Submitted by GSPCA on 13:31, 29th Mar, 2012 |
The GSPCA and Guernsey Animal Aid receive dozens of stray animals every month. Some have collars with owners details and some are returned to owners that have left us information looking for their lost pet. Thankfully many are Microchipped so after scanning them we can quickly get them back to their owners, but not enough!
Submitted by GSPCA on 19:14, 22nd Mar, 2012 |
Deacon the young black and white cat who wasn’t very well when he arrived at the Shelter has now had his operation to remove a total of 26 teeth leaving him with only 4 left.
This was due to a medical issue that he had and the medical treatment and care has topped over £1000. We would like to thank everyone so far that helped donate to this lovely little lad as without kind donations, monthly giving and legacies we wouldn’t be able to care for cats like Deacon.
Submitted by GSPCA on 20:54, 19th Mar, 2012 |
An update on Adele the Grebe that came in covered in oil from Torey Canyon last month.
We are pleased to say she is doing well and the oil has now been removed. We are caring for her until her water proofing returns before we release her to the wild. Currently having physio on one of our pools she appears to be enjoying being back on the water.
To find out more details about Cupcake Week 25th - 31st March and raise money to care for birds like Adele
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:31, 16th Mar, 2012 |
This time of year we all venture out in the garden to do the gardening and cut the grass while we enjoy the spring weather.
The GSPCA is urging islanders to take care as we have already had our first hedgehog casualty.
Submitted by GSPCA on 14:09, 8th Mar, 2012 |
Today we had Channelonline from ITV film the many rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and rats looking for homes
Please tune in to see more or check out http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/springing-numbers-guinea-pigs-rabbits
If you can help rehome a bunny, guinea pig or are looking for any kind of pet please call the Animal Shelter on 01481 257261 or see www.gspca.org.gg/animals
To find out about how you, your business or school can help support the Shelter during Cupcake week, 25th - 31st March
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:21, 7th Mar, 2012 |
From a bunny boom to a guinea pig bonanza the Animal Shelter is now inundated with over 20 rabbits, guinea pigs and rats in need of a good home.
From strays, unwanted litters and those that cannot be cared for due to an owner’s change of circumstances or welfare reasons the Shelter is literally bursting with these little animals looking for new homes.
Just last night another stray rabbit was found wandering and we urge any owners that lose their pets to ensure they register their details with the Shelter as we have stray animals brought in every day.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:09, 24th Feb, 2012 |
Only a day after the warning of rubbish and we have yet another injured bird this time a fishing hook injury. The razorbill which we have named Bill survived last night after coming in and is doing well in one of our intensive care units with the hook removed we are hopeful that the wound will heal.
What you can do to help to help the animals of Guernsey
Protecting pets, farm animals and wildlife from harmful rubbish is straightforward – simply dispose of your waste responsibly.
Submitted by GSPCA on 10:52, 22nd Feb, 2012 |
Last night we had yet another casualty from the Torrey Canyon. We first received the call on Sunday but unable to get to contain the bird until last night the poor Great Crested Grebe has had to endure several nights covered in oil.
Yesterday Animal Collection Officer Geoff George managed to catch Adele as we’ve now named her and she will receive a number of bathes and hopefully some luck to survive before we can look to release her.
These birds are winter visitors to Guernsey and can be found in small numbers around our coast this time of year.
Submitted by GSPCA on 10:52, 22nd Feb, 2012 |
Every year the GSPCA rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured wildlife from discarded rubbish and litter. This morning we had an adult Gannet brought in tangled in fishing line. Found by kind States workers in Petit Bot the bird would have certainly died if they hadn’t rescued it.
Currently being freed from its bonds this poor bird was tangled from head to toe. Gary as he’s been named once free will be checked over fed and we will ensure he is tip top before release and we are hopeful for a good recovery.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:44, 20th Feb, 2012 |
Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday and many of us will shopping for our ingredients today. The GSPCA would like to remind everyone to think of the produce that you are going to use and please look to buy Animal Welfare friendly products such as free range eggs.
Although the EU legislation has forced many battery farms to improve their standards, chickens that live as free range birds have a much better quality of life.
