GSPCA asks islanders to help out hedgehogs
A RECORD number of hedgehogs have come through the doors at the GSPCA animal charity.
Between 1 January and 12 August 2019, there were 330 hedgehogs helped. Over the same period this year, 399 hedgehogs have arrived.
‘2019 was a record-breaking year for the numbers of hedgehogs at the GSPCA and 2020 is already setting new records,’ said GSPCA manager Steve Byrne.
‘The top reasons we see hedgehogs arrive at this time of year include those with mange, dehydration and many injured from garden instruments such as strimmers and hedge cutters.
‘It is so important to check areas before carrying out gardening tasks as by doing so you could help save the life of a hedgehog or birds that may be at risk.’
He added: ‘With the warm weather we can all help hedgehogs by putting out fresh water and feed, whether it be actual hedgehog food sold at many shops or meaty dog or cat food.
‘The best food is tinned at this time of year with all the moisture content and for those wanting to go steps further why not leave an area of the garden to get a little over grown or add to your hedging or even pop a hedgehog house in a corner.
‘You can also help us help the hedgehogs here at the GSPCA such as sponsoring a hedgehog pen, making a donation or even an item from our wish list.’
n For more information, people can pop into the GSPCA office or call 01481 257261 for a leaflet or download a leaflet with all the details by going to the website http://www.gspca.org.gg
