Submitted by Steve on 17:00, 7th Jul, 2021 |
The GSPCA are hugely grateful to the amazing team at Investec Bank Offshore.
Their staff have given hundreds of hours to help out at the GSPCA since 2019.
In that time they have helped in so many incredible ways from helping care for animals to helping with grounds work, painting to helping sort donations.
They also helped last year sponsor an AED machine and most recently helped with a donation that enabled us to purchase a new Electric Animal Ambulance which some of their team got to see last month when they volunteered.
Submitted by Steve on 16:10, 7th Jul, 2021 |
With only 2 months to go, the GSPCA are busy preparing for the tenth Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday.
Despite the restrictions last year we saw over 100 stalls at our biggest event of the year and 2021 is looking to once again be a bumper year.
We would be delighted if any stalls or buskers would like to join us to help celebrate animals in Guernsey.
Submitted by Steve on 15:58, 7th Jul, 2021 |
At the GSPCA we are in need of replacing two under table standard fridges and a standing standard fridge freezer.
These are used around site for storing animal feed and medications.
If you can help please call 01481 257261 or email [email protected]
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager “At the GSPCA we are often in need of items to help care for the 100’s of animals at the GSPCA and currently we are in need of two under table fridges and a standing standard size fridge freezer.2
Submitted by Steve on 10:28, 30th Jun, 2021 |
On Sunday 27th June a stray corn snalke was found on Vale Road.
The reptile is safe and well at the GSPCA where we are appealing for the owner to come forward.
The GSPCA are appealing for anyone that has any information or lost a corn snake to contact the Animal Shelter on 01481 257261 or email [email protected] .
Yvonne Chauvel GSPCA Senior Animal care Assistant said “on Sunday a stray corn snake was found on Vale Road and we are trying to find the owner.”
Submitted by Steve on 10:15, 30th Jun, 2021 |
Earlier this month the GSPCA had a very large turtle recued after being handed into Les Eturs Veterinary Centre.
The reptile was found in Castel earlier this mont and the GSPCA have been trying to find the owner and we are delighted to say that today was the magical day that ‘Tilly as she is named was reunited.
Will Domaille GSPCA staff member said “The turtle was found in Castel and it was great to hand her back to her owners today.”
“We actually have quite a few musk turtles at the GSPCA in need of homes and anyone interested please do get in touch with us.”
Submitted by Steve on 14:23, 29th Jun, 2021 |
We are pleased to announce that Pork Pie the grey seal pup originally from Cornwall is doing well and improving daily.
Geoff George GSPCA Animal Collection Officer and Head of Marine Mammals said “Little Pork Pie's wounds have healed and he is improving daily.”
“All 4 seal pups are eating well although Titan prefers mackerel to herring.”
“India, titan and Joey will hopefully be released next month but we have to ensure they are fit and well enough and we have good weather before we can set a date.”
Submitted by Steve on 14:01, 21st Jun, 2021 |
All around Guernsey each year businesses and offices have had their 4 legged friends come to work and this ear Bring Your Dog To Work Day takes places today, Friday 25th June.
Having a dog in the room can make human colleagues more cooperative, reduce stress, increase job satisfaction and productivity.
When adopting a dog or any animal from the GSPCA we often ask how many hours potential owners may be at work. Perhaps the question should actually be - are you able to take your dog to work?
Submitted by Steve on 16:26, 18th Jun, 2021 |
An outbreak of a rare condition that causes severe illness in cats has led to a voluntary recall of multiple brands of cat food
Fold Hill Foods is voluntarily recalling a number of its hypoallergenic cat food products, from brands including Applaws, AVA and Sainsbury’s, over a possible link to an outbreak of a potentially fatal condition, feline pancytopenia.
The original article published below on 16 June 2021 stated that only the Applaws products with the Best Before dates of December 2022 to June 2023 were included in the voluntary recall.
Submitted by Steve on 16:55, 11th Jun, 2021 |
Every Summer in Guernsey we see a rise in case of kennel cough in dogs.
This year is no different and kennel cough for those that don’t is an airway infection which causes a nasty cough in dogs. More severe cases can occasionally result in symptoms such as a high temperature or a reduced appetite.
Please call your vet for advice if you think your dog has kennel cough. Most dogs improve on their own, but some need treatment from a vet.
Submitted by Steve on 11:52, 11th Jun, 2021 |
The GSPCA have been extremely busy in recent weeks with huge numbers of baby birds needing hand rearing that have been found or rescued.
Baby birds are always where possible best left in the wild to be rehabilitated by their parents.
Nicolle Morgan GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said “Very recently we have received a few birds nests full of baby birds varying from pinkies as in newly hatched to fledglings (almost fully feathered), mainly due to disruption from gardening activities.”
