Final Day of #GSPCAPurpleWeek Celebrates ‘Love Your Pet Day’ as GSPCA Highlights Its Biggest Wishes
Today marks the final day of #GSPCAPurpleWeek, the GSPCA’s annual celebration of community spirit, animal welfare, and 153 years of caring for animals in Guernsey. Fittingly, it also coincides with Love Your Pet Day—a perfect opportunity for islanders to show appreciation for the pets who bring joy, comfort, and companionship to so many lives.
Throughout the week, individuals, schools, businesses, and supporters across the Bailiwick have been proudly going purple to raise funds and awareness for the GSPCA’s work. From themed bake sales and dress‑down days to social media photos, the island has once again shown outstanding support.
As celebrations conclude, the GSPCA is reminding the community of the many ways they can continue to help—particularly through supporting the organisation’s Wish List, which features essential items that directly benefit the animals in its care.
GSPCA Wish List – How Islanders Can Help
The GSPCA’s Wish List includes vital items that make a meaningful difference every single day. Some of the current needs include:
- Towels and bedding for rescued wildlife and injured animals
- Cat and kitten food, especially meat‑based pouches
- Dog treats and enrichment toys to support behavioural care
- Bleach, washing powder, disinfectant and cleaning supplies
- Wild bird seed, suet, and feed for rehabilitation patients
- Small animal supplies such as hay, pellets, toys, and safe chew items
- Stamps and office supplies to help with administration and fundraising
- Financial donations toward veterinary bills, specialist treatment, and emergency care
Donations can be dropped to the GSPCA or purchased through the charity’s online Wish List partners.
Supporting the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal
The GSPCA also continues to raise funds for the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal, the largest redevelopment project in the charity’s 153‑year history. The appeal aims to deliver modern facilities including:
- A new Wildlife Hospital
- Renovated Kennels and Cattery
- A dedicated Small Animal Unit
- Safer, greener, and more sustainable buildings for long‑term care
With construction well underway and approximately half the appeal funds secured, the charity still needs community support to complete the project and ensure it can continue providing life‑saving care for decades to come.
Quote from GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, said:
“As we celebrate the final day of #GSPCAPurpleWeek on Love Your Pet Day, we are truly overwhelmed by the kindness shown across the island. From families dressing in purple to businesses hosting events and schools sharing wonderful pictures, the support has been incredible. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has joined in—and also a special thank you to our amazing GSPCA team, who have fully thrown themselves into the purple celebrations while continuing to provide outstanding care to the animals who need us the most.”
“As we look ahead, our Wish List and our #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal remain essential to the future of animal welfare in Guernsey. Every item donated and every pound raised directly helps us care for thousands of animals each year. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for it.”
For more information, to donate, or to support the Wish List or Biggest Build Appeal, please visit:
www.gspca.org.gg
Support the GSPCA during #GSPCAPurpleWeek
As the charity celebrates its 153rd anniversary, the GSPCA is calling on the community to get involved, raise awareness, and support the urgent work that continues day and night.
Read more about #GSPCAPurpleWeek and how you can help:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-purple-week
To see our youtube channel and a VT of Percival please visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheGuernseySPCA
To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog
Upcoming events
- GSPCA Purple Week 13th February to Friday 20th February 2026 https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-purple-week
- GSPCA Celebrates 153 years Saturday 14th February 2026
- Love Your Pet Day Friday 20th February 2026
- Half Term Tours February 2026 To be confirmed
- World Wildlife Day 3rd March 2026
- International Day of the Seal 22nd March 2026
- National Puppy Day 23rd March 2026
- Easter Tours March/April 2026 To be confirmed
- National Ferret Day 2nd April 2026
- Dog First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 15th April 2026 Ref – Dog15/04
- EDABL Seafront Sunday 26th April 2026
- Cat First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 29th April 2026 Ref – Cat29/04
- Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 3rd May 2026
- Charities Seafront Sunday 17th May 2026
- GSPCA Cupcake Week 15th to 22nd May 2026
- Half Term Tours May 2026 May 2026 To be confirmed
- Microchip Month June 2026
- Volunteers Week 1st – 7th June 2026
- Guernsey Together Saturday 13th June 2026
- EDABL Seafront Sunday 21st June 2026
- Take Your Dog to Work Day Friday 26th June 2026
- Kitten Day 10th July 2026
- World Snake Day 16th July 2026
- Guinea Pig Appreciation Day 16th July 2026
- EDABL Seafront Sunday 19th July 2026
- Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 23rd – 27th July 2026
- Summer Guided Tours July/August 2026 to be confirmed
- South Show GSPCA Dog Show Saturday 8th August 2026
- West Show 12th-13th August 2026
- World Lizard Day 14th August 2026
- North Show 19th-20th August 2026
- International Dog Day 26th August 2026
- EDABL Seafront Sunday 30th August 2026
- World Animal Month October 2026
- World Animal Day 4th October 2026
- Feral Cat Day 16th October 2026
- National cat Day 29th October 2026
- Halt Term Spooky Tours October 2026 to be confirmed
- Dog First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 12th November 2026 Ref – Dog12/11
- Cat First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 26th November 2026 Ref – Cat26/11
- Possible Christmas Themed Animal Discovery Trail November/December 2026 to be confirmed with possible Ball
- World Wildlife Conservation Day 4th December 2026
- Festive Tours December/January 2026/7 to be confirmed
Steve continued “There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA.”
“Our BIGGEST BUILD is now underway and we are desperately looking for support and to help in anyway please do get in touch and check out this link https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggestbuild-begins-demolition-underway-%E2%80%93-buying-brick-sponsorship-can-you-help .”
“To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor donating each month to help the hundreds of animals in our care which you can do by downloading this form - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf or to become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf .”
“To think of helping animals and our work in your legacy or will please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List at the GSPCA http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”
“If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days “
“For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship “
“If you would like to volunteer then to find out more details here -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or to complete the volunteer application form please check out https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”
"We also have vacancies at the GSPCA and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies ."
"For lots of ways to support our work please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years ."
“To visit our facebook page check out this link please click here .”
“To visit our x page please click here .”
“Thank you for your support.”
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