Once again the Bailiwick has high winds and weather that puts our animals and wildlife at risk.

Often during the winter months with the high winds and stormy weather makes it difficult for wild animals and birds to feed and rest.

With the high winds the GSPCA have to ensure their pets and animals kept outside are safe and secure.

Once again the GSPCA are asking those that live around and visit our coast to please watch out for injured animals in need as well as seal pups which can get separated from their mothers at this time of year especially when we see bad weather.

For those with animals living outside the GSPCA is urging the owners to ensure they have the Shelter they require as they have seen an increase in complaints and calls from concerned members of public.

The GSPCA have a number of web pages with wildlife advice or you can call 01481 257261 for help 24/7

Visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals/wildlife-advice for more information.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Once again we have awful stormy weather and we all have to ensure our pets and outside animals are safe as well as keep an eye out for wildlife in need.”

“When the wind and waves are up like they are currently, oil that has settled on the seabed can be churned up and can cause seabirds and other animals harm.”

“We are at the start of the grey seal pup season and in bad weather they can often be separated from their mothers which can cause them to starve.”

“The two young new seal pups from Jersey continue to improve with their around the clock care.”

“We have some great web pages with advice on what to do if you see a seal pup which are being born at this time of year or oiled birds, although we are only a call away on 257261.”

“With young seal pups the main piece of advice is to please not approach them as you can scare their mother away and if you see one to please call us on 257261 and we can make sure they are safe or give advice.”

Geoff George GSPCA Animal Collection Officer said “Elisa and Aurore the grey seal pups are doing well but with storms like this we often see new born pups separated from their mothers.”

“Please do give us a call if you see a seal pup on 257261 as we can check it is well from a safe distance.”

Lorna Prince Animal Welfare Manager said “We see an increase in reports from concerned members of public about animals kept in fields when we have high winds and wet weather.”

“At the GSPCA we are urging those with animals kept outside to please ensure they have all they need and they are safe with the extreme weather we currently have.”

“If anyone is concerned for an animals safety you can contact us on 257261.” Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager continues “For those out with dogs please don’t let them approach seal pups as this can scare their mothers off and if they were to bite your dog and cause a nasty injury.”

“As well as wildlife we have to ensure our own pets and animals are safe and secure with the high winds as we often see dogs escaping from gates being blown open to farm animals escaping.”

“We are busy at the GSPCA ensuring our animals are safe with the high winds and cold weather.”

“There are many ways you can help support our vital 24/7 work and donate or raise funds for the hundreds of animals in our care.”

“With over 100 hedgehogs, 4 seal pups, dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, fish, reptiles and many birds we help over 3000 animals through the doors every year.”

“If you would like to support our Amazon Wish List and see lists of items that we use every day and things that we are appealing for.”

“If would like to help with wish list items you can call us on 01481 25721 or email admin@gspca.org.gg or the easy way to see many items we are in need is by going to our Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList.”

“We do promote buying items locally but shopping online can help raise funds at the same time as if you select the GSPCA through easy fund raising part of the amount through 1000’s of online retailers comes back to the GSPCA and it has raised over £2500.”

“To sign up to do this please visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/guernseyspca/?u=1CHID8.”

“Sadly Amazon Smile doesn’t allow Guernsey charities to sign up but you can go through easy fund raising to achieve the same donation.”

“As mentioned you can always chose to donate via local stores and the Amazon Wish List is a shop front showing some of the items we need but there are many others and we have published these on our Wish List page http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list.”

“A gift of a tiny bowl costing less than a £1 to a £600 intensive care unit, every donation is hugely appreciated and really makes the team smile that there are those that care and want to support our work.”

“Another amazing way to support our work is by just a couple of pounds each month can make a massive difference in helping the animals in our care and to find out more please go to http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf.”

“To make a donation you can go to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA).”

“We couldn’t do so much without your support.”