UPDATE on the Slovakian puppies - here are the 25 faces

Submitted by Steve on 19:03, 17th Sep, 2015 | 0

4 weeks ago today 25 Slovakian puppies were detained at Customs in St Peter Port harbour.

On Thursday the 3rd September two people were in Guernsey Magistrate Court for animal cruelty and fraud to hear their verdicts.

A 59-year-old man from the Slovak Republic was found guilty of animal cruelty and fraud and fined a total of £2,700.  He was told that the fine must be paid from custody or he would serve the alternative of 14 days in prison.

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You've seen Dobbie the Slovakian puppy - This Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday all of puppies at our Display & Collection

Submitted by Steve on 13:40, 10th Sep, 2015 | 0

This Sunday see the faces of the puppies many have been talking about.

This weekend it is our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday and as part of the celebrations and the event the team are putting together a display of pictures and information about the 25 Slovakian pups.

To see more about the days evets please click here.

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Update on the 25 Slovakian puppies & details of The Puppy Smuggling Scandal reports

Submitted by Steve on 17:04, 7th Sep, 2015 | 0

On Thursday of last week two people were in Guernsey Magistrate Court for animal cruelty and fraud to hear their verdicts.

A 59-year-old man from the Slovak Republic was found guilty of animal cruelty and fraud and fined a total of £2,700.  He was told that the fine must be paid from custody or he would serve the alternative of 14 days in prison.

To see the details please click here.

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Slovakian man charged for animal welfare offences and fraud after transporting 25 dogs - more details to follow soon

Submitted by Steve on 17:56, 4th Sep, 2015 | 0

Yesterday two people were in Guernsey Magistrate Court for animal cruelty and fraud to hear their verdicts.

A 59-year-old man from the Slovak Republic was found guilty of animal cruelty and fraud and fined a total of £2,700 and was told that the fine must be paid from custody or he would serve the alternative of 14 days in prison.

The 27-year-old woman had charges against her dropped.

The dogs were brought to Guernsey in a van aboard a ferry from St Malo on the 27th August with a final destination in the UK.

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Thank you for your donations helping the 25 dogs in our care

Submitted by Steve on 20:16, 3rd Sep, 2015 | 0

The GSPCA would like to extend a huge thank you for the fantastic support we have been receiving over the last few days.

We have been appealing for towels and donations to care for 25 dogs that were transported to the GSPCA last week and the many other animals at the Shelter.

To see the reason why these dogs arrived please click here.

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Animal Cruelty - 2 arrested transporting 25 dogs in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 17:51, 2nd Sep, 2015 | 0

On Thursday 27th August, the States Vet received an official notification of concerns for the welfare of 25 dogs being transported in a van from Slovakia to the UK via Guernsey on board the ferry from France.

Guernsey Border Agency officers stopped the van and in conjunction with the States Vet the animals were removed to the GSPCA because of concern for their condition.

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Guernsey Police Investigation Update - Sheep killed - Torteval Area

Submitted by GSPCA on 18:03, 13th Dec, 2013 | 0

Guernsey Police can confirm that following an investigation involving the killing of a sheep overnight on the 10th December 2013 an 18 year old local male has been charged with offences under The Protection of Animals Ordinance and with a further offence of criminal damage. 

He has been released on conditional bail and is due to appear in Guernsey Magistrates Court on the 23rd December 2013. 

The other two people arrested have been bailed pending a decision from the Children’s Convener.

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Police Investigation Update - Sheep killed - Torteval Area

Submitted by GSPCA on 08:49, 13th Dec, 2013 | 0

Guernsey Police can confirm that three males have been arrested overnight, following the killing of a sheep in the Torteval area earlier this week. 

Currently none of the arrested persons have been charged with any offences, but they remain in police custody at this time with ongoing investigations in to the incident.

If anyone has any information in relation to this matter they are urged to make contact with Police Headquarters on 725111 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.

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Police Witness Appeal - Sheep killed - Torteval Area

Submitted by GSPCA on 08:39, 13th Dec, 2013 | 0

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have information leading to the identity of the offender(s) in relation to an incident in the Torteval Area which had occurred overnight Tuesday the 10th December 2013 in which a sheep was killed after apparently being run over by a vehicle.

It appears that the vehicle entered the field by driving over an electric fence.  Clearly this is a distressing incident for the farmer and appears to be a callous and mindless act of cruelty towards a defenceless animal.

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