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With the current hot weather our wildlife see many challenges and every day at the GSPCA we are rescuing animals suffering from the lack of food and water, as well as those sick and injured.
It makes such a difference to put out a bowl of water for our birds, hedgehogs and other wild animals that visit your garden.
The GSPCA is also aware that many of our ponds around the island which are homes to an array of wildlife will suffer due to the warm weather and lack of rain.
For those with ponds here are some helpful tips to protect it:
We are very lucky that most of Guernsey's beaches are dog friendly during the summer months. Saying this dogs are banned between 1st May and 30th September on the following –
Dogs are not permitted on Lihou Island and Lihou causeway all year round.
Every year the GSPCA receives complaints and concerns from potential scams of animals sold online to possible animals coming from puppy farms to inappropriate breeders.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “At the GSPCA we are extremely concerned about reports of people falsely advertising animals online to try and deceive people looking for a new pet out of their money.”
“Every year we have reports of pictures of puppies advertised on facebook which either may not exist or could be from puppy farms or backgrounds that are not ideal for the animals welfare.”
The GSPCA has recently been contacted by an owner concerned someone is giving additional unnecessary treatment to her beloved cat.
Many cat owners allow their cats to enjoy the fresh air and freedom of Guernsey and although over 80% of island cats are microchipped few have collars due to concerns many owners have in regards their cats safety with the way their cats explore which can lead to members of public assuming they aren’t owned with no visible id.
As sunny weather continues the GSPCA are expecting to receive calls and reports from the public from dogs locked in cars, dogs being walked on hot pavements, animals in direct sunlight, wildlife in need and we want to remind all pet owners of the real dangers to their pets and how you can help wildlife.
With the extreme warm weather and direct sunlight, dogs and other animals whether in cars or their pens are potentially in a situation where you could kill your pet if it is left, regardless of the situation.
The GSPCA are warning dog walkers taking their four legged friends to local commons of a current concern.
We once again have had reports of thorny seeds from what is believed is the Erodium Cicutarium also know as Redstem Storks Bill which get caught in your dogs feet and fur along many of the commons and grassy areas especially L’Ancresse, Port Soif and Chouet,