Take care when looking for a pet as you could quickly have a house full - Chinese Hamsters in need of a good home

Submitted by GSPCA on 12:27, 17th Sep, 2012 | 0

A year since the GSPCA had over 40 hamsters the Shelter has recently received another home full.

Fortunately less than quarter the number of last years incident the GSPCA is asking pet owners to take care when choosing small mammals as pets.  Hamsters puberty happens from as young as 4 weeks and with a gestation period of 2 to 3 weeks and a litter size of 1 to 18 babies a home could quickly be overwhelmed.  
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Adele the Grebe from Torrey Canyon released back to the wild

Submitted by GSPCA on 13:43, 29th Mar, 2012 | 1

Adele the Grebe from Torrey Canyon released back to the wild GuernseyOn The 21st February a Great Crested Grebe was rescued from the Torrey Canyon after being found covered in oil.

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Microchip Special Offer - Only £4.99 from 1st March until World Stray Animal Day, 4th April 2012

Submitted by GSPCA on 13:31, 29th Mar, 2012 | 0

The GSPCA and Guernsey Animal Aid receive dozens of stray animals every month.  Some have collars with owners details and some are returned to owners that have left us information looking for their lost pet.  Thankfully many are Microchipped so after scanning them we can quickly get them back to their owners, but not enough!

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Adele the oiled Grebe on the road to recovery

Submitted by GSPCA on 20:54, 19th Mar, 2012 | 0

An update on Adele the Grebe that came in covered in oil from Torey Canyon last month.

We are pleased to say she is doing well and the oil has now been removed.  We are caring for her until her water proofing returns before we release her to the wild.  Currently having physio on one of our pools she appears to be enjoying being back on the water.

To find out more details about Cupcake Week 25th - 31st March and raise money to care for birds like Adele

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Springing Numbers of Guinea Pigs & Rabbits

Submitted by GSPCA on 17:21, 7th Mar, 2012 | 1

From a bunny boom to a guinea pig bonanza the Animal Shelter is now inundated with over 20 rabbits, guinea pigs and rats in need of a good home.

From strays, unwanted litters and those that cannot be cared for due to an owner’s change of circumstances or welfare reasons the Shelter is literally bursting with these little animals looking for new homes.

Just last night another stray rabbit was found wandering and we urge any owners that lose their pets to ensure they register their details with the Shelter as we have stray animals brought in every day.

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Blue is a very special chap and is still in need of a home

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:55, 3rd Mar, 2012 | 0

Blue came into the Animal Shelter as an extremely thin stray nearly 3 months ago. 

After doing a number of tests it has become apparent that the poor little fella is hyperthyroid and therefore on treatment for the rest of his life.

The vet has estimated that he is between 9 and 11 years old but it is difficult to say due to his health problems.

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Sidney’s Sponsored Dog Walk On Sunday 29TH April 2012

Submitted by GSPCA on 17:52, 28th Feb, 2012 | 0

 YOU ARE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN SIDNEY’S SPONSORED DOG WALK ON SUNDAY 29TH APRIL 2012.

MEETING FROM 1.00PM FOR REGISTRATION AND TO HAND IN COMPLETED FORMS & FUNDS 

STARTING AT 2PM FROM GRANDES ROCQUES CAR PARK FINISHING AT L’ANCRESSE CAR PARK BY THE BEACHOUSE.

ALL DOGS MUST REMAIN ON A LEAD FOR DURATION OF THE WALK

THERE WILL BE WATER STOPS FOR DOGS AND OWNERS ALONG THE COURSE

DOGGY MESS BAGS AND BINS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED

THE EVENT WILL BE FULLY MARSHALLED ESPECIALLY WHERE ROAD ACCESS IS REQUIRED

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Another casualty from discarded fishing hooks

Submitted by GSPCA on 16:09, 24th Feb, 2012 | 0

Only a day after the warning of rubbish and we have yet another injured bird this time a fishing hook injury.  The razorbill which we have named Bill survived last night after coming in and is doing well in one of our intensive care units with the hook removed we are hopeful that the wound will heal.

What you can do to help to help the animals of Guernsey

Protecting pets, farm animals and wildlife from harmful rubbish is straightforward – simply dispose of your waste responsibly. 

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Think Fairtrade and Free Range this Pancake Day

Submitted by GSPCA on 16:44, 20th Feb, 2012 | 0

Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday and many of us will shopping for our ingredients today.  The GSPCA would like to remind everyone to think of the produce that you are going to use and please look to buy Animal Welfare friendly products such as free range eggs.

Although the EU legislation has forced many battery farms to improve their standards, chickens that live as free range birds have a much better quality of life.

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Gert the duck and friends visit our donkeys at the GSPCA Animal Shelter, Guernsey

Submitted by GSPCA on 17:47, 17th Feb, 2012 | 0
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