GSPCA Biggest Build Appeal: Building for the Future of Animals and Our Community
Breaking News from the GSPCA: A New Chapter Begins as the Build Expands
As part of our ongoing Biggest Build Appeal, the GSPCA is proud to announce the next major milestone in our journey to transform animal welfare in Guernsey. This week marks the demolition of a series of long-serving buildings that have played a vital role in our history—making way for a brighter, more compassionate future.
These buildings, once home to our rehoming cattery, staff room, ferret and small animal areas, dog grooming space, and laundry facilities, have sheltered countless animals over the years. From housing nearly 100 guinea pigs from a single rescue to supporting multiple rabbit rescues, not to mention thousands of cats over more than 4 decades, these spaces have been a lifeline for animals in need. We honour their legacy as we look ahead to what’s next.
What’s Coming Next
In their place, we are building a state-of-the-art 12-kennel facility designed to care for:
- Dogs in isolation
- Welfare and cruelty case dogs
- Stray dogs
- Dogs awaiting their forever homes
This new section will also include modern laundry facilities and a dedicated dog grooming area, ensuring every animal receives the care and dignity they deserve.
Wildlife Hospital Foundations Underway
Meanwhile, the foundations for our new Wildlife Hospital are progressing steadily. This vital facility will provide specialist care for Guernsey’s injured, orphaned, and endangered wildlife—offering hope and healing to thousands of animals each year.
How You Can Help
We’ve raised £1,500,000 so far, but we need to reach £3,700,000 to complete the Wildlife Hospital, Kennels, and Ferret Housing by November 2026. We’re calling on our incredible community to help us cross the finish line.
Ways to support:
Every contribution, big or small, helps us build for the future of animals and our community.
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, said: "Starting to lay the foundations for the Wildlife Hospital was a huge moment for us and for animal welfare in Guernsey and this next chapter is incredible all be it emotional to see.”
“The buildings we’ve demolished had decades of history and this next part of the demolition brings back many memories for the team, some who have been helping at the GSPCA for over 30 years.”
“Having been in place for well over four decades the thousands of cats, kittens and other animals that it has housed and helped, not to mention the cruelty case animals and multiple animals rescued and removed from nearly 100 guinea pigs from one rescue to cases of 30 rabbits from one home it has achieved incredible support to our 24/7 work at the GSPCA.”
“The cats moved out a decade ago in the last big build achieved by the GSPCA and this project would have started much sooner if it hadn’t been for covid but we are now excited to see the next stage and preparations for a new much needed kennel build with other facilities gets well underway.”
“This area will house new kennels to help dogs from cruelty cases to those needing homes, strays to those needing emergency care and isolation for various reasons.”
“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported the Big Build so far, but we still need help to raise the remaining £2.2 million to bring this vision to life."
“Together we can build a brighter future for the animals of Guernsey.”
The GSPCA continues to appeal to the public, businesses, and the wider community to support the Big Build. Every donation – large or small – helps bring the Wildlife Hospital and much-needed dog kennel improvements one step closer to completion.
Thank You
To all who have already supported this appeal—thank you. Your generosity is laying the foundation for a more compassionate Guernsey, where animals receive the care, shelter, and love they deserve.
Let’s build something extraordinary—together.
To donate or find out more, visit https://shorturl.at/YJo6P or call the GSPCA on 01481 257261.
To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog
Upcoming events
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 .”
“The Dolphin Discovery Trail treasure hunt app is now live until the end of August and to find all 62 dolphins download the Turfhunt app and use the code EADASD or zoom in on Guernsey and if you get all dolphins with a picture you will be entered into a prize draw with the current top prize an iwatch but additional prizes very welcome and we are looking for a sponsor for the app.”
“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 or support Autism Guernsey https://www.autismguernsey.org.gg/ .”
“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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