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BBC News
17-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Jetrsey vets trained to recognise domestic abuse
Vets in Jersey are to receive specialist training on the link between animal abuse and domestic violence. The training, which will help staff spot warning signs, is part of broader efforts to make the island safer for women and move follows research by the Dogs Trust UK, which found nearly nine in 10 professionals had encountered cases where pets were also harmed in domestic violence cases, and most recognised that animals can be used to control or intimidate training was one of 77 recommendations in Jersey's Violence Against Women and Girls report, published last November. It has now been confirmed that £5,400 has been allocated by the government to deliver the programme, which will be run by the UK charity, the Links group specialises in raising awareness of the connections between abuse of people and funding will cover online and in-person sessions for all veterinary staff – including vets, nurses, students, and receptionists. Pam Aubert, chief executive of the JSPCA, said the organisation is "excited" to be part of this really important initiative."We are there for the animals, but we also are there for the people - we have to be for both," she workers and related professionals will also be invited to take will begin with an online module this month, followed by in-person sessions in September. Topics will include how to identify abuse, recognise injuries that may be non-accidental, and understand the legal and safeguarding frameworks in full-day training events will be held to minimise disruption to practices.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Minister aims to define what a 'dangerous dog' is for Jersey law
A minister who is aiming to define what a "dangerous dog" is as part of updates to Jersey's dog laws has said the process is taking longer than Dogs (Jersey) Law 1961 aims to regulate dog ownership, including licensing pets and requiring dogs to wear contact information when in rules about owning XL bully dogs were introduced across the UK in March after a string of fatal attacks. Deputy Steve Luce, the environment minister, told a scrutiny panel that he did not want to see any incidents involving dangerous dogs while he was in charge. "Every day that goes by I am increasingly concerned that something might happen," he said."We do have some animals which we would like to designate as dangerous dogs on this island."That number is not reducing. We have introduced some measures." Chief vet at the JSPCA Susana Ramos said preventing the importation of dangerous dogs would be the first Luce said Jersey saw an increase in pets 10 years ago when rescues were was a further increase during the pandemic. Ms Ramos said the current law was "old and not fit for purpose anymore".She added: "The idea of the new law is to allow us to act."The law will give us a little substance to do better than we currently do."
BBC News
21-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
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.
