close to drowning.
Thankfully he managed to stretch out to rescue the bird and rushed it straight to the GSPCA Animal Shelter.
The Shelter is manned 24 hours and on arrival Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager was there to accept the bird that was very close to death.
An intensive care unit was set up ready and Steve did what he could to try and get some of the fluid out of the bird.
Nelson as he was named by his rescuer would have certainly died if the quick action hadn't been taken, but only hours later this very lucky bird was back on his feet and looking very well although a little weak from his ordeal.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'I really thought Nelson wasn't going to make it through the night.'
'He was so weak and looked close to death and had swallowed a lot of water.'
'The intensive care units that we have here are invaluable and help save lives every day and in fact last night they helped care for five young ducklings we've named Alan, Allan, Alen, Allen and Alan Alan.'
'The newest of these units were paid for by the Christmas Lottery fund and we are very grateful to them and the others that have helped ensure that we can care for animals that really need to be kept in a piece of equipment that can help save lives.'
'If anyone wants to support the work of the Shelter there are many ways from sponsoring an animal unit through our ANGEL scheme or even via our Wish List.'
For advice on what to do if you find injured wildlife please click here or call 01481 257261.
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'
If you have found a baby bird then for advice on what to do please
Fancy doing a sponsored event for the GSPCA? To download a GSPCA Sponsor form to help raise funds for Nouska and the other animals at the Shelter please
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There are many items on the GSPCA's Wish List and you can see many of them by clicking here including a list of Amazon items which would make a difference to animals in Guernsey.
To download our latest newsletter or become a member of the GSPCA please
To download posters to help advertise some of the animals looking for homes please
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
9th - 10th August 2013 South Show GSPCA Stall - volunteers needed to help with the stand
14th - 15th August 2013 West Show GSPCA Stall - volunteers needed to help with the stand
17th August Donkey Derby GSPCA Stall - volunteers needed to help with the stand
21st - 22nd August 2013 North Show GSPCA stall - volunteers needed to help with the stand
GSPCA Flag Day August 24th - we are looking for volunteers to help make this the biggest and best flag day the GSPCA has held
Sunday 25th August - Vale Earth Fair - volunteers needed to help with the stand
Wednesday 3rd September 6.30pm - Volunteer Induction Evening - to be held at the Shelter, more details to follow
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