Submitted by Steve on 16:24, 12th Sep, 2016 |
On the 6th October last year a very large tabby cat called Louis arrived at the GSPCA as his owner could no longer look after him.
Louis is a very handsome chap and was a 2 year old male cat that sadly suffered with a form of asthma and was on some medication each day when he first arrived.
When Louis first joined us at the GSPCA he was very timid and nervous but as he got to know the team at the GSPCA hr improved each day and grew more confident and friendly.
Submitted by Steve on 13:07, 1st Sep, 2016 |
Early last month a young kitten survived a near death experience.
A member of the public when out on a drive heard a strange noise coming from their car and when they stopped they discovered a young kitten who was barely old enough to be away from his mother.
The kitten understandably was extremely scared and bolted. Some time was taken in catching the young animal which survived a very dangerous situation and has been at the GSPCA for almost a month after Sarah Ozanne who was the GSPCA Ambulance Driver went out to rescue the kitten.
Submitted by Steve on 16:33, 11th Jul, 2016 |
The team at the GSPCA were over joyed recently when the longest stay cat who is actually diabetic found her forever home.
Staff and volunteers all loved 'Monkey' a female tortie cat that arrived at the Animal Shelter in May 2015 after her owner could no longer care for her.
Whilst at the GSPCA we discovered she was in fact diabetic and it took many months to get her treatment and diet to the right levels.
Monkey has a loving and wonderful kind nature although she is on a special diet and requires injecting twice a day.
Submitted by Steve on 10:31, 29th Jun, 2016 |
On Monday night a very upset member of public arrived with what was believed to be a dead cat that had been found and kindly placed into a box wrapped in a blanket.
The member of public arrived out of hours and was greeted by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who was on night duty.
The kind individual was asked to take a seat and for details while the GSPCA Manager checked in the receiving room what was thought to be a dead cat for any identification or microchip.
Submitted by Steve on 11:27, 8th May, 2016 |
On the 23rd March of this year a very poorly sweet stray cat was brought into the GSPCA after being found wandering into someones kitchen near Les Genats Estate.
As with all strays under the Guernsey Animal Welfare Ordinance 2012 we held the 7 year old tabby for 21 days but sadly due to no microchiip, tag or lost report we were unable to find the owner of what we found to be a very sick cat.
Kit Kat as he has been fondly named is one of the friendliest cats we have at the GSPCA but sadly has a number of health issues.
Submitted by Steve on 16:13, 27th Apr, 2016 |
Finding each animal a loving new home can often prove challenging as the hundreds in need that come through the doors may well have health issues, behaviour problems or even brought through no fault of their own.
From strays to road traffic accidents, lost cats to cats with welfare issues we help over a 1000 cats each year and help between 100 and 200 find a new home.
Some cats have health issues or behaviour problems and can be with us for many months with one cat taking over 2 years before a loving new home was found.
Submitted by Steve on 15:20, 1st Apr, 2016 |
Last May an injured long haired black and white cat was rescued and brought into the GSPCA on the Liberation weekend.
Found near Castel Hospital we named the cat Jubilee who had an awful bite wound and eye injury which was not easiy cured. He needed many months of care and vet treatment and as no owner came forward after some months when the 3 year old cat was healthy enough he was put up for rehoming.
He was very difficult to handle at first and with his injuries meaning regular treatments it took sometime before he would trust the team.
Submitted by Steve on 12:53, 7th Mar, 2016 |
Molly a black female cat that arrived at the GSPCA in October 2014 finally found her forever home last week.
For over a year at the GSPCA the team have been trying to find Molly a home but sadly many of the black cats are passed by especially those in their older years.
Molly arrived at the Shelter on the 4th October 2014 after her owner could no longer care for her. When she arrived she was found to have an eye ulcer that took many months to heal.
Submitted by Steve on 14:42, 4th Feb, 2016 |
With over 1000 cats helped at the GSPCA every year we strive to do everything we can for the many strays, cruelly treated and unwanted cats.
At the end of August a 6 year old female cat found her way to the GSPCA when her owner could no longer care for her.
Although in fairly good health on the day she arrived during her assessment we discovered she had cat flu and also had sores on her feet.
After two months of treatments and veterinary care 'Lucky' as she is called improved and got better.
Submitted by Steve on 14:06, 20th Nov, 2015 |
With cold winter weather soon to be upon us the GSPCA want pet owners to consider all the animals of Guernsey.
During a cold snap the GSPCA are on full alert, ready to deal with a variety of animals affected by the low temperatures.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "With Winter on its way, at the GSPCA we want to ensure pets and other animals kept and live outside are safe and have all they need."
