Submitted by Steve on 12:26, 6th Nov, 2018 |
Many may think the fireworks are over but there are additional displays planned for tonight.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Last night we had a number of stray dogs and injured wild animals we helped.”
“We have also had a number of calls and messages from those concerned about their animals distressed from the loud bangs, flashes and vibrations from the fireworks and with more planned this evening the GSPCA wanted to pre-warn all pet owners ahead of these displays.”
Submitted by Steve on 07:55, 19th Oct, 2018 |
We are fast approaching the firework season where the GSPCA helps more animals scared and injured by bonfires and loud noises than any other time of year.
Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager “Every year we are called out and help stray dogs to hedgehogs caught in bonfires over the firework period.”
Submitted by Steve on 13:00, 8th May, 2018 |
Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first.
Tomorrow as part of Liberation Day at 2130hrs (930pm) at Castle Breakwater in St peter Port there is a firework display planned so please ensure your animals are safe and prepare for the unusual sounds and sights they might be subjected too.
Submitted by Steve on 11:39, 19th Oct, 2017 |
Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate Guy Fawkes with a bang, we must put our safety and the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first. Over the coming weeks if any schools would like a talk from the GSPCA in an effort to promote the Fire work code and advise people how to keep themselves and their animals safe please do get in touch.
Lorna Prince GSPCA Welfare Manager said "Fireworks this year are being sold between 27th October and 5th November."
Submitted by Steve on 12:26, 5th Nov, 2016 |
With only a few hours to go the GSPCA are urging those with bonfires to ensure that you assemble them this evening and to think of the wildlife and pets in your area.
Every year hedgehogs and other animals that take refuge in bonfires before they are lit and are put at risk.
Please check you bonfires thoroughly and if you are having a display this evening please let your neighbors know so they can ensure their pets are safe and sound.
Submitted by Steve on 14:47, 20th Oct, 2016 |
Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate Guy Fawkes with a bang, we must put our safety and the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first. Over the coming weeks our Animal Welfare Team will be visiting islands’ schools in an effort to promote the Fire work code and advise people how to keep themselves and their animals safe.
Lorna Prince GSPCA Welfare Manager said "Fireworks this year are being sold between 28th October and 5th November."
Submitted by Steve on 16:02, 16th Dec, 2015 |
On New Years Eve at midnight to celebrate the New Year many will be setting off fireworks, so please think of your pets and animals around you.
Every year the GSPCA are called out and receive stray dogs and cats during periods of fireworks, which have either escaped or run off due to being scared by the loud bangs they make.
Sadly less than 45% of the stray dogs and cats are microchipped that are found as strays and brought to the GSPCA, and even less have collars with tags.
Submitted by Steve on 16:07, 5th Nov, 2015 |
During 2014 the GSPCA and KGV ran a firework poster competition with many of the local schools.
Chloe Butt (8), a pupil at St. Andrews Primary School had a surprise last year when she was told that she had won a party for her year on the 3G Pitch at the KGV. Chloe was the winner of the GSPCA design a firework and bonfire poster competition.
Here are just some of the many entries all of which have great advice and messages -
Submitted by Steve on 15:54, 3rd Nov, 2015 |
This week many will mark the 5th November with firework parties.
Last year the GSPCA launched a calendar and asks those having public and private displays to let us know so we can have a central location for those around Guernsey know where and when these events take place. The calendar is linked to the GSPCA Twitter and Facebook pages so that reminders are sent out earlier in the day during these events.
Submitted by Steve on 11:21, 15th Oct, 2015 |
Every year the GSPCA are called out and receive stray dogs and cats during periods of fireworks that have either escaped or run off due to being scared by the loud bangs they make.
Last year the GSPCA launched our firework calendar which is an online record of firework displays and events which pet owners can easily visit to see the upcoming occasions which could scare their pets.
