Injured Sheep Following Fireworks Prompts Safety Reminder for Animal Owners

Submitted by Steve on 17:24, 6th Nov, 2026 | 0

Injured Sheep Following Fireworks Prompts Safety Reminder for Animal Owners

The GSPCA is urging islanders to think carefully about livestock and other animals when setting off fireworks following reports of sheep being injured and distressed after fireworks displays on the evening of the 5th November.

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GSPCA Urges Pet Owners to Check Registered Firework Events & Prepare Animals Ahead of Firework with a new map from The Quarry

Submitted by Steve on 15:33, 3rd Nov, 2026 | 0

GSPCA Urges Pet Owners to Check Registered Firework Events and Prepare Animals Ahead of Firework Season with a new map from The Quarry

The GSPCA is encouraging pet owners, livestock keepers and those caring for wildlife to check the registered firework events listed on the States of Guernsey's fireworks webpage and take steps now to help keep animals safe during the upcoming firework season.

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Fireworks Notification for 7pm tonight: GSPCA Urges Pet Owners and Animal Keepers to Plan Ahead

Submitted by Steve on 17:48, 20th Oct, 2026 | 0

Fireworks Notification for 7pm tonight: GSPCA Urges Pet Owners and Animal Keepers to Plan Ahead

The GSPCA is reminding pet owners, horse owners and those caring for farm animals that fireworks will be happening during November and there is an event tonight at 7pm at Maison Daval Farm GY6 8LB.

Whilst fireworks can be enjoyable for many people, they can be a frightening experience for animals. Every year the GSPCA receives reports of pets becoming distressed, escaping from homes and gardens, and livestock becoming alarmed by the unexpected noise and flashes.

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New Year Eve Firework Events - do you have any incident or Upsets for our Report Survey or a general view survey

Submitted by Steve on 13:12, 30th Dec, 2025 | 0

New Year Eve Firework Events - do you have any incident or Upsets for our Report Survey or a general view survey

With the end of 2025 we see at least 3 listed firework events and the GSPCA urge animals owners to ensure their pets are cared for.

The known events and times are as follows for Wednesday 31st December 2025

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Fireworks tonight and Saturday - do you have any incident or Upsets for our Report Survey or a general view survey with more due

Submitted by Steve on 11:21, 11th Nov, 2025 | 0

With over 100 firework events registered taken place and at least one more this evening and another Saturday have you completed our surveys?

Full Firework Survey 2025 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5X397HW

GSPCA Incident or Upset Report due to Fireworks https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9CY983S

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After a busy Firework night do you have any incident or Upsets for our Report Survey or a general view survey with more due

Submitted by Steve on 14:17, 7th Nov, 2025 | 0

After a busy Firework night do you have any incident or Upsets for our Report Survey or a general view survey with more due over the next few days

Last night over 80 firework events registered took place and more continue tonight and over the weekend into next week.

To see the States of Guernsey website list please go to https://gov.gg/fireworks or our GSPCA page https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/fireworks-frighten-animals

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Fireworks have began with over 50 already registered over the next two weeks — GSPCA Surveys & one to reports incidents

Submitted by Steve on 17:49, 3rd Nov, 2025 | 0

With firework events already started and over 50 already registered for November on the States of Guernsey website https://gov.gg/fireworks , the GSPCA is calling on islanders to be mindful of the impact fireworks can have on animals.

Here is a list from the website this afternoon

Tuesday 4 November

Routes Des Adams, St. Pierre du Bois,
GY7 9LH

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Guernsey Firework Survey 2025 with nearly 700 participants in less than 24 hours

Submitted by Steve on 19:13, 7th Nov, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA launched a Guernsey Firework Survey 2025 yesterday to gauge islanders thoughts, experiences and feelings on the current situation with fireworks in Guernsey and have already received 670 responses.

Every year islanders share there views online in regards fireworks from those that support them to those that have experienced negative situations for a range of reasons.

To take the survey please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LH7678N

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FIREWORK ADVICE FROM THE GSPCA & DON'T FORGET TO NOTIFY THE STATES ABOUT YOUR EVENT - currently events from 2nd - 8th November

Submitted by Steve on 16:32, 9th Oct, 2024 | 0

Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first. 

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “As we fast approach the 5th November those organizing events are registering their events with the States of Guernsey for their and our firework calendar and we are aware of many events from the 2nd up to the 8th November.”

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PRIVATE FIREWORK DISPLAY Friday 5th July 930pm Mont Arrive, St Peter Port, GY1 2AQ

Submitted by Steve on 11:17, 4th Jul, 2024 | 0

Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first. 

Friday 5th July at around 930pm there is a private firework display planned at Mont Arrive, St Peter Port, GY1 2AQ so please ensure your animals are safe and prepare for the unusual sounds and sights they might be subjected too.

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