Dave the Razorbill and Galadriel the Guillemot the oiled seabirds released back in the wild after care at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:37, 8th Jan, 2022 | 0

 

Dave the Razorbill and Galadriel the Guillemot are now back into the wild.

Dave was rescued on the 8th December on the Shingle Bank at L’Eree covered in oil and Galadriel was rescued at Grandes Rocques on the 10th December also covered in black oil.

After treatments and bathes by the GSPCA team both birds improved and after weeks of intensive care moved onto our rehabilitation pools. On Thursday they were fit enough to be released back to where they belong.

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Dave the oiled Razorbill and Galadriel the oiled Guillemot recovering well

Submitted by Steve on 16:48, 23rd Dec, 2021 | 0

After the recent storms the GSPCA were called to help a small number of oiled birds.

Sadly Oscar Puff the Puffin didn’t survive but we are pleased to say that Dave the Razorbill and Galadriel the Guillemot are well on the road to recovery.

Dave was rescued on the 8th December on the Shingle Bank at L’Eree covered in oil and Galadriel was rescued at Grandes Rocques on the 10th December also covered in black oil.

After treatments and bathes by the GSPCA team both birds are looking great.

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Blueberry the grey seal pup rescued at Fort Grey joins 4 others at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:25, 23rd Dec, 2021 | 0

Only last week the GSPCA were near Fort Grey releasing Pork Pie and Titan both well over 60kgs in weight and over a year old.

Today a report came in of a beached grey seal pup in the same area.

Head of Marine Mammals Geoff George after feeding the 4 seal pups at the GSPCA this morning got the call and headed down to check out if  the pup was okay or needed help.

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Happily Ever After & Adoption Process over Christmas – Rory, Lorelai & Emily the gerbils very happy in their new home

Submitted by Steve on 12:55, 23rd Dec, 2021 | 0

At the GSPCA we help all types of animals and recently we helped three gerbils find a new home.

Rory, Lorelai & Emily arrived at the GSPCA in September as the owner could no longer care for them.

Earlier this month Rory, Lorelai & Emily found a fabulous new home.

Nicolle Morgan GSPCA Animal Care Assistant who heads up the Small Animal Department said “Rory, Lorelai & Emily arrived at the GSPCA in September.”

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Happily Ever After & Adoption Process over Christmas – Dude settles into his new home

Submitted by Steve on 12:28, 23rd Dec, 2021 | 0

We love to hear how animals are getting on after being rehomed from the GSPCA.

Dude who was recently rehomed was originally caught as a stray using one of our cat traps.

He was an unneutered male and kept fathering kittens and pestering female cats in the area he was living in and didn’t have anyone caring for him.

Ali Le Huray GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said “Dude came in last year.”

“He was not neutered when he arrived and kept chasing female cats.”

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Merry Christmas from all at the GSPCA, opening times and advice on how to keep your pets safe

Submitted by Steve on 11:17, 23rd Dec, 2021 | 0

Christmas is a wonderful time of year – but not always for your pets!

Every year the GSPCA has reported incidents of pets putting their safety at risk.

Here are some tips from the GSPCA to keep your pets safe. Please keep them away from -

Alcoholic beverages

Chocolate (highly toxic to pets)

Coffee

Mouldy or spoiled foods (please ensure all waste is disposed of and stored safely away from your pets)

Salt

Chicken or Turkey bones (as they can splinter)

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GSPCA devastated as Oscar Puff the oiled puffin dies

Submitted by Steve on 17:59, 17th Dec, 2021 | 0

The GSPCA were devasted recently as despite making it through the first two days Oscar Puff passed away.

The signs and symptoms sadly displayed were that of a bird that ingested too much oil and despite around the clock intensive care and treatment we were unable to save the stunning tiny little seabird.

Puffins are incredibly difficult to rehabilitate and when they arrived covered in oil it is almost impossible as they try to clean themselves and the ingested oil poisons them from the inside.

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First Herm rescue seal pup Jagho Herman and first Guernsey pup of the season Luna C

Submitted by Steve on 00:17, 15th Dec, 2021 | 0

Last week the GSPCA warned of the dangers of the stormy weather and sadly two orphaned grey seal pups were the result.

On Saturday the GSPCA had a report of a seal pup hauled up between Fort Doyle and La Fontenelle Bay, so Geoff George headed out to check out what had been seen with his partner Dani Brouard.

The 6 week old seal pup was found dehydrated and at only 25kgs, 15kgs under her ideal weight.

The pup has been called Luna C and is now under the 24/7 care of Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals and the GSPCA team.

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GSPCA Host the Guernsey Community Foundation Charity Chat on Fundraising and CSR

Submitted by Steve on 17:53, 9th Dec, 2021 | 0

On Wednesday evening the GSPCA hosted the Guernsey Community Foundation Charity Chat which is a monthly get together of charities normally hosted at the KGV but for the first time the Chat took place at one of the charities that attend the meetings.

Each meeting has a topic and a main speaker and for this months event GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who has worked for the Society for over 10 years and has nearly 25 years experience working for animal charities and other over 30 years involved with clubs and community groups.

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GSPCA join the Town Church Christmas Tree Festival and why not donate to get your hedgehog decoration

Submitted by Steve on 15:48, 9th Dec, 2021 | 0

Once again the Town Church is hosting a Christmas Tree Festival featuring trees decorated by local and international charities with viewing times 8.30am to 5pm and open until late on 9th, 16th and 23rd for late night shopping.

Entry is free so please pop in to see the trees and enjoy some refreshments when you are in Town.

The GSPCA have joined the festival with a lovely decorated Christmas Tree with a hedgehog theme.

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