Today marks World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day, and the GSPCA is highlighting the need for increased awareness and care to protect animals on Guernsey’s roads.
Each year, the GSPCA responds to an average of 200 cats that are either killed or seriously injured in road accidents across the island. In total, the charity helps around 1,000 cats annually, from those needing homes to those lost, found, or involved in welfare investigations.
But it’s not just cats—every week, the GSPCA is called out to assist with loose farm animals, dogs, and a wide range of wildlife, many of which have suffered injuries due to road incidents. These accidents not only cause distress and suffering to animals but also pose risks to drivers and the wider community.
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, said:
“Road accidents involving animals are sadly a regular occurrence in Guernsey. Every year we see hundreds of cats and countless wildlife affected, and it’s heartbreaking. Today is a reminder to all road users to slow down, stay alert, and help protect the animals we share our island with. Whether it’s a cat crossing the road or a hedgehog trying to reach safety, every life matters. We urge everyone to take extra care and report any injured or stray animals to the GSPCA so we can help.”
The GSPCA continues to work tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals affected by road accidents and other emergencies. The charity also encourages pet owners to microchip their animals and ensure they are kept safe, especially near busy roads.
To report an injured animal or learn more about how to support the GSPCA’s work, visit www.gspca.org.gg or call 257261.
Have you completed the petition in regards the law for cats hit by vehicles? https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/have-you-completed-petition-regards-law-cats-hit-vehicles
To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog
Upcoming events
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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