Dog owners are being reminded that from the 1st May to the 30th September inclusive, restrictions return on seven Guernsey beaches: Fermain, Petit Bot, L’Erée, Vazon, Cobo, Port Soif, L’Ancresse/Pembroke. Herm’s Shell Beach, Belvoir Bay, Fisherman’s Beach, and the area of beach in front of the White House Hotel to the Herm Harbour Jetty are also out of bounds to dogs.
However, for those who love to walk their dogs along the islands’ beautiful coastline in the summer months, the vast majority of beaches remain unrestricted. Attached is a map showing where dogs continue to have access.
‘We know walking your dog on the beach is one of the simple joys about living in Guernsey, and it’s important dog owners are aware that even during the summer, there are lots of places you can do that. But the restrictions on 7 beaches that come into force on the 1st May each year ensure that on some of the busiest beaches, those who are a little less keen on canines can also enjoy their favourite beaches.’
-Andy McCutcheon, Principal Environment Services Officer, States of Guernsey
While dogs are still permitted on most beaches in the summer, the States of Guernsey is asking dog owners to remain mindful of other beach users and local wildlife. This means dog owners should still remove any waste on cliff paths, beaches, pavements, walkways and other public land by bagging and binning it. Failing to do so risks the owner facing a £100 fine.
They should also ensure their dogs are under control near other beach-users, particularly children or other vulnerable people. They should also ensure their dogs do not interfere with birds. Birds perceive dogs as predators and each time they are put to flight whilst feeding or resting, they waste vital energy reserves which are essential for birds to successfully rear their young or for onward migration. This year, that is a message being supported by Guernsey animal charity, the GSPCA.
‘We love dogs at the GSPCA, but we love our local wildlife too and it’s important that pet owners do what they can to help meet the needs of both our pets and our native birds and other animals. That’s why it’s important that whichever beach you’re on with your dog, at whatever time of year, we all take these few, simple steps to make sure they don’t present problems for our wildlife or other beach users.’
-Steve Byrne, General Manager, GSPCA
Dog owners are also being reminded that dogs are not permitted on Lihou Island and walkers are asked not to take dogs over the causeway or onto any part of Lihou. The causeway and Lihou form part of the internationally recognised Ramsar site, a designated nature reserve and a valuable site for feeding and breeding sea birds.
The voluntary dog ban on the Richmond end of Vazon, which was introduced to protect wading birds, also remains in place. Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services is working with La Société Guernesiaise and RSPB Guernsey group to monitor birds in the area and dog owners are asked not to exercise their pets at Richmond, the island’s most valuable feeding area for wading birds.
For more information call ACLMS on 234567 or go to www.gov.gg/Beaches
Find out about our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday
You can donate via our giving.gg page or create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To donate to Hannah, Mambo, Sealia, Gully and Andy the seal pups please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4617/Help-the-seal-pups-at-the-GSPCA or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
To donate to help Harley the staffys life saving operations Just Giving page please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4622/Please-help-Harley-s-operation-and-care
To visit the Just Giving page raising funds for life saving Intensive Care Units please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gspcaintensivecare or to buy one directly for the Shelter please visit https://brinsea.co.uk/small-animal-care/tlc-intensive-care-incubators/tlc-30-advance/
To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
To download a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf
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
To learn about the ‘Buy a Brick’ in the new Wildlife Hospital and find out more please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launch-buy-brick-proposed-new-wildlife-hospital
To learn more about our biggest project, become an Exclusive Build Partner and support our Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
To donate to the animals in our care another via our paypal page - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
To see some of the animals looking for homes at the GSPCA please visit – http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
Another way to support us is our on site Charity Shop and refreshment area and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-onsite-charity-shop
If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days
For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship
On Thursday 9th May we have a volunteer induction evening and for more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
To see our upcoming guided tours please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca
To see our Wish List on our website please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
For lots more ideas on how you can support the shelter and the animals in our care then please visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
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