Jersey and Guernsey seal pups cared for together for the first time - please donate to their care

Submitted by Steve on 18:12, 21st Nov, 2017 | 0

Today a grey seal pup rescued in Jersey on Sunday at just 11.5kg has just arrived at the GSPCA in Guernsey.

Trevor as the 2 week old pup has been named has joined Temperance of a similar age at the GSPCA seal unit in Guernsey.

Both pups are around a quarter the weight they should weigh and both very weak so are in intensive care at the GSPCA.

The Jersey pup was rescued by the local branch of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue and was discovered severely underweight at L’Etacq.

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Grey Seal Pup rescued today at Beaucette Marina called Temperance the thinnest we have seen at 11kgs - donate to her care here

Submitted by Steve on 13:49, 20th Nov, 2017 | 0

This morning the GSPCA team were called out to rescue a dehydrated, thin, young seal pup from Beaucette Marina.

'Temperance' ' as the grey seal pup of just two weeks has been called is the thinnest grey seal pup on record to be rescued by the GSPCA in Guernsey.

Spotted on the headland, GSPCA Ambulance Driver and Marine Mammal Carer Geoff George attended to the scene after a call from a member of public.

With no mother in site and the poor condition of the young animal Temperance was rescued and has just arrived at the GSPCA.

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An overflowing room of new volunteers join the GSPCA – last induction of 2017 is Monday 11th December

Submitted by Steve on 17:47, 14th Nov, 2017 | 0

Last night we held our 14th volunteer induction at the GSPCA and met 26 new helpers keen to learn how they can get involved with us here at the Animal Shelter adding to the 143 inducted this year taking this years inducted volunteers to a total of 169 not including others that have helped from businesses, groups and other organisations.

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Young Gannet Mist released back to the wild by the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:46, 14th Nov, 2017 | 0

On the 23rd September 2017 ‘Mist’ an adolescent gannet was rescued from Lihou very unwell and weak and brought to the GSPCA Animal Shelter by Volunteer Warden Suzy Rose.

For the first few weeks the bird was under the supervision of our vet and care of the GSPCA team in our intensive care room for large sea birds and seal pups.

Mist responded extremely well to treatment and enjoyed a lot of fish each day.

As Mist grew stronger the bird was allowed outside on one of the GSPCA rehabilitation pools.

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Good luck to all the finalists in the Guernsey Community Foundation Awards especially St Andrews Floral Group & Sarah Kirby

Submitted by Steve on 14:04, 31st Oct, 2017 | 0

Tonight the GSPCA are attending the Guernsey Community Foundation Awards and would like to wish all the amazing finalists good luck in these fantastic awards highlighting the amazing charity work that goes on each year in Guernsey.

Last year the GSPCA were overwhelmed to be awarded the Guernsey Community Foundation Charity of the Year which was extremely humbling and has been hugely appreciated after what was a momentous year with so many major stories and developments at the GSPCA.

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Reptile numbers a growing concern in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 16:54, 30th Oct, 2017 | 0

The growth in exotic pets has seen a rapid growth in many parts of the world and this is no exception here in Guernsey.

At the GSPCA we have seen a dramatic increase in reptiles in recent years.

Earlier this year saw the first ever Guernsey animal welfare prosecution with the 2012 legislation with an owner of a bearded dragon and 3 snakes who were found emaciated and dehydrated.

During 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 we would see between 1 and 3 reptiles a year of lizards and snakes at the GSPCA.

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Could you 'Trick or Pet Treat' this Halloween & collect for animals at the GSPCA & safety tips

Submitted by Steve on 17:22, 26th Oct, 2017 | 0

 

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GSPCA is the first ever guest with 2 guinea pigs on Gsy Radio

Submitted by Steve on 17:14, 26th Oct, 2017 | 0

Yesterday morning the GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne with two guinea pigs Morla and Mudface popped into St Peter Port to feature on Guernsey's newest radio station.

Host James Bentley welcomed Steve and the two little piggies in need of a home just after 8.45am where they had a great chat about the work of the GSPCA and the many animals in need of homes like Morla and Mudface.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "It was fantastic to catch up and chat with James on Gsy Radio yesterday about the work of the GSPCA."

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Listen in 9am to Gsy Radio to hear the GSPCA on air over the new Guernsey internet radio station

Submitted by Steve on 23:09, 24th Oct, 2017 | 0

Wednesday morning the 25th October listen in to Gsy Radio to hear GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne on air with host James Bentley talking about our work, animals in need and how you can get involved with helping animals in Guernsey.

Coming from the heart of St Peter Port the radio station broadcasts over the internet and to visit their website and listen in please visit - www.gsy.gg/

To visit their twitter page please visit - www.twitter.com/gsy_radio

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WEATHER WARNING - With windy stormy weather please watch out for oiled seabirds & seal pups

Submitted by Steve on 16:06, 20th Oct, 2017 | 0

This weekend across the Bailiwick the weather is set to put our animals and wildlife at risk.

Often during the autumn and winter months with the high winds and stormy weather makes it difficult for wild animals and birds to feed and rest.

Also with the high winds we have to ensure our pets and animals kept outside are safe and secure.

The GSPCA are asking those that live around and visit our coast to please watch out for injured animals in need as well as seal pups which can get separated from their mothers at this time of year especially when we see bad weather.

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