Record breaking numbers of hedgehogs rescued in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 11:47, 12th Aug, 2020 | 0

Last year the GSPCA saw a record breaking 618 hedgehogs come through the doors and 2020 is set to be even busier.

Between the 1st January 2019 and 12th August 2019 we saw 330 hedgehogs which was a record in our 147 year history and this year between the same period we have already had 399 hedgehogs arrive meaning it looks like another record breaking year for hedgehog numbers.

Despite lockdown the GSPCA has been incredibly busy and especially with wild animals.

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WEATHER WARNING FROM THE GSPCA - Hot Cars Kill Dogs & puts animals at risk

Submitted by Steve on 23:04, 6th Aug, 2020 | 0

With the recent hot weather the GSPCA has had a number of reports from concerned members of the public that have seen dogs locked in cars, dogs being walked on hot pavements, animals in direct sunlight and we want to remind all pet owners of the real dangers to their pets.

The GSPCA team have already been out to many vehicles and calls this year to reports of dogs locked in cars  in direct sunlight and also to other animals at risk with the warm weather.

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Enjoy the music of Element 6 at the Farmhouse Hotel on Saturday 26th September in aid of the GSPCA with Sidneys Sponsored Events

Submitted by Steve on 11:52, 5th Aug, 2020 | 0

Enjoy the music of Element 6 at the Farmhouse Hotel on Saturday 26th September in aid of the GSPCA with Sidneys Sponsored Events

730pm-1130pm

Meal (Cottage Pie) & Entertainment

£20.00 per person

All proceeds to the GSPCA

To book contact [email protected] or call 07911720469

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Sidney’s Sponsored Events do so much for the GSPCA as well as other charities.”

“On the 26th September they have another amazing event planned at the Farmhouse Hotel.”

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Please support our GSPCA stall at the Arts Seafront Sunday 9th August 2020

Submitted by Steve on 11:37, 5th Aug, 2020 | 0

The Guernsey Arts Commission are proud to announce that Arts Sunday this year will be going ahead on the revised date of 9th August, that’s this Sunday between 10am and 4pm.

The last few months have been a strange time for the whole Island, but what has emerged from this has been the importance of creativity to bring the community together and spread positivity.

Due to this, they have decided to continue on from the last few months and are happy to announce the theme will be Guernsey Together – A celebration of community and kindness within the Arts.

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Join the GSPCA at the Le Friquet Family Fun Day on Saturday 8th August 2020

Submitted by Steve on 11:15, 5th Aug, 2020 | 0

SAVE THE DATE - Le Friquet's Annual Family Fun Day returns on August 8th 2020!!

This FREE event celebrates the start of Summer in style with a huge range of activities and fun for the whole family to enjoy.

This is always an extremely exciting event in their calendar and we hope you'll all join us and them for an afternoon of family fun in the sun!

Yes once again the GSPCA will be there with lots of tombolas and games to raise funds for the many animals in our care, taking place 11am until 4pm.

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Vacancies at the GSPCA - Due to an incredibly busy time we have Casual Animal Care & Reception Assistants

Submitted by Steve on 10:44, 30th Jul, 2020 | 0

At the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews are currently looking to recruit casual animal care and reception assistants who especially have availability at weekends, with excellent customer and animal care skills.

Working for the GSPCA is a diverse and often challenging position with great rewards from the 3000 animals we help through the doors 24/7 each year to the community we serve here in Guernsey.

The posts currently advertised are –

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An incredible 13 hedgehogs arrived at the GSPCA in a few hours this morning and more are arriving

Submitted by Steve on 16:59, 29th Jul, 2020 | 0

Last month at the GSPCA we shared an important message about helping hedgehogs and after todays record number arrived in one morning we wanted to share that important information.

Of the 13 hedgehogs two were able to go back to the wild, one was sadly deceased on arrival and 10 others are now in our Hedgehog Department with a variety of injuries, ailments and ages requiring our care.

With a total of 348 hedgehogs coming into our care during 2020 since the 1st January it looks likely we will see another record breaking number of hedgehogs to need our help.

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Appeal for information in regards 4 peregrine falcon shown died of professional-use pesticides & GSPCA Bird of Prey update

Submitted by Steve on 15:55, 29th Jul, 2020 | 0

Statement from the States of Guernsey website -

‘The States of Guernsey results from the post-mortem and analysis of stomach contents of a fourth peregrine falcon have shown that it too died of professional-use pesticides.

States Veterinary Officer David Chamberlain and Deputy States Veterinary Officer Grace Hodgkinson have confirmed the results for the bird, which was found dead in June.

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Details of UK Pet Cat Confirmed with Covid-19 and States of Guernsey advice on travelling with cats and other pets

Submitted by Steve on 14:33, 29th Jul, 2020 | 0

The first pet cat in the UK has been confirmed to have the Coronavirus this week.  Although this is the first confirmed case of an animal infection with the Coronavirus strain in the UK, there is no evidence to suggest that the animal was involved in transmission of the disease to its owners or that pets or other domestic animals are able to transmit the virus to people. 

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Odette the egret thought she could pop in the Swan now back in the wild

Submitted by Steve on 14:33, 24th Jul, 2020 | 0

On the 15th July GSPCA team member Kevin Beausire was called out to Doyle Street next to the Swan Inn in St Peter Port for a poorly bird.

On arrival Kevin discovered an egret sat in a gutter and with some help from a kind workman managed to catch the poorly bird and return ‘Odette’ as she was called back to the GSPCA.

After a few days of intensive care and as she improved she went out onto the rehab pools and by Tuesday this week Odette was cleared fit to be returned to the wild.

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