Warning from the GSPCA – Animals and Glass

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:53, 25th Jun, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA is asking to please be mindful of broken glass after a number of cats have been reported to be injured.

Although it is not clear of the exact location of where the incidents occurred, the GSPCA are asking land owners to please ensure that broken glass is disposed safely to help wildlife and other animals.

Vets often see animals injured by glass and during the Spring and Summer months more animals are out and about and therefore at risk.

The two most recent cats reported both needed stitches but thankfully are now back to health.

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Thank you to the students of Blanchelande College for helping at the Shelter last Friday

Submitted by GSPCA on 12:19, 25th Jun, 2013 | 0

Last Friday as part of their Service to the Community Day 22 students and 2 teachers from Blanchelande College spent the day at the GSPCA Animal Shelter.

From running a Coffee Morning to Cake Sale, Bric-a-brac Sale to walking dogs, cleaning out the seal room to washing out pools, and not to mention a very important job.......Blanchelande College students helping at the GSPCA Animal Shelter in Guernsey

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Thank you and well done to Clinton Millard who climbed Kilimanjaro

Submitted by GSPCA on 09:26, 24th Jun, 2013 | 0

You may remember back in March Clinton Millard appealed for sponsors towards his climb of Kilimanjaro earlier this year.

He was raising funds for both the GSPCA and MUG.  We are pleased to report that Clinton achieved his goal and raised a fantastic total of £950 which has been shared between the two charities.

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This Friday Blanchelande College students a coffee and bric-a-brac morning at the GSPCA & free microchipping

Submitted by GSPCA on 11:40, 18th Jun, 2013 | 0

This Friday 21st June 2013 20 students from Blanchelande College are helping at the GSPCA in lots of ways as part of their Service to the Community Day.

The students will be running a coffee morning and bric-a-brac sale between 10am and 3pm at the Shelter and will even have a lovely selection of cakes on sale.

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Two months since their release and seal pups Hanois and Jethou Bumblebee have been spotted once again

Submitted by GSPCA on 08:48, 18th Jun, 2013 | 0

Nearly 2 months to the day since the grey seal pups Jethou Bumblebee and Hanois were released by the GSPCA back into local waters and a month since they were last spotted we are pleased to announce that the residents of Jethou spotted them once again back in the bay where they were released yesterday afternoon.

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Christmas Lottery Grant helps save lives at the GSPCA

Submitted by GSPCA on 12:53, 17th Jun, 2013 | 0

The Christmas Lottery this year is helping save lives.

Thanks to a grant from the Christmas Lottery the GSPCA have been able to purchase an additional 5 Intensive Care Units.

June is always a busy month for the GSPCA as we are inundated with young animals and birds.

Currently the GSPCA has many young birds, baby hedgehogs, kittens, baby bunnies, new born degus, not to mention many sick and injured animals and birds.

The team at the GSPCA were overjoyed to be one of the many worthy causes to receive a grant to help purchase additional Intensive Care Units.

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Please help care for the wildlife of Guernsey | A message from the GSPCA and RSPB Guernsey

Submitted by GSPCA on 11:38, 13th Jun, 2013 | 0

The GSPCA and RSPB in Guernsey want you and your dog to enjoy your walk but we are appealing to owners to take care when you are out walking.

Spring and early Summer is the main season when your dog needs to be properly controlled to protect young farm animals and ground-nesting birds.

Ground nesting birds during the bird breeding season, which is usually April to July is a time when we are asking you to keep your dog under close control or on a short lead in areas where they may be nesting.

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What to do if you find a baby bird in Guernsey

Submitted by GSPCA on 10:40, 11th Jun, 2013 | 0

Over the last few weeks the GSPCA have been receiving baby birds on a daily basis and the Animal Shelter would like to remind everyone what to do if  you find a young bird.

As a general rule, it is best to leave baby birds alone.

A baby bird has a greater chance of survival in the wild than it has being hand-reared by man as they learn to fend for themselves and how to forage for food by their parents.

Around 2 weeks after hatching young birds in your Bailiwick garden usually leave the nest, just before they learn how to fly.

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Well done to the GSPCA team & everyone that did the Itex Walk on Saturday

Submitted by GSPCA on 16:32, 10th Jun, 2013 | 0

430am Saturday morning 3 staff and one volunteer were queuing outside the White Hart as the sun rose to start the 38.5mile Itex Walk around Guernsey.

The GSPCA team were made up of Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager, Geoff George Animal Collection Officer, Tony Gallie Animal Care Assistant and Natalie Randall Volunteer Warden.

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A trio of rescued Silkies from Vale now at the GSPCA

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:32, 7th Jun, 2013 | 0

At the GSPCA we are often called regarding abandoned animals.

Last week a concerned member of public spotted a trio of Grey Silkies wandering around the Vale Castle area.

The birds were quite nervous and wasn't able to catch them so called in the GSPCA to assist.

Geoff George the GSPCA Animal Collection Officer attended the seen a number of times last week before he finally managed to catch them.

Safe and sound now at the Shelter they are doing well and there is a home already lined up for them.

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