An unusual pet was rescued from scaffolding in St Peter Port and the GSCPA is now looking for its owner.
The ferret, now named ‘Chocolat’, was spotted at the top of scaffolding around the Arcade Building on Wednesday morning.
He was rescued by workers on the site and collected by GSCPA members of staff.
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, said: “In all my years at the GSPCA, I can honestly say this is the highest ferret rescue we have ever been involved with and certainly the first one rescued from scaffolding.
“We are very grateful to the workers at the Arcade Building who first spotted Chocolat and safely brought him down before our team arrived.”
Unusual
Aside from the height of the rescue, Mr Byrne said that where the ferret was found was “highly unusual”.
While the GSPCA has rescued ferrets in the past, they have normally been found in rural areas.
Mr Byrne added: “We would love to reunite Chocolat with his owner if he has one, and we are appealing for anyone with information to contact the GSPCA.
“If no one comes forward during the holiday period, we will assess Chocolat and look to find him a suitable forever home.
“Ferrets can make wonderful pets in the right environment and we currently have several looking for homes through our rehoming programme.”
If anyone recognises Chocolat, or might know where he came from, they are being asked to contact the GSPCA on 01481 257261.
