With huge challenges on our resources and a drop in income from boarding and donations please help us help animals in Guernsey with our #GSPCACoronavirusCrisisAppeal by donating online via - https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal
With running costs of £2700 we really need your support to help ensure we can survive and carry out our essential work 24/7 helping 1000's of animals a year.
Below are just a few of the projects and wish list items that the GSPCA are looking for funding or support.
If you would like to help fund or contribute towards these please get in touch with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne on 01481 257261 or email [email protected]
GSPCA Ambulance & Rescue Vehicles
At the Shelter we operate an animal rescue service 24 hours 7 days a week.
Sadly recently two of our Animal Ambulances after nearly 10 years of service each helping save animals and carry out our essential work has come to the end of their days and had to go to the garage in the sky. We are currently appealing for 2 new vehicles to replace these much needed vans which helps ensure we can rescue animals 24/7. We are looking to raise £15,00 to replace each van with a model much as a Nissan NV 200.
If you can help please call 01481 257261 or email [email protected]
We have aset up a page to help raise funds for a new Animal Ambulance – https://giving.gg/donate/event/5897/Appeal-for-new-GSPCA-Animal-Ambulance
We have to thank Carey Olsen in 2011, Itex Rotary Walk in 2013 and Novamotion in 2018 for helping with vehicles which are used by the Animal Welfare team, Animal Collection Staff and Volunteer Night Wardens.
Due to the use of the GSPCA Shelter vehicles there is a need of a reserve and replacement animal ambulances to help provide this service such as a minivan or electric van which would be ideal for the tight lanes we often have to drive through and running costs.
Amazon Wish List Items Online or Buying Items Locally
The GSPCA always needs a variety of toys, equipment and feed which we occasionally source from Amazon due to the very economical prices. If you wanted to buy supplies directly for the GSPCA Animal Shelter then click on the link to Amazon below to find out what we need.
Before you do please ensure you are registered with Easyfundraising as you can donate without it costing you anything when you shop online. To find out more on Easyfundraising please click here.
When shopping online please check to see if you can help raise funds for the GSPCA through Easyfundraising and to find out more please click here. It costs no extra and is an easy way to raise funds for the GSPCA when shopping online.
To make a donation from our Amazon Wish List please visit -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
Some of the items you can purchase online you can see on our Amazon Wish List or check out this list -
- Butchers (we use loads for the hedgehogs and dogs)
- Honey for the hedgehogs
- Senior tinned/pouch cat food or applaws
- Bird seed of any kind is very helpful
- Small animal feed
- Wood/paper based cat litter or thomas cat litter
- Fresh fruit and veg the animals love and we use daily - Kale, Parsley, Basil, chard, Cavolo Nero, Cress, coriander, carrots, spinach, raspberries and strawberries
- Fairy liquid (we use for washing oiled birds)
- Non-bio washing powder
- Surgical spirit
- Cotton wool
- Nitrile gloves (medium especially)
- Face masks
- Pump hand soap
- Bin bags
- Hand towel
- Loo roll
- Dust pan and brushes
- Towels
- Blankets
Laptops, Phones & IT Equipment
With so many IT programmes used by the team at the GSPCA we are always looking for laptops, iphones and similar smart devices to help with our work around our site. If you can help please do get in touch.
First Ever Wildlife Hospital & 10 Year Redevelopment Plans
The GSPCA were founded in 1873 and have been on our current site since 1929.
Many of our buildings date back as far as the 1950s and we have in 2018 we revised our 10 year redevelopment plan and need your support.
With the new animal welfare laws in Guernsey and the age of the buildings, we need to ensure that we are leading an example on how animals should be kept now and in the future.
We have already completed the first phase of a 10 year plan to rebuild 5 areas of the GSPCA in a single two storey building which has cost £1,300,000. This is the biggest rebuild we have ever undertaken.
We are now focused on the 2000+ wild animals and birds that come into our care and are looking for support with our next huge project which in the first ever Wildlife Hospital in the Channel Islands and to find out more and to become an exclusive Build Partner please click here.
To see more about our Wildlife Hospital plans please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-dlm-architects-launch-design-and-build-campaign-new-gspca-wildlife-hospital
This is the next stage of build, we have plans in the future to hopefully rebuild many of the other structures on site for visitors and animals and if you are interested in getting involved please do get in touch.
Buy A Brick and Exclusive Build Partner Scheme to help with our New Wildlife Hospital
If you have visited one of the GSPCA recent events or stalls you may well have learned of the newly launched ‘Buy a Brick’ campaign to help the GSPCA achieve the propose new Wildlife Hospital.
The GSPCA currently treat over 2,000 wild animals and birds each year, this number continues to increase and our existing facilities can’t cope with the increase in demand, and are not fit for purpose. They desperately need a radical reorganisation and updating.
From seal pups to baby hedgehogs, kingfishers to buzzards, ducklings to loggerhead turtles, bats to voles the variety of wild animals and birds GSPCA help is vast.
To help achieve the new Wildlife Hospital we are launching our Exclusive Build Partner scheme and a Buy a Brick Scheme for individuals and businesses looking to support this much needed build.
The ‘Buy a Brick’ we have two options for you to choose:
Option 1: £250 have your family name or company logo engraved on a brick which will feature in the build of the Wildlife Hospital.
Option 2: £50 buy a brick for the build.
Multiple brick packages are also available.
To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf
Update the flooring in the GSPCA Kennels
In 2018 we had to completely refloor 31 of our kennels split in 5 sections due to structual issues. If you or your business would like to sponsor one of these sections please do get in touch.
Please call 01481 257261 or email [email protected] for more details
To donate towards our kennel floor appeal please click here www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
Green areas, Poison Garden, Memorial Garden & Chapel of Rest
We have some amaizing green spaces at the GSPCA and are always looking for help and funds to maintain and care for them.
Hedgehog Pens
Our current 100 hedgehogs we have are kept in wooden pens and we have been looking to replce this with much more robust plastic pens. To replace all of the pens will cost approximately.
A block of 5 costs £1000 and we ideally need 20 blocks to cope with the numbers of hedgehogs that are in our care on an average day.
Small Animal and Wildlife Pens
We are appealing for funds for hedgehog pens and wildlife enclosures and we would love to update our facilities. If you are interested in supporting this work please do get in touch.
Open A Charity Shop / Pop Up Charity Shop
We now have a charity shop on site but we continue to look for premises to set up a satellite charity shop. With increases costs a charity shop would help bring income to support the Animal Welfare work we do every day to help care for the animals of Guernsey.
To run the GSPCA we have to raise £2000 a day to help rescue, rehabilitate, reunite strays, rehome and release wildlife back to the wild over 3,000 animals a year.
If you have a premises and would be happy for the GSPCA to occupy it for a short or long period of time as a charity shop, please get in touch with the GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne.
Support with our Sponsorship Scheme For Kennels/Cattery/Small Animals
We have launched our Angel Pen Pal Sponsorship scheme which is a monthly giving scheme to help care for the many animals at the GSPCA.
We would love a partner to help promote and market this animal pen and kennel sponsorship initiative.
We would love to find the following sponsorship to help promote this scheme -
Leaflets & posters - £1000
Leaflet holders and advertisement - £800
Car stickers - £500
Plaque board and plaques - £500
Total £2300 + Marketing
To sponsor an animal pen, kennel or unit please download the form please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/angel-sponsorship-scheme-animals-needing-guernseys-everlasting-love
For corporate sponsors please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship
The scheme is up and running, but we are looking for a sponsor to help promote, advertise and support the costs. If you or your business is interested please do get in touch.
To find out more on how to sponsor a kennel, animal pen or the wildlife unit please click here to help support animals in Guernsey.
Rescue & Rehabilitation Equipment
At the GSPCA Animal Shelter we are always looking at renewing and replacing equipment to help rescue and rehabilitate animals.
Here are examples of equipment and their costs with postage -
Graspers (dog and cat) - £200
Feral cat traps - £220
Wildlife/Cat scales - £150
Dog/Seal scales - £250
Stretcher - £150
Safety Collars, leads & muzzles - From £5 each
Throw and walk net - £200
Heat pads - £20 each
Intensive Care Units - £500 each
Summer Cabin - £2500
Board/Benches - £1500
Total – £4000
We would like to thank the Sure Community Foundation Grant for their help with a grant of £1000 towards the work of this project, St Andrews Floral Group for their help and Pet Tributes for their donation of £75.
Please contact Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager on 01481 257261 or email [email protected] for more details.
Help us with our onsite Conservation Work with St Andrews Floral Group
The GSPCA and St Andrews Floral Group are appealing for help and support with the projects on site and with improving the wildlife rehabilitation facilities at the Animal Shelter.
Some of the projects include:
- Improving the pond on site to make deeper sections and a pond dipping area for children
- Improving the fields on site and moving soil
- Making a new bank (pending planning permission)
- Repairing a retaining wall
- Tiling the seal and turtle wildlife rehabilitation area
- Tiling the floor in the wildlife and hedgehog unit
- Placing a new floor in the wildlife hospital area
- Replanting the hanging baskets and planters around site
- Planting hedging
- Providing a picnic area
- Improving the memorial garden
- Putting bird nesting and box boxes around site
- Building a larger pool for the seals and oiled birds
- Putting path ways for visitors
- Landscaping and much more.......
So far St Andrews Floral Group have managed to raise donations from Situations Recruitment, the Co-op Eco Fund and Men of the Tress, RSPB and we are hugely grateful to all involved and helped so far. Some of the volunteers that have helped on site at the GSPCA include Situations Recruitment, RBS, Elizabeth College, Waitrose, the Probation Service, RSPB, Northern Trust, Medical Specialist Group, staff from Quex Gardens and of course the St Andrews Floral Group volunteers as well as many, many others.
Much of this work is not only to help wildlife locally but we have been opening the site much more to visitors to enjoy.
If you would like to get involved or like to support us in improving the grounds or facilities you can email the GSPCA Manager [email protected] or Ann Wragg from St Andrews Floral Group [email protected]
To see some of the previous stories of those that have helped with the projects so far please go to - http://www.gspca.org.gg/search/node/floral
If you would like to donate online please click the paypal link below and reference 'St Andrews Floral Group help the GSPCA' so we can allocate the funds to the project
Please help us make these dreams come true to help the 3000+ animals that come through our doors every year.
