With more hoglets in at the GSPCA here is advice on what to do if you find young hedgehogs

Submitted by Steve on 17:23, 29th Jul, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we have started to see the another round of Hoglets (baby hedgehogs) being found and rescued in Guernsey.

You normally see Hoglets in May, June or July, when the first litters are generally born, and in August-September, when the second litters are born.

During April and May we had a number of Hoglets rescued and also mothers that gave birth on site, many of which are already back in the wild.

The average size of a litter is four to five, and they appear after about a 4 1/2 week pregnancy.

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Volunteer Induction afternoon at the GSPCA 2pm Wednesday 30th July

Submitted by Steve on 08:57, 29th Jul, 2014 | 0

Tomorrow at 2pm at the GSPCA we have a Volunteer Induction Afternoon.

We have arranged additional inductions to help those off for the summer and looking to help animals in Guernsey get involved at the GSPCA.

To volunteer on site with the animals you must be over 14 years of age, but we are always looking for volunteers to help with fund raising of all ages.

You are welcome to attend the induction if you are under 14 with permission of your parent or guardian.

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Porridge a Little Egret at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:27, 28th Jul, 2014 | 0

On Thursday last week the GSPCA were called out to rescue a Little Egret in St Sampsons.

Porridge as the pretty white bird is called is believed to be a young bird that could not fly.  He was found in the grounds of the prison and is recuperating at the Shelter.

Over the weekend we tried a release but Porridge decided he wasn't quite fit enough to go.

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Emily Adams & Maisie Andrews help raise funds for the GSPCA Redevelopment Appeal

Submitted by Steve on 15:15, 28th Jul, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA today a young lady popped in to say hello and donate funds that she had raised with a friend for the Redevelopment Appeal.

Emily Adams who is 12 years old with her friend Maisie Andrews from the Grammar School decided to help raise funds for the Redevelopment Appeal after hearing about the work of the Animal Shelter and the need for the new buildings from Sarah Creasey the Welfare and Education Officer.

Emily and Maisie raised the wonderful sum of £27 by collecting in school.

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Northern Trust staff helping hands at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:29, 23rd Jul, 2014 | 0

With Summer upon us and the nice weather enabling the outside jobs to be done in the sun the GSPCA are always looking for help with the maintenance and grounds around the Animal Shelter.

Yesterday the team at the GSPCA were over joyed to welcome 10 staff from Northern Trust who gave their day to help the team at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews with all sorts of jobs that desperately needed doing.

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Hedgehog & Hoglet Happy Endings in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 21:38, 22nd Jul, 2014 | 0

On Friday the 11th July and Friday the 18th July the GSPCA had two fantastic happy endings.

The first starts on the 3rd May this year when an unwell hedgehog was brought into the GSPCA that had been out in the day.

With a few health issues on entry the female hedgehog named Brie gave birth to Edam, Feta and Babybell only days after arriving.

After weeks of care the mother and her babies which were found in St Peter Port were released very close to where they were found in a safe area.

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Only days after the GSPCA warn about fishing waste, another bird dies due to a fish hook

Submitted by Steve on 20:02, 22nd Jul, 2014 | 0

Last week at the GSPCA we issued a warning on waste and rubbish injuring animals, especially those at sea.

On Sunday the GSPCA were called out to an injured gannet at Port Soif.

Emma Trousdale from the GSPCA responded in the ambulance to rescue a gannet that had a fish hook through her eye.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said "We rescue and help animals 24 hours a day 7 days a week, but the gannet rescued on Sunday must have been in a great deal of pain and it is hard to say how long the fish hook had been through the eye."

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Hot Cars Kill Dogs - As the hot weather continues please think of your pets

Submitted by Steve on 14:04, 22nd Jul, 2014 | 0

With another sunny week ahead of us the GSPCA want to ensure all pet owners take care of their animals.

The GSPCA during hot weather always receive reports from concerned members of the public that have seen dogs locked in cars and other animals in glass houses.

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

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En-Route St Andrews Co-operative staff help out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 19:02, 17th Jul, 2014 | 0

Yesterday staff from En-Route St Andrews Co-operative spent the day helping at the GSPCA.

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Appeal for volunteers to help man the GSPCA stall for Carnival Week & also help man the phone at the GSPCA Animal Shelter

Submitted by Steve on 17:18, 16th Jul, 2014 | 0

At the GSPCA we are currently appealing for volunteers to help in a few specific roles.

Over the summer months we have many fund raisers coming up and we are at many of the major events.

Next week we have a fun games stall all week in Market Square from Monday 21st to Saturday 26th July and we would love it if we could find helpers and volunteers to give a hand.

Each day we are in St Peter Port between 9am and 4pm and if you can help please get in touch.

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