ISPCA A4 Manifesto Feb 2016 Final
You will find this manifesto is a very interesting read.
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Not Just Cats & Dogs – Dunmore East Gull Rescue
The Waterford SPCA were called out today to Dunmore East in relation to a concern for a number of gulls which were in distress at the harbour. Along with vet William from City Vets, and Jane Hilliard, and Joanne Whittle Power and Waterford Animal Welfare, the WSPCA helped to get several of the gulls to safety in order to transport them to the vets.
The gulls had oil coating their feathers, seriously compromising their ability to keep their normal body temperature. The bird’s ability to insulate itself is compromised in this situation and it can die from hypothermia. The weight of the oil can also lead birds to drown as they will have lost their buoyancy in the water. It is an extremely stressful and life-threatening situation for a bird to be in.
Thankfully, the gulls which were successfully taken to the vets today will soon recuperate.
We would ask members of the public to keep an eye out at their local harbours and beaches for any signs of distressed or injured birds and please do not hesitate to contact the Waterford SPCA or a local rescue to help.
Below are a few photographs taken of some of the lucky gulls on arrival to City Vets this afternoon. Well done and thank-you to all involved!!!
Birds – How to Help
Now that bird rearing season is in full swing the number of bird calls to the
office are on the increase. We were contacted today about two birds. One was a rook, with a damaged wing and the other a baby blackbird. The blackbird had been hounded by a dog, pulling out some of its tail feathers, but was otherwise in good condition and thankfully not injured at all. The rook, pictured above, is in foster care as he needs time to let his wing heal.
It’s important to remember that at this time of the year, a lot of fledglings are out of the nests and although their parents may not be seen, they are nearby. When people see a small baby bird out on its own, it’s an automatic reaction to want to do something to help. Sometimes this is the worst thing to do. Picking it up and taking it away from its environment, may make it harder for the bird to survive in the long run. If a fledgling is seen out in someone’s garden and does not seem injured, it is best to leave it to its own devices. If there are cats and dogs in the area, it would be helpful to raise the bird to a higher level, such as a wall, tree or deep into bushes, out of reach of predators.
If you are feeding a baby bird, a boiled egg mashed together with a plain biscuit (rich tea digestive) and made into a paste is full of protein and good food to give.
Of course, if a bird is obviously injured we urge people to contact us and we will help in anyway that we can.