WARNING TO DOG OWNERS – Possible Palm Oil spotted on the east coast of Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 20:58, 25th Sep, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA wants to let all dog owners know that what we believe is Palm Oil spotted on the east coast of Guernsey which can be extremely poisonous to your dogs.

Last winter the States of Guernsey reported on their facebook page ‘We've received a report that palm oil has washed up at Pembroke (please note this was last years post).

If you notice any grey, cream or white fatty substances, please do not remove the substance, but report it to Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services by emailing aclms@gov.gg or calling 01481 227000.

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WARNING TO DOG OWNERS – Possible Palm Oil spotted at Grand Rocque and Saline Bay

Submitted by Steve on 15:48, 10th Mar, 2023 | 0

The GSPCA wants to let all dog owners know that what we believe is Palm Oil spotted at Grand Rocque and Saline Bay which can be extremely poisonous to your dogs.

Last month the States of Guernsey reported on their facebook page ‘We've received a report that palm oil has washed up at Pembroke.

If you notice any grey, cream or white fatty substances, please do not remove the substance, but report it to Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services by emailing aclms@gov.gg or calling 01481 227000.

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WARNING TO DOG OWNERS Possible Palm Oil reported at Pembroke

Submitted by Steve on 22:16, 25th Nov, 2021 | 0

The GSPCA is warning dog owners of the possible presence of a waxy substance along our coast line which could well be Palm Oil.

We have been informed of a sighting at Pembroke earlier today.

The public is advised not to remove the palm oil but anyone who has picked any up should double wrap it in plastic and dispose of it with their normal refuse.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have had a report of a white oily substance being seen at Pembroke and we are asking all dog owners to be vigilant.”

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Last day of 2020 sees the GSPCA rescue Titan the seal pup

Submitted by Steve on 16:09, 4th Jan, 2021 | 0

New Years Eve saw the GSPCA team called out to the Fairy Ring to check out a possible seal pup in need.

GSPCA team members Geoff George and Beckie Bailey headed out to find a very under weight and weak.

To donate to the seal pups and animals in our care please visit https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal

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Ellie the Jersey poorly seal pup arrives at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:26, 22nd Dec, 2020 | 0

Yesterday an exhausted newborn grey pup was recued by BDMLR Jersey from Plemont beach.

They thank Ellie & family for calling it into the JSPCA out of hours driver who alerted them.

The pup was seen flailing around at sea with surfers in huge swell and came onto the beach exhausted.

The temporary white coat is not waterproof and pups this young should remain on land if possible until they moult this coat.

Sadly it is likely this pup was washed away from mum with the huge swell and if it had continued to float around at sea it would have eventually drowned.

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WEATHER WARNING - Please keep an eye out for sick and injured animals with the stormy weather

Submitted by Steve on 16:44, 18th Dec, 2020 | 0

Bad weather and extreme winds means it is difficult for hedgehogs and wild birds to feed normally, and young seal pups can easily be separated from their mothers.

Below is some advice on what you can do if you find an injured animal, but please remember we have a 24 hour emergency service and our number is 01481 257261.

If possible, contain the animal before calling - see our capture and boxing advice below.

Capture and boxing

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Additional reports of possible Palm Oil & Dog Owners Warned of Substance on Beaches

Submitted by Steve on 16:33, 18th Dec, 2020 | 0

Again we want to warn dog owners of the presence of a waxy substance along our coast line which could well be Palm Oil once again.

We have been informed of a number of sightings along the West coast and most recently La Jaonnet.

The public is advised not to remove the palm oil but anyone who has picked any up should double wrap it in plastic and dispose of it with their normal refuse.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have had more reports of the white oily substance being seen along our coast here in Guernsey and we are asking all dog owners are being vigilant.”

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What looks like Palm Oil once again spotted along the Guernsey coast & Dog Owners Warned of Substance on Beaches

Submitted by Steve on 11:06, 15th Dec, 2020 | 0

It seems like a yearly occurrence sadly that we have to warn dog owners of the presence of a waxy substance along our coast line which could well be Palm Oil once again.

The public is advised not to remove the palm oil but anyone who has picked any up should double wrap it in plastic and dispose of it with their normal refuse.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have heard reports of the white oily substance being seen along our coast here in Guernsey and we are asking all dog owners are being vigilant.”

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What looks like Palm Oil once again spotted along the Guernsey coast & Dog Owners Warned of Substance on Beaches

Submitted by Steve on 15:30, 11th Nov, 2019 | 0

It seems like a yearly occurrence sadly that we have to warn dog owners of the presence of a waxy substance along our coast line which could well be Palm Oil once again.

The public is advised not to remove the palm oil but anyone who has picked any up should double wrap it in plastic and dispose of it with their normal refuse.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have seen reports of the white oily substance being seen along our coast here in Guernsey and we are asking all dog owners are being vigilant.”

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