GSPCA advises against putting out groomed pet hair for nesting birds and baby bird advice

Submitted by Steve on 16:04, 28th Feb, 2025 | 0

Spring is always a busy time for the GSPCA and we can all do something to help ensure the animals of Guernsey.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The GSPCA with Spring fast approaching are already seeing orphaned baby birds and animals.”

“With birds especially in full swing of building their nests and some already nesting the GSPCA wants to share a number of important messages.”

“One has been recently shared by Song Bird Survival and the States of Guernsey on the importance of not putting out pet hair.”

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States of Guernsey issues statement in regards as it has been called 'Cyril the Sarniain Squirrel'

Submitted by Steve on 11:08, 28th Feb, 2025 | 0

Yesterday the States of Guernsey issued the following on their facebook media channel -

‘To retrieve the grey squirrel which has been spotted in the island, the States Veterinary Officer has asked a local pest controller to set up traps where it has been seen most recently.

We’d kindly ask islanders not to gather where the squirrel has been sighted as this will make the pest controller’s job more difficult.

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Brie the loving stray cat despite recovering from an incredibly horrendous infection – Please donate to her care

Submitted by Steve on 12:44, 27th Feb, 2025 | 0

On our 152nd anniversary of the GSPCA an extremely poorly stray cat arrived at the GSPCA that needed rushing to the vets.

Brie as the young ginger female cat has been called had a very large and extremely infected would to her side which could be smelt well before you could see it.

The suffering she must have been enduring would have been extremely unpleasant and painful and the extent of the infection meant that on examination it was apparent that it was likely to have been some weeks Brie had been suffering for.

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Check out the 2025 Guernsey Rally Official Page for the latest to keep your pets safe this Friday and Saturday

Submitted by Steve on 11:58, 27th Feb, 2025 | 0

This Friday 28th February and Saturday 1st March around Guernsey many islanders and visitors will be enjoying the Guernsey Rally, but please ensure you check out the latest from 2025 Guernsey Rally Official Page to keep your pets safe.

Whether where is safe your dogs or when to keep your cats in their facebook page has all the latest information.

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EXCITING NEWS - All 62 Dolphins Sponsored in the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025

Submitted by Steve on 16:20, 25th Feb, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA and Autism Guernsey are delighted to announce all 62 dolphins in the Dolphin Discovery trail now have sponsors.

We recently launched a Dolphin Discover Trail 2025 facebook page which you can follow by going to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570160952041

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Another stow away arrives in Guernsey – Maximillion the Madeiran lizard

Submitted by Steve on 11:10, 25th Feb, 2025 | 0

Yesterday was a busy day for stow away animals.

Not only has a grey squirrel been spotted yesterday there was also a Madeiran lizard found in a suitcase.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We never know what we are going to have to help and yesterday we had the surprise that a grey squirrel was spotted and also we had another non indigenous animal brought in to us.”

“An islander having been on holiday on their return and unpacking found a Madeiran lizard.”

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BREAKING NEWS - Loose Squirrel in St Sampsons - it's not an early April fools

Submitted by Steve on 18:48, 24th Feb, 2025 | 0

BREAKING NEWS – Squirrel on the loose in Guernsey.

The GSPCA have just had a report that a squirrel has accidentally found its way to Guernsey via a vehicle.

Any reports please contact us with any reports of sightings via 257261 or [email protected]

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Breaking news we have just had a report that there is a grey squirrel near Bluchip in St Sampsons.”

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4 Dolphins become available to sponsor for the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 and can you help make plinths

Submitted by Steve on 17:17, 20th Feb, 2025 | 0

The Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 is quickly approaching and with nearly all collected a few dolphins have become available.

We recently launched a Dolphin Discover Trail 2025 facebook page which you can follow by going to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570160952041

We are now appealing for final sponsors and artists to help and support with this hugely exciting event.

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Thursday 20th February is Love Your Pet Day and we would love to see pictures of your pets loved pets

Submitted by Steve on 18:11, 19th Feb, 2025 | 0

Thursday 20th February is Love Your Pet Day and we would love to see pictures of your pets loved pets

Valentine Day saw the GSPCA celebrate 152 years of helping animals and Thursday 20th February is Love Your Pet Day and we want to see your much loved pets.

Why not share pictures or videos of your animals with us on our facebook or twitter pages as we 'All Love Our Pets' and we love to see them.

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AMAZING NEWS - Longest Stay Dog Stewie Finds His Forever Home and can you help towards our new kennels

Submitted by Steve on 16:24, 19th Feb, 2025 | 0

It is rare for dogs to be with us looking for homes for any length of time but occasionally we see those that we find a challenge to locate their forever home.

Seb Goman Senior Welfare and Animal Care Assistant tells us “ This week, the Shelter bid a heartfelt farewell to Stewie, a special dog who had been in our care for one year and seven months.”

“When Stewie first arrived, he was very wary of strangers, but with time, patience, and the dedication of our staff, he made incredible progress.”

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