Submitted by Steve on 13:32, 9th Dec, 2021 |
The recent stormy weather has caused many casualties over recent weeks, but today the GSPCA were called out to a rare bird on our coast at this time of year.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Earlier today one of our GSPCA Ambulance Drivers were called out to Grandes Rocques to rescue a bird that we only really see around Herm or Alderney during the summer months.”
“The bird we rescued today is a really poorly puffin a bird that during the winter months live far out at see as they only come on land to nest.”
Submitted by Steve on 12:07, 7th Dec, 2021 |
Once again the Bailiwick has high winds and weather that puts our animals and wildlife at risk.
Often during the winter months with the high winds and stormy weather makes it difficult for wild animals and birds to feed and rest.
With the high winds we have to ensure our pets and animals kept outside are safe and secure.
Once again GSPCA are asking those that live around and visit our coast to please watch out for injured animals in need as well as seal pups which can get separated from their mothers at this time of year especially when we see bad weather.
Submitted by Steve on 11:39, 3rd Dec, 2021 |
There are many ways to support our work at the GSPCA this Christmas from sponsoring a kennel to a wish list gift.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “With over 3000 animals through our doors in 2021 we have seen an incredibly busy and difficult year and it would be amazing if we could have a bumper Christmas of kindness.”
“There are a huge range of ways to support our work this Christmas and we have popped a page together with a few ideas.”
Submitted by Steve on 16:06, 2nd Dec, 2021 |
Guernsey artist Toni de Kooker is offering custom acrylic and watercolour paintings of your pets, or animal of choice including but not limited to dogs, cats, horses and rodents!
Toni is an animal lover, owning four Bengal cats and a German Shepherd cross Siberian Husky dog. The Guernsey SPCA is a charity close to her heart, having adopted 4 cats from the shelter during her childhood. Toni is passionate about animal welfare and the protection of wildlife:
Submitted by Steve on 15:56, 2nd Dec, 2021 |
On Thursday 12th November a team of staff from Sure gave their time to help out at the GSPCA.
The seven staff helped in many of the areas at the GSPCA around site especially with maintenance, grounds work and caring for our Memorial Garden and we cannot thank them enough for all of their hard work.
Tim pellet GSPCA Training and Community Officer said “It was lovely to meet the team from Sure last month.”
“We got a quick picture just after 9am when they arrived still looking clean and tidy before a very busy day helping around the Animal Shelter.”
Submitted by Steve on 15:28, 2nd Dec, 2021 |
The GSPCA in September opened our new Charity Shop in Smith Street and it has been doing extremely well headed up by Michelle Champion and her great team of volunteers.
The shop is located next to Fillers and some may remember it as the Christian Aid or Oxfam shop.
Normal open hours are 8am to 530pm Monday to Saturday but with the Late Night Christmas Shopping events.
Submitted by Steve on 15:57, 26th Nov, 2021 |
The next few days the Bailiwick will see high winds and weather that puts our animals and wildlife at risk.
Often during the winter months with the high winds and stormy weather makes it difficult for wild animals and birds to feed and rest.
With the high winds we have to ensure our pets and animals kept outside are safe and secure.
The GSPCA are asking those that live around and visit our coast to please watch out for injured animals in need as well as seal pups which can get separated from their mothers at this time of year especially when we see bad weather.
Submitted by Steve on 23:19, 25th Nov, 2021 |
This coming Monday pop along to St Martins for their annual Christmas Market.
Starting from 6pm until 830pm with carol singing at 615pm.
There is a free Santas Grotto, snow and so much more.
The GSPCA stall organised by Michelle will have a fabulous range of Christmas gifts on sale.
To find out more go to https://stmartinsconstables.com/
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Submitted by Steve on 22:16, 25th Nov, 2021 |
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.”
Submitted by Steve on 13:26, 17th Nov, 2021 |
In the early hours of this morning the GSPCA Head of Marine Mammals Geoff George was out collecting from the harbour the second grey seal pup of the season needing our help.
