Rupert the Tortoise Survives Recycling Ordeal and Is Set to Return Home

Submitted by Steve on 12:40, 2nd Oct, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA is delighted to share the heartwarming news that Rupert, a tortoise who was mistakenly thought to be named “Mayside,” is soon to be reunited with his owner after surviving an extraordinary ordeal.

Rupert’s adventure began when he somehow found his way into a recycling bag and was transported to Mayside Recycling. Unbeknownst to staff, Rupert went through part of the recycling process before being discovered—miraculously unharmed.

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One incredibly lucky tortoise escapes a recycling ordeal now at the GSPCA - is your tortoise missing?

Submitted by Steve on 12:44, 1st Oct, 2025 | 0

Every day is different at the GSPCA and we never know what we will rescue next and today was no exception.

Donate to Mayside and other animals in our care https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

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Tortoise in need of homes at the GSPCA - please see the adoption process for more details

Submitted by Steve on 11:49, 28th Sep, 2022 | 0

At the GSPCA we currently have a number of tortoise in need of homes.

We are looking for experienced tortoise owners who have a home to suit the needs of each of those looking for their forever home.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said “From cockerels to a Caribbean hermit crab you’d be surprised the animals in need of homes at the GSPCA.”

“We currently have a number of tortoises that are looking for homes who have come into our care for a variety of reasons.”

“We really would like experienced homes for our shelled friends.”

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Thank you to Grow Ltd and to InVideo - New video of thanks and advice to tortoise owners

Submitted by Steve on 10:59, 1st Oct, 2019 | 0

We recently said a thank you to Grow Ltd for some wonderful donations of fruit and veg and we have had even more through the month of September which the GSPCA and in particular the animals are extremely grateful for.

Invideo who help create promotional videos saw our online thanks and educational message about feeding the correct food types to tortoise and kindly made a video as a way of us to promote the message.

Below and featured on our social media you can see the wonderful video which we are very grateful for.

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See the GSPCA at the North Show with Northern Trust volunteers, our Battle of Flower Entry and meet some of our tortoise

Submitted by Steve on 12:14, 22nd Aug, 2019 | 0

Today we will be at the second day of the North Show not only with our stall with lots of games but you may meet a range of animals.

3 of the Shelter tortoise will be there and some Giant animals too from Northern Trust who are helping on the stall.

The team have been busy making an entry for the Battle of Flowers so please pop down and support our stall and this fantastic event.

To find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/see-gspca-north-show-go-forth-north

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Thank you to Grow Ltd for the lovely strawberries and advice for tortoise owners

Submitted by Steve on 12:11, 2nd Jul, 2019 | 0

A huge thanks from the GSPCA to our friends at Grow Ltd who recently donated a huge amount of strawberries.

The animals very much enjoyed them as a lovely treat, but you must take care as these lovely tasting fruits for some species need to be given very sparingly for various reasons for their health.

Your tortoise and strawberries

You should protect any strawberries growing in your garden, as they are a particular favourite of Mediterranean tortoises.

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Stray tortoise found near the PEH now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:44, 12th Sep, 2016 | 0

On Friday 9th September a Herman tortoise was been rescued in near the Princess Elizabeth Hospital.

He is now in the care of the Shelter in a pen under the care of the team at the GSPCA.

The team have named him 'Micky' and we are appealing for the owner to please get in touch.

During Spring and Summer the GSPCA often see up to 30 male stray tortoise, although we rarely see females that are lost.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said "Poor Micky the stray tortoise that arrived on Friday was found near the PEH."

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Stray tortoise found on Ville Amphrey in St Martins now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 22:03, 18th Jul, 2016 | 0

Today a large tortoise has been rescued in the road on Ville Amphrey in St Martins.

He is now in the care of the Shelter after sustaining an injury to his shell and resting in a pen under the care of the team at the GSPCA.

The team with the finder have named him 'Speedy' and we are appealing for the owner to please get in touch.

During Spring and Summer the GSPCA often see up to 30 male stray tortoise, although we rarely see females that are lost.

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Stray tortoise in today found on Gibauderie in St Peter Port

Submitted by Steve on 17:53, 27th May, 2015 | 0

Today another stray tortoise was found on the Gibauderie in St Peter Port.

If you live in the area and missing a tortoise please do get in touch.

'Riley' as staff and volunteers have named the male, adult Herman's tortoise is not chipped and we have had no reports of a missing tortoise.

Each year we see around 30 stray tortoise handed into the GSPCA and we find the owners for nearly every one.

Thankfully he is safe and warm at the GSPCA, but we are appealing for the owner to come forward.

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Stray tortoise found near the Grammar School on Sunday

Submitted by Steve on 17:50, 27th May, 2015 | 0

On Sunday a stray tortoise was found walking down road by Grammar School.

If you live in the area and missing a tortoise please do get in touch.

'Terry' as staff and volunteers have named the male, adult Herman's tortoise is not chipped and we have had no reports of a missing tortoise.

Each year we see around 30 stray tortoise handed into the GSPCA and we find the owners for nearly every one.

Thankfully he is safe and warm at the GSPCA, but we are appealing for the owner to come forward.

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