Stray turtle on her way back home

Submitted by Steve on 10:15, 30th Jun, 2021 | 0

Earlier this month the GSPCA had a very large turtle recued after being handed into Les Eturs Veterinary Centre.

The reptile was found in Castel earlier this mont and the GSPCA have been trying to find the owner and we are delighted to say that today was the magical day that ‘Tilly as she is named was reunited.

Will Domaille GSPCA staff member said “The turtle was found in Castel and it was great to hand her back to her owners today.”

“We actually have quite a few musk turtles at the GSPCA in need of homes and anyone interested please do get in touch with us.”

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Shocked dog walking family find a hognose stray snake near Halfway filter

Submitted by Steve on 15:24, 23rd Jul, 2020 | 0

Earlier today a couple walking their dog and son found a stray young hognose snake near the Halfway filter.

Now safe at the GSPCA this non-indigenous reptile is being housed in one of the Shelters vivarium’s.

The GSPCA are appealing for anyone that has any information or lost a young hognose snake to contact the Animal Shelter on 01481 257261

Seb Goman GSPCA staff member said “The snake was brought in by a couple with their son that were just out walking their dog near the Halfway filter on the sea front.”

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FOUND 2 STRAY RABBITS – Lop eared grey and white bunny found at L’Ancresse and poorly black lop bunny at Pleinmont

Submitted by Steve on 15:05, 3rd Sep, 2019 | 0

Last night the GSPCA wardens were called out to rescue a stray bunny from L’Ancresse.

The very friendly grey and white adult lop eared rabbit sadly has no microchip and the GSPCA is appealing for information to get this lovely rabbit home.

Earlier in the day the GSPCA Ambulance Driver was called to help another poorly black rabbit which was also a lop eared rabbit, but this one was found at Pleinmont.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Just after 9pm last night our GSPCA Volunteer Wardens arrived with a lovely grey and white lop eared rabbit that was found at L’Ancresse.”

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Missing your mother and baby turkeys? Stray turkey and nine chicks found near Grow Ltd now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:06, 22nd Aug, 2019 | 0

At the GSPCA we currently have a mother and her 9 back turkey chicks.

Rescued by the GSPCA near Grow Ltd on Tuesday by GSPCA Ambulance Officer Geoff George the birds are currently in our care and we are appealing for their owner.

If you know of someone who has lost their turkeys please ask them to call the GSPCA on 01481 257261.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We don’t see many turkeys needing our help each year although we have rehomed a few that came to local fame that were found just before Christmas like Tinsel and Cracker.”

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Very lucky stray bearded dragon found near Saumarez Park now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:32, 21st Dec, 2018 | 0

Scott is the second bearded dragon to be found in the area of Saumarez Lane, near Saumarez Park as we had Debbie found not far from the area earlier this year.

The adult bearded dragon would have unlikely survived if it hadn’t been found as they originate from Australia and need a warm climate to live.

If you know of someone who has lost their bearded dragon please ask them to call the GSPCA on 01481 257261.

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Stray very poorly tabby and white cat on a drip at the vets found in Castel

Submitted by Steve on 16:40, 31st Aug, 2018 | 0

This afternoon a cat was rescued in a garden that had collapsed.

The female stray tabby and white cat is extremely thin and is extremely dehydrated so was rushed to the vets where she is currently on a drip.

She sadly has no microchip and blood results are showing she has some major health issues.

The cat was found in Castel and will need to stay with our vets as she is so poorly.

We are appealing to anyone that has lost their tabby and white cat to please call the Shelter on 257261 or to pop in to the GSPCA in St Andrews.

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Beautiful friendly stray black and white rex rabbit found near La Hougette School

Submitted by Steve on 22:08, 21st Aug, 2018 | 0

Last night a member of public while out found a very friendly black and white rex rabbit near La Hougette School.

Now in the care of the GSPCA, we are appealing to anyone that has lost their rabbit to please call the Shelter on 257261 or to pop in to the GSPCA in St Andrews.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Last night was a very busy night shift a one of the strays to arrive that we are still trying to find an owner is a very pretty and friendly black and white rex adult rabbit.”

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Restaurant going snake - Stray young snake found on South Esplanade

Submitted by Steve on 09:08, 8th May, 2018 | 0

Last night just after 8pm GSPCA Ambulance Night Wardens were called out to the seafront in St Peter Port to collect the fourth stray reptile in a week.

Two stray tortoise have been claimed, the bearded dragon is still at the Shelter and we are appealing for an owner to come forward and the reptile rescued last night is a Ghost Corn Snake.

GSPCA Ambulance Night Wardens Matt Hill-Smith and Jen Bradshaw arrived at a restaurant on South Esplanade and found a very sweet, pretty, young Ghost Corn Snake.

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If you go down to the Cobo Nature Trail you might be in for a big surprise – Stray bearded dragon found

Submitted by Steve on 21:27, 3rd May, 2018 | 0

This evening a member of public while out for a walk along the Nature Trail near Cobo came across a wild animal more likely to be seen living in the desserts of Australia.

On a lovely Spring evening just after 8pm a bearded dragon has been found.

Now at the GSPCA although a little thin the reptile has been named ‘Debbie’ and is safe, warm with some fresh food and water in a vivarium.

The GSPCA are appealing to anyone that has lost their bearded dragon to please call the Shelter on 257261 or to pop in to the GSPCA in St Andrews.

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Canaries life saved from the snow and ice safe at the GSPCA with his owner on the way

Submitted by Steve on 16:22, 1st Mar, 2018 | 0

This morning we reported a stray canary that had been seen as a stray in the snow.

The stray canary had been seen this morning in a garden near Princess Royal Centre at Les Ozouet.

Only an hour ago the brird flew into a home near Melodonia on Route de la Houge de Pommier,.

Geoff George GSPCA Animal Collection Officer braved the snow and caught the bird which is now at the GSPCA and we are delighted to report we have found the owner who is on her way.

Helen Holmes GSPCA Admin Manager said "I've just taken the call and the owner is on her way."

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