Dakota the Guernsey seal pup rescued near the Fairy Ring

Submitted by Steve on 16:19, 6th Dec, 2020 | 0

Yesterday the GSPCA were called to a sighting of a grey seal pup.

GSPCA team member Sarah Langlois was the first on the scene to a thin, poorly grey seal pup at only a few weeks of age.

She immediately called Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals at the GSPCA who confirmed the pup was emaciated and in need of emergency care.

The pup was transported by the GSPCA Animal Ambulance yesterday afternoon from Pleinmont to the GSPCA seal facility in St Andrews where he has been receiving around the clock care and has been named Dakota.

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Joey the Jersey seal pup update after 2 weeks of care at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:18, 27th Nov, 2020 | 0

Two weeks ago British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) Jersey rescued a poorly seal pup spotted on Les Écréhous.

Joey at a very thin 18kgs was cared for over night at New Era Vets before being transported to Guernsey.

To donate to his care please visit https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal

Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals at the GSPCA said “Joey continues to improve and we are caring for him around the clock.”

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Locally grown Christmas Festive Trees in aid of GSPCA selling fast contact Tim for more details

Submitted by Steve on 16:11, 27th Nov, 2020 | 0

Locally grown Christmas or Festive Trees have been selling fast over the last few days.

Tim Pellett GSPCA Training and Community Officer said “Anyone interested in buying a locally grown Blue Spruce needs to give the Shelter a call on 257261 or email me on [email protected] .”

“We have sold all the good shaped smaller trees but still have quite a number of very large trees.”

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Wish List thanks and this Black Friday help give a Merry Christmas to animals at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:59, 27th Nov, 2020 | 0

Many will be shopping online over the coming days and searching for bargains as gifts.

Have you thought of the hundreds of animals in our care this Christmas and the incredibly difficult year we have all faced and bringing some joy and helping animals at the GSPCA?

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “After the hardest year we have ever faced in living memory at the GSPCA for so many reasons maybe you can help bring some Christmas cheer to the animals in our care.”

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Olly McTolly the Razorbill released back to the wild

Submitted by Steve on 17:11, 25th Nov, 2020 | 0

On the evening of the 9th October GSPCA Ambulance Warden was called out in the dark to rescue an oiled Razorbill found at L’Eree.

The stormy Winter weather often stirs up oil from the seabed causing wildlife harm and Olly McTolly as the bird was called when found was rushed to the GSPCA where GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne checked the poorly bird in and provided the initial first aid with the Ambulnace Warden.

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GSPCA ADVICE Protect your birds from H5N8 avian influenza

Submitted by Steve on 16:57, 23rd Nov, 2020 | 0

The GSPCA are urging bird owners to protect their pets.

With growing numbers of cases of H5N8 avian influenza throughout the UK their Animal & Plant Department Agency have been sending out weekly notifications of new cases in both wild and domestic birds with the most recent case today in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

Recently the States of Guernsey States Vets published this information on their facebook page -

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Locally grown Blue Spruce Christmas Trees on sale from Monday in aid of GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:35, 20th Nov, 2020 | 0

The GSPCA are very excited to announce we are selling locally grown Christmas Trees from Monday raising funds for the many animals in our care and for our vital work.

Tim Pellett GSPCA Community & Training Officer said “

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We all need a Ray of Sunshine in our lives please support 11 year old Astrid and download her song to raise funds for animals

Submitted by Steve on 15:47, 19th Nov, 2020 | 0

11 year old Astrid Meadow has released her song ‘You’re A Ray of Sunshine’ online to raise funds for the GSPCA and Guernsey Animal Aid.

Astrid absolutely loves animals and the proceeds raised from those downloading her song will be donated to help animals in Guernsey.

Here are the three platforms where you can download this fantastic song.

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Injured Kestrel and Peregrine caught in netting or is it?

Submitted by Steve on 16:36, 18th Nov, 2020 | 0

Today the GSPCA have had two calls to help injured birds of prey.

One a Peregrine Falcon in St Martins and the other a Kestrel at the Fairy Ring.

The Kestrel has been named Oberon and has an injured wing.

He was rescued earlier today by GSPCA team member Neil Hughes who attended in the GSPCA Ambulance.

Oberon has been checked over and is under treatment in our Wildlife Unit.

The Peregrine was called in this morning and GSPCA team member Kevin Beausire headed there in the GSPCA Ambulance with the caller informing us the bird was caught in netting.

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Huge thanks to all involved and supported the GSPCA Quiz Night at the Cock and Bull

Submitted by Steve on 13:03, 18th Nov, 2020 | 0

A huge thanks from all at the GSPCA to those that supported the GSPCA Quiz Night at the Cock and Bull which took place last week.

Originally planned for March earlier this year it sadly had to be postponed due to lock down and Covid-19.

Thankfully due to our safe Bailiwick bubble and #GuernseyTogether spirit organisors and GSPCA team members Beckie Bailey and Nicolle Morgan were able to reschedule and run what was a fabulous evening.

With dozens of raffle prizes and dozens of participants the pub was full with supporters raising funds for the many animals in our care.

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