UPDATE - Guernsey Dog Owners Warned of Substance on Beaches & Take Extreme Care When Along the Coast

Submitted by Steve on 12:47, 9th Dec, 2014 | 0

This morning the GSPCA attended the Richmond end of Vazon beach and were faced with large quantities of a substance which could be very dangerous to dogs.

Yesterday the GSPCA sent out a warning regarding reports of possible palm oil being spotted along the coast.

GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne this morning collected a large carrier bag of the white waxy substance along the beach and spoke to a number of dog walkers on the beach.

We have been in touch with the Environment Department who have staff removing the substance from our beaches.

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Guernsey Dog Owners Warned of Substance on Beaches

Submitted by Steve on 17:55, 8th Dec, 2014 | 0

This time last year the Environment Department warned dog owners to keep pets away from any white substance they may find on local beaches and the GSPCA are asking dog owners to take care as there have been reports over the weekend.

It is believed the substance which could be Palm Oil and has been seen Vazon and at Portlet.

Last year the Environment Department instructed States Works to remove any substance of this description which may be found on beaches.

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Dog & Horse Restrictions Lifted on Beaches in Guernsey for the next 6 months

Submitted by Steve on 09:25, 1st Oct, 2014 | 0

From today once again dogs are allowed back on the following beaches:

Fermain

Petit Bot

L’Eree

The Northern end of Vazon

Port Soif

Cobo

L’Ancresse / Pembroke

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Only 2 days to go - Dog & Horse Restriction on Beaches in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 07:59, 29th Apr, 2014 | 0

With only two days to enjoy many beaches with your dogs around Guernsey, the GSPCA are reminding all about the restrictions.

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

Fermain

Petit Bot

L’Eree

The Northern end of Vazon

Port Soif

Cobo

L’Ancresse / Pembroke

Dogs are also excluded from Shell Beach, Belvoir Bay, Fisherman’s Beach and the stretch of beach in front of the White House Hotel to the Herm Jetty.

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With Palm Oil once again spotted along the English South coast Guernsey Dog Owners Warned of Substance on Beaches

Submitted by Steve on 17:57, 17th Apr, 2014 | 0

Last October the Environment Department warned dog owners to keep pets away from any white substance they may find on local beaches and with the same substance spotted once again along the South Coast of England the GSPCA are asking dog owners to take care over the Easter break.

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Guernsey Dog Owners Warned of Substance on Beaches - Warning from Guernsey Environment Department

Submitted by GSPCA on 16:47, 31st Oct, 2013 | 0

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

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Thumbs up for Thumbs - On World Animal Day we celebrate a Shelter Cat helping another

Submitted by GSPCA on 13:42, 4th Oct, 2013 | 0

Today is World Animal Day and to celebrate not only are the GSPCA in Market Square with a selection of animals in need of a home but we are celebrating one of our cats helping another.

On Wednesday an appeal went out on BBC Guernsey for a cat in need of blood.

Isabelle Vets and the owner were asking for cats between the age of 1 and 8 years of age with blood type A.

The GSPCA heard the call for help and took a selection of the 57 cats in need of homes from the Shelter that could be suitable.

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Beach Restrictions Lifted for Dogs and Horses for the Winter but please respect the Wildlife

Submitted by GSPCA on 08:14, 3rd Oct, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA are reminding dog walkers that once again you can take your canine friend on the beaches around Guernsey.

Guernsey has restrictions on a number of beaches during the Summer months which are then lifted during the Winter.

With the restrictions lifted the GSPCA would like to remind pet owners to be mindful of the Wildlife that live and feed along the shorelines.

Here is a breakdown of the restrictions which have been lifted as of the 1st October until the 30th April.

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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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Dog Advice On Beaches In Guernsey

Submitted by GSPCA on 09:51, 1st May, 2012 | 1

Please note 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

 

Dogs are also excluded from Shell Beach, Belvoir Bay, Fisherman’s Beach and the stretch of beach in front of the White House Hotel to the Herm Jetty.

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