Guernsey

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.

Late last night the first white coat grey seal pup was rescued of the 2025 pup season from the break waters at Fort Doyle. At less than two weeks of age the poorly pup was thin, exhausted and had a lot of health issues and sadly passed away shortly after being rescued despite the best efforts of the team

Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals said “Last night we were called out to a sick seal pup which was fitting at Fort Doyle and was struggling in the breakers.”

“At only 22kgs so half of the weight the pup was extremely poorly and sadly passed away shortly after the rescue.”

Firework updated list with events due tonight & any issues please do complete a GSPCA Incident or Upset Report Survey or a general view survey

With firework events already started and over 50 already registered for November on the States of Guernsey website https://gov.gg/fireworks , the GSPCA is calling on islanders to be mindful of the impact fireworks can have on animals.

With firework events already started and over 50 already registered for November on the States of Guernsey website https://gov.gg/fireworks , the GSPCA is calling on islanders to be mindful of the impact fireworks can have on animals.

Here is a list from the website this afternoon

With 14 spaces per tour numbers are limited so book now to guarantee your place https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-2025-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator  

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "This Half Term we have a chance to see behind the scenes at the GSPCA and the progress of our BIG BUILD, thanks to Karen we have planned Guided Tours.”

Today, the GSPCA marked a major milestone in its 152-year history with the laying of the first brick for the new Wildlife Hospital, part of the ongoing #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal.

The GSPCA and all the team and animals would like to say a massive thank you to Yasemin Pates who recently held a raffle fund raiser in aid of the GSPCA and Guernsey welfare.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “What a wonderful message we had recently from Yas Pates.”

“She messaged to let us know we was running a fund raising raffle and what a great night it must have been with over 50 prizes and raising an incredible £1351 in aid of the GSPCA and Guernsey Welfare.”

“From the pictures it looked like a fabulous evening with amazing prizes.”

With 21 firework events already registered for November on the States of Guernsey website https://gov.gg/fireworks , the GSPCA is calling on islanders to be mindful of the impact fireworks can have on animals.

Following last year’s overwhelming response to the GSPCA’s firework survey—with nearly 2,300 completed responses—concerns remain high about the distress caused to pets, farm animals, and wildlife by over 200 private firework events held across just 16 days.

Next month we have our last dog and cat first aid training of 2025.

The cat course we have had to move from next week to Tuesday 18^th November.

These are the last courses that will be £25 as they go up in 2026 having not been increased for many years.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have had a great year training many islanders, businesses and groups in pet first aid this year and our last courses of 2025 are next month.”

“We have had to move the Cat First Aid training from next week to Tuesday 18^th November.”

The GSPCA asks that you think of your animals with the extreme high winds here again.

Bad weather means it is difficult for hedgehogs and wild birds to feed normally, and young seal pups can easily be separated from their mothers.

Also we have to ensure our pets are safe and we must think of those that live outside if they are safe and if any precautions need to be taken.