3 days until many Guernsey beaches open for Dog Walkers but GSPCA reminding you to take care of your dogs and wildlife

Submitted by Steve on 14:59, 27th Sep, 2024 | 0

Next week many beaches closed to dog walkers reopen for the winter season to our canine friends but the GSPCA want to highlight some concerns owners need to be aware of.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Next week many beaches reopen to allow dogs to be walked on them for the winter months.”

“This is very exciting for many but we have had reports of palm oil on our coast which can be very toxic to our beloved pets.”

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WARNING TO DOG OWNERS Possible Palm Oil reported at Pembroke

Submitted by Steve on 22:16, 25th Nov, 2021 | 0

The GSPCA is warning dog owners of the possible presence of a waxy substance along our coast line which could well be Palm Oil.

We have been informed of a sighting at Pembroke earlier today.

The public is advised not to remove the palm oil but anyone who has picked any up should double wrap it in plastic and dispose of it with their normal refuse.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have had a report of a white oily substance being seen at Pembroke and we are asking all dog owners to be vigilant.”

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From 1st October Dog & Horse Restrictions Lifted on Beaches in Guernsey for the next 6 months

Submitted by Steve on 12:40, 24th Sep, 2021 | 0

We are very lucky that most of Guernsey's beaches are dog friendly during the summer months.  From the 1st October the beaches where dogs are banned between 1st May and 30th September have the restrictions lifted and these are –

Fermain

Petit Bot

L'Erée

Vazon (Northern end)

Cobo

Port Soif

L'Ancresse

Pembroke

Dogs are not permitted on Lihou Island and Lihou causeway all year round.

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GSPCA ADVICE - Only two days left to enjoy many beaches with your dogs in Guernsey & restrictions for horse riders

Submitted by Steve on 09:32, 29th Apr, 2021 | 0

Once again we have been blessed with incredible weather during April, but sadly there are only days left on many beached that owners can take their dogs.

As usual from the 1st May until the 30th September the restrictions mean that dogs are not allowed on the following beaches between these dates –

  • Fermain
  • Petit Bot
  • L'Erée
  • Vazon (Northern end)
  • Cobo
  • Port Soif
  • L'Ancresse
  • Pembroke

Dogs are not permitted on Lihou Island and Lihou causeway all year round.

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From 1st October Dog & Horse Restrictions Lifted on Beaches in Guernsey for the next 6 months

Submitted by Steve on 18:42, 29th Sep, 2020 | 0

We are very lucky that most of Guernsey's beaches are dog friendly during the summer months.  From the 1st October the beaches where dogs are banned between 1st May and 30th September have the restrictions lifted and these are –

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GSPCA ADVICE - Only a week left to enjoy many beaches with your dogs in Guernsey & restrictions for horse riders

Submitted by Steve on 17:32, 23rd Apr, 2020 | 0

We have been blessed with incredible weather during April and with the Coronavirus social distancing restrictions and many off work, Guernsey beaches have never seen so many dogs on them each day.

We have been in touch with the States of Guernsey and confirm that the ban comes into force as usual from the 1st May until the 30th September. The restrictions mean that dogs are not allowed on the following beaches between these dates –

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From 1st October Dog & Horse Restrictions Lifted on Beaches in Guernsey for the next 6 months

Submitted by Steve on 14:15, 8th Oct, 2019 | 0

We are very lucky that most of Guernsey's beaches are dog friendly during the summer months.  However from last week on the 1st October the beaches where dogs are banned between 1st May and 30th September have the restrictions lifted and these are –

  • Fermain
  • Petit Bot
  • L'Erée
  • Vazon (Northern end)
  • Cobo
  • Port Soif
  • L'Ancresse
  • Pembroke

Dogs are not permitted on Lihou Island and Lihou causeway all year round.

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Reminder for dog owners annual beach restrictions return on 1st May

Submitted by Steve on 14:31, 1st May, 2019 | 0

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.

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ADVICE FOR DOG OWNERS - With only a week until beach restrictions for dogs on beaches please take care due to palm oil sighted

Submitted by Steve on 14:29, 24th Apr, 2017 | 0

In recent years each winter dog owners are warned to keep pets away from any oily white substances they may find on local beaches. This month the same substance has been spotted once again on Channel Island beaches and the GSPCA are asking dog owners to take care when along the coast.

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WARNING TO DOG OWNERS - white oily substance found on Guernseys coast could pose a danger to dogs

Submitted by Steve on 17:50, 13th Jan, 2016 | 0

The Environment Department is advising dog owners to keep pets away from any white substance they may find on local beaches.

Small lumps of a white waxy substance have been found today at Grandes Rocques Bay by a member of the public. Lumps of a similar substance found in south Devon and Cornwall in December 2014 were identified as degraded edible oil or fat. If the substance is degraded oil, whilst not harmful to human health, it could pose a danger to dogs if it has gone rancid.

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