The GSPCA helps an average 3000 wild animals every year and we never know what we will help next.
Last month a rescued frog from a cat attach was brought into the GSPCA from Clos du Villocq.
Jack Le Moigne GSPCA Animal Care Assistant tells us the story ‘Frank is a beloved frog that was brought into us on the 7th of October after sustaining some injuries after a cat attack.
The family that brought in Frank had been enjoying watching him in their garden throughout the summer and had been calling him Frank. One day, their cat got a little too curious about the garden resident and unfortunately Frank had acquired some serious injuries in the scuffle. Having grown quite fond of Frank and accepting him as a little member of the family, Frank was rushed to the GSPCA and we were asked to do whatever we could to save him.
This special frog was brought to Isabelle Vets the next morning. He had a wound on the left side of his body and a pretty serious injury to the back right leg. Frank had lost quite a bit of skin, exposing the leg muscle underneath, but fortunately the muscle was intact! The veterinarian explained that attempting to close the wound would cause too much tension on the remaining skin and cause more damage. He was prescribed daily antibiotics and a special ointment to be applied to the wounds twice each day.
Frank returned to the GSPCA and was given the star treatment, given a little makeshift pond, some plants, plenty of wet and dry places to hide, and a plethora of insects to eat during his recovery in an intensive care unit.
Frank remained at the GSPCA for 22 days before veterinary approval for release. Though Frank’s family loved him dearly, they decided it best for Frank to find a new home, safe from the potential dangers of a curious cat.
Staff at the GSPCA knew exactly who to call. Mark and Penny Martin of Castel are fairly new residents to Guernsey. Upon their arrival they reached out to the GSPCA to form a partnership, offering their beautiful property as a release site for our wild animals. Complete with grassland, forest, a river, and a new lake, Mark and Penny could accommodate a plethora of wildlife! This season so far their property has become a new home of over 100 ducks, 6 rabbits, 6 mice, a few crows, a couple of hedgehogs, and they have also adopted 3 chickens. We called up Mark and he was happy to have Frank! He graciously came to collect our little frog and released him on their property, where he’ll live out the rest of his exciting, special life.’
Click here to see Frank back in the wild https://youtube.com/shorts/6kIx-ii5aXY
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Jack and the team did an incredible job caring for and rehabilitating Frank the frog who is now happily well and back in the wild.”
“We don’t get many frogs recued but when they are we are here to help.”
“The new Wildlife Hospital hasn’t got a frog rehab room built in, but like with Frank the team have the equipment and skills to give them exactly what they need to help get them back to the wild.”
“There are many ways to support our work and help animals like Frank from donating to their care via https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)to supporting our much needed Wildlife Hospital and other facilities https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal .”
To see our youtube channel please visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheGuernseySPCA
To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog
Upcoming events
- Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 11th November 2025 - Ref – Dog11/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
- Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 18th November 2025 - Ref – Cat18/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
- Careers and Skills Show 2025 19/20 November https://www.careers.gg/article/202061/Careers-and-Skills-Show-2025
- Christmas Term December 2025/January 2026 Possible Festive Tours
- GSPCA Purple Week 13th February to Friday 20th February 2026
- GSPCA Celebrates 143 years Saturday 14th February 2026
- Love Your Pet Day Friday 20th February 2026
- Half Term Tours February 2026 To be confirmed
- World Wildlife Day 3rd March 2026
- International Day of the Seal 22nd March 2026
- National Puppy Day 23rd March 2026
- Easter Tours March/April 2026 To be confirmed
- National Ferret Day 2nd April 2026
- Dog First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 15th April 2026 Ref – Dog15/04
- Cat First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 29th April 2026 Ref – Cat29/04
- Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 3rd May 2026
- Charities Seafront Sunday 17th May 2026
- GSPCA Cupcake Week 15th to 22nd May 2026
- Half Term Tours May 2026 May 2026 To be confirmed
- Microchip Month June 2026
- Volunteers Week 1st – 7th June 2026
- Take Your Dog to Work Day Friday 26th June 2026
- Kitten Day 10th July 2026
- World Snake Day 16th July 2026
- Guinea Pig Appreciation Day 16th July 2026
- Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 23rd – 27th July 2026
- Summer Guided Tours July/August 2026 to be confirmed
- South Show GSPCA Dog Show Saturday 8th August 2026
- West Show 12th-13th August 2026
- World Lizard Day 14th August 2026
- North Show 19th-20th August 2026
- International Dog Day 26th August 2026
- World Animal Month October 2026
- World Animal Day 4th October 2026
- Feral Cat Day 16th October 2026
- National cat Day 29th October 2026
- Halt Term Spooky Tours October 2026 to be confirmed
- Dog First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 12th November 2026 Ref – Dog12/11
- Cat First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 26th November 2026 Ref – Cat26/11
- Possible Christmas Themed Animal Discovery Trail November/December 2026 to be confirmed with possible Ball
- World Wildlife Conservation Day 4th December 2026
- Festive Tours December/January 2026/7 to be confirmed
Steve continued “There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA.”
“Our BIGGEST BUILD is now underway and we are desperately looking for support and to help in anyway please do get in touch and check out this link https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggestbuild-begins-demolition-underway-%E2%80%93-buying-brick-sponsorship-can-you-help .”
“To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor donating each month to help the hundreds of animals in our care which you can do by downloading this form - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf or to become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf .”
“To think of helping animals and our work in your legacy or will please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List at the GSPCA http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”
“If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days “
“For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship “
“If you would like to volunteer then to find out more details here -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or to complete the volunteer application form please check out https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”
"We also have vacancies at the GSPCA and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies ."
"For lots of ways to support our work please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years ."
“To visit our facebook page check out this link please click here .”
“To visit our x page please click here .”
“Thank you for your support.”
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