Three Stray Tortoises Taken Into GSPCA Care
The GSPCA is appealing for the owners of three stray tortoises that have recently been brought into the Animal Shelter.
The tortoises were found at the following locations:
Epinelle Road
Oatlands Lane
Capelles Road
All three tortoises have been checked for identification, but no microchips have been found.
If you believe one of these tortoises may belong to you, please contact the GSPCA on 257261. Please note that photographic identification will be required before any tortoise can be reunited with its owner.
GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne said:
"We have had two tortoises arrive at the Shelter just last night, making them our most recent stray arrivals. Every year, particularly during very warm and sunny weather, it is a regular occurrence for the GSPCA to help lost and escaped tortoises."
"Tortoises are surprisingly good climbers and escape artists, and the warmer weather often encourages them to become more active and travel further than owners might expect."
"On average, the GSPCA helps between 20 and 30 stray tortoises each year. Interestingly, the majority tend to be males, particularly during the warmer months when they are often on the move looking for mates."
"We would encourage tortoise owners to regularly check fencing and garden boundaries, especially during hot weather, and to consider microchipping where appropriate."
"If you have lost a tortoise or found one wandering, we have a dedicated Lost and Found Advice page on our website which offers useful guidance and information on how to report a missing or found animal." [gspca.org.gg]
The GSPCA's Lost and Found Advice page can be found at:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/lost-found-advice
The charity receives hundreds of reports of lost and found animals every year and advises anyone who has lost or found a pet to contact the GSPCA Animal Shelter on 01481 257261 as soon as possible. [gspca.org.gg]
Anyone who has information these tortoises or believes they may be their pets is encouraged to call the GSPCA on 257261.
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Steve continued “There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA.”
“Our BIGGEST BUILD is now underway and we are desperately looking for support and to help in anyway please do get in touch and check out this link https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggestbuild-begins-demolition-underway-%E2%80%93-buying-brick-sponsorship-can-you-help .”
“To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor donating each month to help the hundreds of animals in our care which you can do by downloading this form - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf or 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 .”
“To think of helping animals and our work in your legacy or will please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List at the GSPCA http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”
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“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 “
“If you would like to volunteer then to find out more details here -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or to complete the volunteer application form please check out https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”
"We also have vacancies at the GSPCA and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies ."
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“Thank you for your support.”
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