Please help care for the wildlife of Guernsey | A message from the GSPCA and RSPB Guernsey

Submitted by GSPCA on 11:38, 13th Jun, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA and RSPB in Guernsey want you and your dog to enjoy your walk but we are appealing to owners to take care when you are out walking.

Spring and early Summer is the main season when your dog needs to be properly controlled to protect young farm animals and ground-nesting birds.

Ground nesting birds during the bird breeding season, which is usually April to July is a time when we are asking you to keep your dog under close control or on a short lead in areas where they may be nesting.

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What to do if you find a baby bird in Guernsey

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:40, 11th Jun, 2013 | 0

Over the last few weeks the GSPCA have been receiving baby birds on a daily basis and the Animal Shelter would like to remind everyone what to do if  you find a young bird.

As a general rule, it is best to leave baby birds alone.

A baby bird has a greater chance of survival in the wild than it has being hand-reared by man as they learn to fend for themselves and how to forage for food by their parents.

Around 2 weeks after hatching young birds in your Bailiwick garden usually leave the nest, just before they learn how to fly.

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Sarnia is another hedgehog injured by gardening - Please check before strimming or hedge trimming for hedgehogs

Submitted by GSPCA on 13:07, 15th May, 2013 | 0

This time of year we all venture out in the garden to cut the grass, trim the hedges and tidy the garden whilst we enjoy the spring weather.

The GSPCA is urging islanders to take care as we have already had hedgehog casualties due to garden machinery.

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Caring for animals in the sunny weather and Pickles the cat who suffered from skin cancer is now ready for a home

Submitted by GSPCA on 12:26, 7th May, 2013 | 0

Many of us love to enjoy the sunny warm weather but we are urging pet owners to be mindful of their animals.

Every year the GSPCA receives dozens of calls about animals left in hot cars and we also receive strays that have suffered from skin cancer.

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Last day to walk dogs on many beaches in sunny Guernsey today until the 1st October

Submitted by GSPCA on 14:12, 30th Apr, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA are reminding dog walkers to make the most of the sunshine today on the beaches as it is the last day you can take your canine friend on quite a few until the 1st October.

Dogs are not allowed on or off lead on the following beaches between 1st May – 30th Sept:

Fermain

Petit Bot

L’Eree

The Northern end of Vazon

Port Soif

Cobo

L’Ancresse / Pembroke

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Latest picture of Slygo as the capture of the stray terrier continues. Please report sightings to the GSPCA

Submitted by GSPCA on 12:30, 19th Apr, 2013 | 0

Here is the latest picture of Slygo the stray terrier.

The GSPCA continue the search for Slygo and would like to thank everyone for their reports so far.

The capture is going well and we are asking for anyone spotting the stray, tan, wire haired terrier to please be call the GSPCA Animal Shelter on 01481 257261 and not to chase him.

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The search for Slygo the stray terrier continues. Please report sightings to the GSPCA

Submitted by GSPCA on 14:40, 18th Apr, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA continue the search for Slygo and would like to thank everyone for their reports so far.

The capture is going well and we are asking for anyone spotting the stray, tan, wire haired terrier to please be call the GSPCA Animal Shelter on 01481 257261 and not to chase him.

The plan the GSPCA have in place is working well and we are aware of much of his movements, but we do urge people not to actively go out to look for him or feed him as this will affect the safe capture of Slygo the very nervous, timid stray terrier.

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Baby bird advice from the GSPCA Animal Shelter in Guernsey

Submitted by GSPCA on 13:02, 11th Apr, 2013 | 0

Despite all of the bad weather and snow around the Bailiwick birds are singing and nesting with the first hatchlings already out and about.

The GSPCA would like to remind that as a general rule, it is best to leave baby birds alone.

A baby bird has a greater chance of survival in the wild than it has being hand-reared by man as they learn to fend for themselves and how to forage for food by their parents.

Around 2 weeks after hatching young birds in your Bailiwick garden usually leave the nest, just before they learn how to fly.

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GSPCA open as normal until 4pm

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:15, 11th Mar, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA is open as normal but the reception area will close at 4pm to allow staff to make the trek home.

Staff and volunteers are on duty 24 7 but we are asking callers to be patient as the treacherous weather conditions are causing problems for our rescue vehicle to travel around the island.

If you have an emergency you can call us 01481 257261.

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Challenging weather for outdoor animals - advice from the GSPCA

Submitted by GSPCA on 09:55, 22nd Feb, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA has recently received a large number of calls from concerned members of public about horses and other animals in wet and muddy fields.

Unfortunately due to the very wet winter we have all had to endure here in Guernsey the GSPCA Welfare and Education Officer has had a number of animals that have been reported to the GSPCA.

Emma Trousdale GSPCA Welfare and Education Officer said ‘With such a wet winter many animals have been affected both wild and domestic.’

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