Submitted by Steve on 09:18, 18th Feb, 2016 |
Last week Sarah Creasey Animal Welfare and Education Officer gave a tour to the 8th Guernsey Cubs.
The Cubs got to see behind the scenes and meet many of the animals in our care and enjoyed a talk from Sarah as they went around the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.
The group enjoyed themselves so much that last night they decided to raise funds for the many animals in our care and particularly one of the thinnest rescues we have seen being Bonnie the grey seal pup.
Submitted by Steve on 00:41, 18th Feb, 2016 |
Last Tuesday GSPCA Volunteer Warden Dave Brook was called out to help rescue an injured bird in need.
The cockerel which was in St Saviours had an injured potentially broken leg and wasn't in very good condition.
'William' as the male bird has been called is mainly white with some black feathers and has improved daily whilst at the GSPCA.
As a stray domestic bird we are appealing for an owner and if anyone has any information please call 01481 257261.
The bird was found in the Rue de la Fosse area of St Saviours.
Submitted by Steve on 23:45, 17th Feb, 2016 |
We are pleased to update that Bonnie the grey seal pup rescued below the cliffs on the south coast of Guernsey last month continues to improve.
Since being rescued at only 14kg in weight she has responded well to treatment and is putting weight on daily enjoying large numbers of fresh fish.
We are hoping in the next few days she will be ready to go out into the pools to start the next stage of her rehabilitation.
Submitted by Steve on 16:34, 17th Feb, 2016 |
Last week 2 kestrels were rescued in 2 days.
The first bird now named 'Bradshaw' after the finder who is actually one of our Volunteer Wardens was found stunned in the road and is a young adult. He was found on Friday on Braye Road and after a few days care he is now ready for release which will be done after all the checks have been completed.
The second bird was rescued on Saturday on L'Ancresse and is a much older bird that was found coated in oil.
Submitted by Steve on 15:42, 17th Feb, 2016 |
Just over a week ago a mother chicken and her chick were rescued in Torteval.
The mother now named Catherine was extremely weak and thin when she was found and wouldn't have survived if the kind member of public hadn't rescued her and her daughter who is now called Charlotte in the cold weather we have been experiencing.
Both birds are doing very well and putting on weight every day.
Submitted by Steve on 15:25, 17th Feb, 2016 |
Yesterday GSPCA Ambulance Collection Officer Geoff George was called out to 9 stray ducks.
All nine are a mixture of domestic breeds and were caught on St Claire's Hill.
On arrival the birds were checked over and although fine in themselves were very hungry.
Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said "It's not every day we catch and take in 9 stray ducks in one go but the birds are all well and currently in one of our aviaries"
"We are appealing for the owner of the birds to please pop in or give us a call on 257261."
Submitted by Steve on 15:15, 15th Feb, 2016 |
Here is a write up from Aoife Bennett an amazing lady who with Mike Meinke are taking on a challenge to raise funds for the many animals at the GSPCA.
Aoife Bennett says.....
Following a long recovery as a result of breaking two bones in my back in 2009, it has been a challenge to maintain a steady level of fitness. Later in 2014 I contracted a viral infection that seriously affected my balance called Labyrinthitis, which meant no exercise for a further 6 months.
So what has kept me going?
Submitted by Steve on 18:21, 12th Feb, 2016 |
Nine days ago a stray canary was rescued on La Brigade.
Joey as the male yellow canary has been called is doing well at the GSPCA and is currently singing to the other birds in our care.
Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said "Last week a stray canary was rescued and brought into the Shelter who we have called Joey."
"He is singing so we know he is a boy and yellow in colour and we are appealing for an owner to please pop in or give us a call on 257261."
Submitted by Steve on 18:13, 12th Feb, 2016 |
Earlier today a stray terrapin was found walking along the Green Lanes.
Nemo as the reptile has been called is only the size of small hand was brought in this afternoon to the GSPCA.
Now housed in an intensive care unit Nemo appears in good health and we are appealing for an owner to come forward.
Yesterday a stray bearded dragon was found on Jerbourg Point and this is the second stray reptile in 2 days.
Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said "Today a kind passer by in the Green Lanses found a small terrapin which we have now called Nemo."
Submitted by Steve on 16:15, 12th Feb, 2016 |
As part of GSPCA Purple Week and to celebrate our 143rd anniversary we held a Birthday Bingo night at the Last Post on Tuesday.
The event was well attended and all had a lovely evening with 8 games of bingo with food served by the Last Post team during the break.
There were many winners and each of the tables took a selection of prizes home.
The last game with the Jackpot prize was a double winner and both ladies shared the winnings and prizes.
