Today is International Turtle Day and we have helped many turtles at the GSPCA including those that have been flown to Gran Canaria like Olivia the Loggerhead Turtle that was rescued in 2016 and Murtle the Green Turtle that was rescued over a decade ago.
One of the luckiest and most unusual stories of a turtle we have ever had at the GSPCA is that of ‘Billy No Mates’ as he’s been named.
Billy No Mates was rescued in a very unusual manner back in early March this year.
We have mentioned that we have flown wild turtles back to the warmer waters where they belong, but Billy No Mates had a flight that he was very lucky to escape.
On the 4th March he was found dropping from the sky!
Billy No Mates was seen being dropped by a gull and was a very lucky young musk turtle to survive his ordeal.
Where he was originally from we do not know and sadly no owner reported a young missing musk turtle, but his landing took place in St Peter Port where he was rescued and has since been in our care at the GSPCA.
Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said “We’ve never had a flying turtle in before at the GSPCA.”
“Billy No Mates was rescued after being dropped by a flying gull and is one very lucky musk turtle.”
”We have lots of musk turtles looking for new homes, Billy No Mates is very small so is on his own but we have groups also looking for new homes and anyone looking to adopt some please give us a call on 01481 257261, email [email protected] or pop in 11am to 4pm any day.”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Today is International Turtle DA and we have many amazing turtle stories at the GSPCA but the most amazing is that of Billy No Mates a musk turtle who was dropped from the sky by a gull.”
“It happened back in March and despite searching for his owner he was unclaimed and now needs a loving new home.”
“Last month we had two musk turtles dumped at the GSPCA and we have even rescued and helped a loggerhead and a green turtle in recent years.”
“If you can’t help give a turtle a home you can always sponsor those in our care by becoming an Angel Pen Pal http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf , donate to their care online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) , over the phone by calling 01481 257261 or pop into the Shelter.”
“To see some of those in need of a home please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals .”
Find out about our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday
To support #GSPCACupcakeWeek and find out more please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-cupcake-week
You can donate via our giving.gg page or create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To donate to Hannah, Mambo and Andy the seal pups please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4617/Help-the-seal-pups-at-the-GSPCA or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
To donate to help Harley the staffys life saving operations Just Giving page please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4622/Please-help-Harley-s-operation-and-care
To visit the Just Giving page raising funds for life saving Intensive Care Units please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gspcaintensivecare or to buy one directly for the Shelter please visit https://brinsea.co.uk/small-animal-care/tlc-intensive-care-incubators/tlc-30-advance/
To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
To download a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf
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 learn about the ‘Buy a Brick’ in the new Wildlife Hospital and find out more please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launch-buy-brick-proposed-new-wildlife-hospital
To learn more about our biggest project, become an Exclusive Build Partner and support our Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
To donate to the animals in our care another via our paypal page - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
To see some of the animals looking for homes at the GSPCA please visit – http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
Another way to support us is our on site Charity Shop and refreshment area and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-onsite-charity-shop
If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days
For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship
On Monday 3rd June we have a volunteer induction evening and for more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
To see our upcoming guided tours please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca
To see our Wish List on our website please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
For lots more ideas on how you can support the shelter and the animals in our care then please visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
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