Sandy the kittens near death experience and rescue
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:02, 22nd Jul, 2013 |
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On Saturday the GSPCA received a very concerning call about a kitten that had been seen running off the harbour wall.
Annabelle Janes Animal Care Assistant and Animal Collection Officer was dispatched to the scene in the GSPCA Ambulance on Saturday to the Harbour wall next to the Herm Kiosk.
When Annabelle arrived at the scene the tide was low and the kitten which had apparently run straight out and over the wall had been seen crawling under a near by yacht.
Annabelle took her shoes and socks off and rolled up her trousers and trudged through the silt, sand and mud to get to the boat where she had to half crawl under to reach out to secure the very distressed little black kitten.
The kitten was rushed to the vets where fortunately he was found to be fine after his ordeal although certainly part feral and only 10 weeks of age.
Sandy as the kitten is named is doing well at the Shelter and staff are working with him to get him use to handling and TLC.
Annabelle Janes said 'It was the cleanest of rescues and I was really worried for the kitten as with the tide out its a big drop.'
'I can't imagine what would have happened if the tide had been in.'
'Sandy is still very scared but he's getting lots of nice food and plenty of TLC from the team here at the GSPCA.'
'There may be other kittens in the area and if anyone see's anything please do give us a call as we really don't want this to happen again.'
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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
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