Barnacle Bill the loggerhead turtle triples in size while we continue to seek CITES paperwork and long journey home

Submitted by Steve on 14:53, 6th Aug, 2024 | 0

On the 6th November 2023 a loggerhead turtle was washed up on the West Coast of Guernsey.

Barnacle Bill as the young turtle was called has since that time been in the care of the GSPCA.

On arrival she was very cold and weak but in the care of the Animal Shelter quickly improved and has been growing and putting weight on ever since.

She was microchipped back in November and the paperwork submitted for her travels home to warmer waters and although thankfully we received the Guernsey export paperwork very quickly thanks to the Guernsey States Vets.

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GSPCA popped along to Sarks Dog and Pet Show and thanks #WithoutUs

Submitted by Steve on 14:37, 6th Aug, 2024 | 0

On Sunday GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne was invited along to the Sark Pet and Dog Show.

The event was held in the field next to the Mermaid and was very well attended.

Steve said “A huge thank you to all involved for the very kind invite to the Sark Pet and Dog Show on Sunday.”

“The boat over was filled with visitors and their dogs and the event was a wonderful day with lots of fun classes from the egg and spoon race to the most colourful.”

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A wonderful reception at Government House to thank many that do so much in the community #WithoutUs

Submitted by Steve on 14:03, 6th Aug, 2024 | 0

On Saturday members of the GSPCA team were invited along with many islanders who do so much for our community.

GSPCA President John Knight, GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and GSPCA Senior Animal Care Assistant attended the event.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Huge thanks to our Patron for the GSPCA and the host Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE who is the 122nd Monarch's representative to date here in Guernsey for putting on such a wonderful event for those that do such much good in the community.”

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2 days to nominate in the Pride of Guernsey Awards – is the GSPCA or 1 of our team you could vote for or an animal hero

Submitted by Steve on 16:36, 2nd Aug, 2024 | 0

There are only two days left to nominate someone in the Pride of Guernsey Awards with the Guernsey Press.

To nominate please go to https://prideofguernsey.com/nominate

 Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The Pride of Guernsey Awards with Guernsey Press are an amazing celebration of all the wonderful people, groups, businesses and charities of Guernsey and you have only two days left to nominate.”

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HOT WEATHER ADVICE - Help Guernsey hedgehogs and hoglets this Summer

Submitted by Steve on 16:11, 2nd Aug, 2024 | 0

With the exceptionally warm weather it has been exceptionally busy at the GSPCA.

One of the biggest casualties being effected have been hedgehogs and hoglets and the GSPCA is appealing for islanders to do all they can to help our prickly friends.

From dehydrated baby hedgehogs to those covered in fly eggs and maggots we have helped 83 hedgehogs in the last month.

There are many ways to help us help the hedgehogs and here are a few ideas –

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Vote for our Luna the only rabbit in Agria's Rescue a Rescue 2024 for a chance for the GSPCA to win £1000 and please share

Submitted by Steve on 18:51, 31st Jul, 2024 | 0

Vote for our Luna the only rabbit in Agria's Rescue a Rescue 2024 for a chance for the GSPCA to win £1000 and please share www.agriapet.co.uk/rescue-a-rescue/

Have you seen the recent competition being run for rescues by Agria?

From 100’s of animal charities across the British Isles the GSPCA bunny Luna who is our longest stay rabbit in need of a home is 1 of the 12 finalists and the only rabbit to be shortlisted in the final voting options with a chance to win the GSPCA £1000 so please vote now.

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Doyle, Dolly and Valentine last of the 2023/24 season seal pups back where they belong

Submitted by Steve on 16:52, 30th Jul, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA are delighted to announce that the last 3 seal pups in our care will be back in the wild.

To see a VT of the seals please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

Geoff George Head of Marinee Mammals said “The last 3 seal pups all rescued in Guernsey Doyle, Dolly and Valentine have been doing really well and on Sunday were released back to the wild.”

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Join the GSPCA at the South Show for our lots of fun and a Fun Dog Show at 2pm Saturday 10th August 2024

Submitted by Steve on 10:56, 30th Jul, 2024 | 0

Join the GSPCA at the South Show for our lots of fun and a Fun Dog Show at 2pm Saturday 10th August 2024.

Registration from 11am, judging by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne from 2pm.

£5 minimum donation per dog to enter as many classes as you wish.

All breeds welcome.

Classes include:

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GSPCA WARNING HOT WEATHER – Take care of your pets with the hot weather, help wildlife & avoid walking dogs at peak times

Submitted by Steve on 09:30, 30th Jul, 2024 | 0

As summer continues the GSPCA are expecting to receive calls and reports from the public from dogs locked in cars, dogs being walked on hot pavements, animals in direct sunlight, wildlife in need and we want to remind all pet owners of the real dangers to their pets and how you can help wildlife.

With the extreme warm weather and direct sunlight, dogs and other animals whether in cars or their pens are potentially in a situation where you could kill your pet if it is left, regardless of the situation.

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GSPCA Welfare & Cruelty Investigation training during a week of the first new welfare laws in Guernsey in over a decade

Submitted by Steve on 15:06, 19th Jul, 2024 | 0

This week Guernsey has seen its first new animal welfare laws in nearly a decade and this ironically coincided in a week where GSPCA Animal Welfare Manager Lorna Chadwick held training with many of the GSPCA team on Animal Welfare and Cruelty Investigations.

The GSPCA has a team of over 50 staff and over 800 volunteers helping ensure our work 24/7 365 days a year from rescuing sick and injured animals to investigating cruelty, calls to dogs in hots cars to the many other services we carry out which list is an extensive and ever growing list.

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