Submitted by Steve on 12:47, 9th Jan, 2019 |
Late last night and early this morning a further two oiled birds have been found oiled on our coastline.
Just before 10pm last night an oiled guillemot was rescued in the Grand Rocque area and was accepted by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who administered first aid and placed the bird in one of the Intensive Care Units. The lucky bird has been nicknamed ‘Ger’ and the team are doing all they can help this extremely poorly oiled bird.
Submitted by Steve on 21:13, 6th Jan, 2019 |
Earlier today a guillemot was rescued at Saints Bay completely covered in what appeared fresh oil.
From head to toe the birds body was completely soaked in the oil and the GSPCA rushed the bird to the vets where sadly they were unable to help the bird.
The GSPCA are asking islanders to be on the look out for other birds that may be affected from oil as it is rare for just one bird to found on the coast with such fresh oil.
Each winter especially after stormy weather the GSPCA often help oiled birds and the team are hoping this is just an isolated case.
Submitted by Steve on 20:24, 6th Jan, 2019 |
Yesterday afternoon the GSPCA rescued a 4th grey seal pup.
The very poorly pup was spotted just behind the pond on Route de Pulias, often called the Smelly Pond.
The GSPCA Volunteer Warden was the first to arrive on the scene before other GSPCA team members arrived to help the sick seal pup.
With 3 seal pups already in the care of the GSPCA, the team had to prepare for the 4th pup whilst ‘Sealia’ as she has been called was being rescued on the North West of Guernsey.
Submitted by Steve on 16:25, 4th Jan, 2019 |
At the GSPCA only hours ago we had a box of approximately 10kg of fresh fish delivered to the Shelter by Mr. Brian Billion who had been out fishing with his family earlier today especially for the 3 seal pups at the GSPCA.
The donation was kindly accepted from reception by the Community and Training Officer Tim Pellet who said “What a wonderful donation of the freshest fish we have seen this year for the 3 seal pups.
“I told Mr Billion that the seals would more than likely be enjoying their feast within the hour and we have pictures already of Gully tucking into them.”
Submitted by Steve on 12:44, 4th Jan, 2019 |
With over 500 animals in our care we are extremely busy at the GSPCA and are appealing for blankets and especially towels to help to provide them with bedding, to help with handling and drying off.
So if you are having an early Spring clean and clearing out your airing cupboard or sorting through your linen please think of the many animals in our care.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We use hundreds of towels and blankets every day at the GSPCA and our 4 laundry machines are on around the clock."
Submitted by Steve on 11:36, 4th Jan, 2019 |
From Boxing Day up until New Years Eve the GSPCA ran guided tours of the GSPCA each day to help those looking for something to fill their Crimbo Limbo period with a great experience.
The tours were a great success and helped raise funds for the 500 animals in the care at the GSPCA.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “During that time man of us call Crimbo Limbo we held guided tours at the GSPCA.”
“The team really enjoyed those that supported the tours and those that came had a wonderful time.”
Submitted by Steve on 14:00, 3rd Jan, 2019 |
We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles and next Monday we have the first volunteer induction of 2019.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We are very much looking forward to our first volunteer induction of 2019 next Monday."
"Last year through the volunteer inductions we greeted and trained 189 volunteers not to mention 100's more through other placements, voluntourists and groups."
"There is no need to book a place just turn up and we can get you involved with our work helping animals and the community."
Submitted by Steve on 14:59, 21st Dec, 2018 |
Last week we GSCA team member Kevin Beausire popped to Sarnia Mutual for a very kind basket full of food and gifts for the animals at the GSPCA.
Debbie and Fiona from Sarnia Mutual handed the basket full of goodies over to Kevin next to their lovely Christmas tree.
From all at the GSPCA we would like to say a huge thank you for the wonderful and kind gifts.
Kevin Beausire GSPCA team member said “It was lovely to meet the staff at Sarnia Mutual and thank you to them all for their kind donation.”
Submitted by Steve on 14:10, 21st Dec, 2018 |
In the last two hours GSPCA Ambulance Driver and Head of Marine Mammals has been out to rescue what is now the third seal pup at the GSPCA.
The call came in earlier today when a dog walker spotted a grey seal pup quite high on the rocks at Vazon.
On arrival the poorly seal pup was found to have weepy eyes, nose discharge, dehydrated and a number of other injuries on its body and flippers.
On route to the GSPCA ‘Gully’ as the seal pup was called was taken to the Vetcare Centres where the pup has been dispensed medication and Gully is now safe and warm at the GSPCA.
Submitted by Steve on 12:05, 20th Dec, 2018 |
Are you in the festive mood and looking to help those in need?
We have lots of great gifts and items on our Amazon Wish List that would help the 500+ animals in our care at the GSPCA.
There are items from under a £1 to much larger like the perspex sheets, from toys for the animals to steel bowls. With over 3000 animals through our doors every year there is a huge selection of items on our Amazon Wish List.
We have already had some wondeful gifts from toy mice to Science diet food and a huge thanks to all that have donated or given this Christmas.
