Submitted by GSPCA on 17:03, 27th Mar, 2012 |
Today when one of our Senior Care Assistants went to feed some of the wildlife when she discovered a lovely treat.
One of our female ducks hatched 14 little ducklings and proceeded to take them down onto the pond to see Gert and her friends.
To find out more on our Easter Fayre & Cupcake Competition Saturday 31st March
Submitted by GSPCA on 20:54, 19th Mar, 2012 |
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
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:31, 16th Mar, 2012 |
This time of year we all venture out in the garden to do the gardening and cut the grass while we enjoy the spring weather.
The GSPCA is urging islanders to take care as we have already had our first hedgehog casualty.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:09, 24th Feb, 2012 |
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.
Submitted by GSPCA on 10:52, 22nd Feb, 2012 |
Last night we had yet another casualty from the Torrey Canyon. We first received the call on Sunday but unable to get to contain the bird until last night the poor Great Crested Grebe has had to endure several nights covered in oil.
Yesterday Animal Collection Officer Geoff George managed to catch Adele as we’ve now named her and she will receive a number of bathes and hopefully some luck to survive before we can look to release her.
These birds are winter visitors to Guernsey and can be found in small numbers around our coast this time of year.
Submitted by GSPCA on 10:52, 22nd Feb, 2012 |
Every year the GSPCA rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured wildlife from discarded rubbish and litter. This morning we had an adult Gannet brought in tangled in fishing line. Found by kind States workers in Petit Bot the bird would have certainly died if they hadn’t rescued it.
Currently being freed from its bonds this poor bird was tangled from head to toe. Gary as he’s been named once free will be checked over fed and we will ensure he is tip top before release and we are hopeful for a good recovery.
Submitted by GSPCA on 20:34, 16th Feb, 2012 |
Donate A Kennel Proof
Dog Bed For Our Welfare Dogs
At the GSPCA we always need your help. There are many ways that you can support us and this is yet another.
We have signed up to a website that you can buy a dog bed online for the Animal Shelter.
Submitted by GSPCA on 13:21, 13th Feb, 2012 |
As the New Year came and the Wildlife Unit filling with animals nearly every day, the hot water demand has been at full tilt for cleaning the many cages and feed bowls.
The boilers in this building being over 20 years old decided that they could cope no more and failed in January leaving the staff boiling kettles whilst we tried to figure out what to do.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:23, 8th Feb, 2012 |
With the cold weather the GSPCA are appealing for help towards electric heat pads for the animals in our care.
We have a variety of species from cats to hedgehogs all in need of items to keep them warm in this cold snap. Although we have enough to manage at present we are appealing for donations so that we can purchase additional heaters in case we have more sick, injured or abandoned animals brought in this winter and what will no doubt be a busy time when the fledgling season starts.
Submitted by GSPCA on 13:04, 8th Feb, 2012 |
Last weekend the GSPCA and Guernsey were featured on BBC Countryfile.
If you missed the show you still have 5 weeks left to watch the programme on BBC Iplayer. To watch it go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01bpqs4
The Shelter staff enjoyed working with the film crew and production team. The GSPCA were very proud showing them the work we do for Guernsey’s wildlife and facilities we have.
