On Sunday morning the GSPCA received a very unusual little arrival.
For 149 years we have been helping animals and some from far further than our shores.
In 2020 just before the first lock down an Indian gecko arrived having stowed away in a bag from India who was named Mr Patel and went into a new home after following quarantine procedures.
On Sunday we had an arrival that travelled even further. A family on their return to Guernsey while unpacking discovered a tiny little Pacific gecko who had journeyed well over 8000km.
The daughter of the family named the tiny reptile ‘Sally’ who is in quarantine and like Mr Patel all being well will need a new home as it won’t be possible to return her back to her homeland.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We help hundreds of stray animals every year and have animals come into our care for all sorts of reasons.”
“We have also had many animals come into quarantine that found their way to Guernsey but Sally the Pacific gecko seems to have broken the previous record of an Indian gecko 2 years ago and its happened in the week we celebrate 149 years which we call #GSPCAPurpleWeek .“
“Sally is doing well and we are working with the States vets and once the little gecko has completed gecko it will need a new home.”
“We help many reptiles find new homes and currently have many musk turtles in need of homes.”
“With it being #GSPCAPurpleWeek and to donate to Sally’s care and the 300 other animals in our care you can make a donation by going to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) and here is a link to lots of ideas to get involved – https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-purple-week .” “You might want to support a specific project or purchase an item we might need and to see our Wish List page please check out http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .” “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 .”
“We will of course update everyone on Sally and her care.”
To download an adoption application form please click on the following –
For a Dog Adoption Application Form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/GSPCA%20Dog%20Rehoming%20Application%202019.doc
For a Cat Adoption Application Form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/GSPCA%20Cat%20Rehoming%20Application%20Rev%202.doc
For a Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Bird, Reptile and all other species Application Form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Interview%20Form%20%28Rabbit%20or%20Guinea%20Pig%29.doc
Once your form is completed please email to admin@gspca.org.gg or post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD and a member of team will phone you to discuss the animals in our care To find out more about the Dog Adoption Procedure please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/dog-adoption .
To find out more about the Cat Adoption Procedure please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/cat-adoption . To see the animals looking for homes please go to – www.gspca.org.gg/animals For more information please call 01481 257261 or email us admin@gspca.org.gg . http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/stow-away-gecko-furthest-travelled-hitch-hiker-arrives-gspcapurpleweek