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BBC News
12 hours ago
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Owners urged to keep pets healthy in hot weather
An animal welfare charity has advised pet owners on how best to care for their pets in hot Jersey Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA) said pets should never be left in cars in hot weather and should always have plenty of clean water JSPCA advised dog owners to walk their pets in the mornings and evenings when temperatures were lower and to check how hot the ground was for their pets' the event an animal became overheated, the team stressed wet towels should not be used as they trapped the heat and owners should instead directly apply water. The group said pale animals and those with little fur were more likely to be sun burnt and so should be kept in shelter and have pet sun cream recommended frozen treats and ice cubes as ways to cool animals down together with paddling pools or trays of and water were essential to keeping animals healthy in the heat, they bird experts stressed the importance of making sure garden birds have access to clean and fresh water throughout the Birds said birds also bathe at least once a day so clean full water bowls were essential.
BBC News
14-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Cockapoo dog rescued in Jersey cliff fall incident
A dog had a lucky escape after falling down a cliff in Jersey, firefighters have Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called at about 18:00 BST on Friday to reports a cockapoo called Luna had fallen over a wall and dropped about 25m to 30m (82ft to 98ft) down a steep cliff face at Fort Regent.A Facebook post said crews used rope rescue equipment to lower a firefighter over the edge to rescue said Luna was shaken and stressed but uninjured and was assessed at the scene by JSPCA officers and the States Vet before being taken to a vets for further treatment. The fire service said Luna's owner did the right thing by calling 999 and not jumping over to try and rescue her, which would have put her own life at risk.A spokesperson added: "We are pleased to confirm that Luna has sustained no broken bones and remains under observation, in safe hands."
BBC News
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Firefighters save seven ducklings from pool and drains in Jersey
Firefighters in Jersey have helped reunite a mother duck with her seven ducklings after a call from the had fallen into a swimming pool in St Brelade and could not get out, while the other three were stuck in a rescue team, who were "armed with nets, gentle hands and a solid sense of teamwork", managed to save the ducklings - which were Jersey Fire and Rescue Service said the mother duck kept her distance from the firefighters but "remained close by" and refused "to be rescued first". Watch Commander Ryan said it was a reminder of why crews loved their said: "It might not have been flames or ladders today - but it was no less important. "We're just happy to help, whatever the call may be."The service helped save a dog trapped on a cliff in April and a herd of cows from the sea in January.
BBC News
21-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Public asked to report sightings of seal pup on Jersey shore
Marine animal rescuers have asked people to contact them if they see an underweight grey seal pup Divers Marine Life Rescue Channel Islands (BDMLR CI) checked on a male pup found on a beach on the north coast of Jersey on taking him to the veterinary hospital for medical tests the rescuers returned the pup to the sea, despite him being underweight.A BDMLR CI spokesperson asked the public to keep dogs away from the seal if he comes ashore again and to keep their distance and contact the team via the JSPCA. They said: "The weight is undeniably the wrong side of the scales but the positive health checks, pure strength and determination allowed this pup another chance."An orange cross has been marked on his back to help BDMLR CI to identify him again.
