Submitted by GSPCA on 11:02, 18th Dec, 2013 |
Christmas is a wonderful time of year – but not always for your pets!
Every year the GSPCA has reported incidents of pets safety at risk.
Here are some tips from the GSPCA to keep your pets safe this festive season.
Please ensure that you keep these items away from your animals and pets -
Submitted by GSPCA on 13:09, 16th Dec, 2013 |
Below is a list of opening times for the GSPCA.
Please remember that in the case of an emergency, sick, injured or stray animal(s) please call 01481 257261 and choose the 24 hour emergency option.
The GSPCA officially stop rehoming on the 15th December until the 2nd January but some animals may be suitable during these periods. The GSPCA do not believe in pets as presents and each home is looked at individually, as is the pet.
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:52, 15th Dec, 2013 |
After the recent cases of animal cruelty this week we would like to remind everyone of the GSPCA cruelty complaint procedure.
Lorna Prince Welfare Manager said 'If anyone has information of cruelty or neglect to any animal we would ask them to contact the GSPCA on 01481 257261.'
'We receive and have reported hundreds of cases of cruelty or neglect every year and these recent incidents have really concerned everyone here at the GSPCA.'
Submitted by GSPCA on 18:03, 13th Dec, 2013 |
Guernsey Police can confirm that following an investigation involving the killing of a sheep overnight on the 10th December 2013 an 18 year old local male has been charged with offences under The Protection of Animals Ordinance and with a further offence of criminal damage.
He has been released on conditional bail and is due to appear in Guernsey Magistrates Court on the 23rd December 2013.
The other two people arrested have been bailed pending a decision from the Children’s Convener.
Submitted by GSPCA on 08:49, 13th Dec, 2013 |
Guernsey Police can confirm that three males have been arrested overnight, following the killing of a sheep in the Torteval area earlier this week.
Currently none of the arrested persons have been charged with any offences, but they remain in police custody at this time with ongoing investigations in to the incident.
If anyone has any information in relation to this matter they are urged to make contact with Police Headquarters on 725111 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.
Submitted by GSPCA on 08:39, 13th Dec, 2013 |
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have information leading to the identity of the offender(s) in relation to an incident in the Torteval Area which had occurred overnight Tuesday the 10th December 2013 in which a sheep was killed after apparently being run over by a vehicle.
It appears that the vehicle entered the field by driving over an electric fence. Clearly this is a distressing incident for the farmer and appears to be a callous and mindless act of cruelty towards a defenceless animal.
Submitted by GSPCA on 13:18, 12th Dec, 2013 |
With Christmas only 2 weeks away the GSPCA are asking all islanders not to give pets as presents this festive season.
Many pet stores and breeders are advertising animals for sale at this time of year and the GSPCA believes that any pet is a life long commitment and important decision. Owning a new pet means making a permanent commitment to care for and spend time with the animal and to provide for their lifelong care.
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:53, 11th Dec, 2013 |
On Friday as the hours of darkness descended the GSPCA were called out to rescue a stray we don't see every day.
Animal Collection Officer Geoff George responded to the call from The Yacht Inn in St Peter Port. As he started looking for the stray animal he found himself outside listening to locate the animal in need.
Geoff closed in to the tweeting and managed to catch what was a young female zebra finch.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:28, 9th Dec, 2013 |
From the 16th December the GSPCA will be in Smith Street thanks to OSA Recruitment with our Christmas Pop Up Shop.
The Shop will have some fantastic Christmas gifts for your pets and loved ones as well as a few surprises.
Next week we will have a Giant Dulux Dog in the window for ‘How Much Is That Doggy in the Window?’.
The GSPCA believe that pets should NOT be given as presents unless they are of the cuddly toy description, which there will be a good selection at the Pop Up Shop.
Submitted by GSPCA on 15:57, 9th Dec, 2013 |
24 hours a day, 7 days a week staff and volunteers work around the clock at the GSPCA to ensure the animals are cared for and those in need can be rescued around Guernsey.
One of the wonderful additions that has benefited many animals at the Shelter has been our Wish List which we have both on our website and a link to an Amazon Wish List.
Since launching our Amazon Wish List in October 2012 nearly every week we have had wonderful donations from honey for the hedgehogs to heat lamps to keep those ill nice and warm.
