The Cornwall Wildlife Trust urged members of the public to stay away from all dead animals which wash up on beaches including seals, dolphins, porpoises, whales and sea birds. There has also been cases of bird flu in a dolphin in Devon, the Trust said on its website.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust have said -
‘The general public are advised against approaching and interacting with seals in the UK, even when the animals are in danger or distress.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust are also urging all members of the public to stay away from all dead animals, which wash into our beaches, including seals, dolphins, porpoises, whales and, of course, sea birds.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Marine Strandings Network (MSN) are, however, taking extra precautions within the project, which will sit alongside our high standards of health and safety.
It is now mandatory for all volunteers attending strandings to wear face masks and wear protective eyewear in addition to their usual PPE (disposable gloves and full waterproofs which must be disinfected after use) and cleaning processes.’
As these cases are so close to our shores the GSPCA like Cornwall Wildlife Trust also urge members of the public to not approach any dead stranded animals and to report it to Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services by emailing [email protected] or calling 01481 227000.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It is terrible to hear of the recent news of 5 deceased seals found on the Cornwall coast with avian bird flu.”
“There were also recent cases of seals in Scotland with Avian Bird Flu and we have highlighted to our team and other Channel Island organisations and vets heightened precautions if called out to injured seals to lower any risks to team members.”
“We currently have 6 seal pups at the GSPCA all of which have been with us for over 6 weeks and their pools are covered so thankfully the risk to those in our care is extremely low.”
“Saying that there are still young pups around the coast and we will have to take care if we are called out to any and urge the public not to approach a seal whether alive or deceased but if alive and concerned to call us on 257261 or if deceased contact the Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services by emailing [email protected] or calling 01481 227000.”
“As far as we know there have never been reports of Bird Flu transmitting from seals to humans, or vice versa, in the UK.”
“Bird flu continues to be identified in commercial poultry across the British Isles in recent months so it is very important to also take care when handling any sick or injured birds and again you can call us on 257261 for advice.”
“We are currently fund raising for a new Wildlife Hospital to help the 1000’s of wild animals through our doors and celebrating 150 years and to find out more ways to support this and other projects please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .”
The GSPCA were recently delighted to announce that planning has been approved for a new Wildlife Hospital at the GSPCA and you can help this much needed facility become a reality from Buying a Brick to becoming a Build Partner.
Could you Buy a Brick? We can put the certificate and Engraved Brick in the name of a friend, in memory, your company or a loved one and there are a number of goodies you will get as part of this kind gift helping us build for the future to help wildlife in Guernsey.
We now have permission which includes demolishing a number of very old buildings one of which dates back to the 1940’s.
We really need your help. We have raised an amazing £300,000 towards the estimated costs for the facility which are approximately £2,000,000 to build the GSPCA Wildlife Hospital and to remove the old buildings.
There are a number of ways you can help including the Buy a Brick such as donating to this much needed project or could your group, trust or business help in much bigger ways –
To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal
To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf
To become a larger donors or as a corporate you may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
The next step is go to tender, but for those wanting to help in much larger ways here are the estimated costs for some of the facilities that make up the £2,000,000 –
- Demolitions £70,000
- Sub-structure £80,000
- Drainage £99,000
- Slab £160,000
- Roof £263,000
- External Walls £180,000
- Glazing to whole build £70,000
- Each rehabilitation room £40,000
- Central feed kitchen £35,000
- Each marine rehabilitation room and access to pool £30,000
- Rehabilitation Pool – to be confirmed
- Rehabilitation aviaries/pens - £15-20,000 each
- Receiving office where the public can drop animals off and they can be admitted and entered into the system - £25-30,000
With 6 seals currently at the GSPCA and over 120 hedgehogs, not to mention many other injured birds and wild rabbits you would think the GSPCA is extremely busy and you would be correct.
The new Wildlife Hospital will help house the 2500+ wildlife that come through the GSPCA doors each year and with our environment a major concern a facility that would help benefit future generations.
“We couldn’t do so much without your support.”
Donate
Donate by calling 01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023
In February the GSPCA launch GSPCA Purple Month where we kick off our 150 year celebrations and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years
Sponsored Event
Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
Wish List
Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal
To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal
To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf
Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
Legacies & Bequests
By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future. After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.
A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding
Gift Aid on Donations over £500
To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0
2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief
To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0
Become a sponsor and GSPCA member
Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
To become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf
Share our posts and follow us on social media
Many of you will have seen us on social media and your support liking and sharing our posts is really appreciated, and to visit our social media pages please go to
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA
Twitter https://twitter.com/GSPCA
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gspca-guernsey-965b0751/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gspca_guernsey/
Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter
To subscribe to our supporters newsletter and find out about upcoming events and news please go to https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9324335c87c8b3ec9f0016f2a&id=e61c951a08
Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261
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Reception & Shop area
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Collecting/Dropping Off Boarding Dogs & Cats
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Viewing animals for adoption
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Emergencies Call 257261 or the Shelter is manned 24/7
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GSPCA Charity Shop in Smith Street
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -
Are you supporting the GSPCA our 150th year? Here are a few ways you could get involved | GSPCA Guernsey
Wednesday 29th March 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
March 2023 – Adopt a Rescue Guinea Pig Month
Friday 3rd March 2023 - World Wildlife Day
18th – 19th March 2023 GSPCA have a stall with Guernsey Arts and Guernsey Museums for “Guernsey’s Wild Escape”, part of the Art Fund UK wide initiative “The Wild Escape”
Wednesday 22nd March - International Day of the Seal
Thursday 23rd March 2023 – National Puppy Day
April 2023 – Easter Virtual Pet Show
Sunday 2nd April – National Ferret Day
Tuesday 4th April 2023 – World Rat Day
Tuesday 25th April 2023 – World Penguin Day
April 2022 Autism Guernsey and GSPCA Puffin Parade Launch – Date to be Confirmed https://puffinparade.org.gg/
April 2023 – AGM – Date to be Confirmed
May 2023 - International Respect for Chickens Month
7th May 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday
Friday 12th May to Friday 19th May GSPCA 150th Year Cupcake Week
Sunday 21st May 2023 150th Year Celebrations & Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday
Tuesday 23rd May 2023 International Turtle Day
Tuesday 30th May – International Hug Your Cat Day
Wednesday 31st May 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
June 2023 – National Microchipping Month
June 2023 – 150th Year Sponsored Dog Walk – Date to be Confirmed
4th June 2023 Arts Seafront Sunday
10th June 2023 Saffrey Rotary Walk https://safferyrotarywalk.org.gg/
Summer 2023 – Summer Sunday Family Lunch
Wednesday 14th June 2023 – World Sea Turtle Day
Sunday 25th June 2023 – Guernsey Charities Fete
25th June 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday
Friday 23rd June 2023 - Take Your Dog To Work Day
June 26th to July 3rd 2023 – National Rabbit Week
Wednesday 12th July 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
Sunday 16th July 2023 – World Snake Day
6th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday
13th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday
Monday 14th August 2023 – World Lizard Day
August 2023 – West Show
August 2023 – North Show
September 2023 - World Animal Remembrance Month
GSPCA 150th Year Ball – Date to be Confirmed
24th September 2023 St Johns Ambulance Seafront Sunday
Wednesday 13th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
October 2023 - World Animal Month
Wednesday 4th October 2023 - World Animal Day
Wednesday 25th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
Wednesday 8th November 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course
Wednesday 15th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course
Wednesday 22nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
Monday 4th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day
Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to celebrate our 150 years please get in touch…………..
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