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Starsky is a feral cat from Sark who will soon be back home under the care on an islander but has needed a lot of TLC.
You can still donate to Starskys operation and others by going to https://giving.gg/donate/event/9442/GSPCA-Poorly-Sark-cat-needs-an-operation
Here is an update from Anna Paint Senior Animal Care Assistant at the GSPCA “Just an update on Starsky the feral cat from Sark.”
Every day the GSPCA rush animals to the vets needing vet care and treatment and one very special cat needing an operation is Starsky.
Starsky is a feral cat from Sark who we are hoping to return him to the island where someone can watch over him once he has had a much needed operation.
Starsky has already had blood tests to check he is healthy other than a nasty eye issue requiring an entropion operation which will cost with care around £500.
On Sunday 15th May a very unusual visitor was rescued in Sark and brought into the GSPCA.
The first ever Long Eared Owlet at only approximately two weeks of age was found with no nest or parents in sight on Sark.
Concerned for the welfare the finders of the baby owl took advice and shortly after were on route to get the bird to the GSPCA.
Wo months on and Elizabeth as she has been named was ready to be released back to the wild.
On Sunday 15th May a very unusual visitor was rescued in Sark and brought into the GSPCA.
The first ever Long Eared Owlet at only approximately two weeks of age was found with no nest or parents in site on Sark.
Concerned for the welfare the finders of the baby owl took advice and shortly after were on route to get the bird to the GSPCA.
A month on and Elizabeth as she has been named has moved into a rehab aviary and is growing daily.
On Sunday 15th May a very unusual visitor was rescued in Sark and brought into the GSPCA.
The first ever Long Eared Owlet at only approximately two weeks of age was found with no nest or parents in site on Sark.
Concerned for the welfare the finders of the baby owl took advice and shortly after were on route to get the bird to the GSPCA.
Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said “On Sunday 15th May we had our first ever Long Eared Owlet in to the GSPCA.”
The GSPCA Welfare Manager, Lorna Chadwick, is working closely with Sark residents, Gemma and Richard Knight, to humanely manage the Sark feral cat population using a trap, neuter, return program.
With the permission of the Sark Constable and Chief Pleas traps have been placed at key sites and are being monitored closely through out the day. Under the guidance of the States Veterinary Officer, David Chamberlain, and with the help and support of Sark shipping the cats are then being transported back to the GSPCA for assessment.
The 3 day Sark Folk Festival was once again a great success and two very special young ladies did something very kind for the GSPCA and animals in our care.
9 year old Rasi Blondin and Pippa Smith busked over the 3 days with their violins and raised an amazing £145 to help animals in our care.
You may have seen these young ladies featured previously as they have used their fantastic talent at a number of events in the last year and from all at the GSPCA we cannot thank them enough.
On Friday after a month of care and rehabilitation at the GSPCA 'Taffy' the female adult Long Eared Owl that was rescued in Sark at the beginning of August was ready to return to the wild.
As with all wildlife where possible we want to return rescued wildlife to the area they were they were found.
On Friday the Isle of Sark Shipping Company helped transport the beautiful wild bird from Guernsey back to Sark so she could be returned to the area where she was found just over 4 weeks ago.
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The GSPCA helps care for and rescue thousands of animals every year and without our wonderful volunteers we really couldn't do it.
From cleaning kennels to fundraising there are dozens of roles for volunteers to help the GSPCA and next Wednesday we have our second Volunteer Welcome and Induction Evening.
With the success of the first last month which drew a crowd of 18 new volunteers to the Shelter the second is planned for 6.30pm on the 17th July.