GSPCA Team Tours Progress of New Wildlife Hospital as Build Reaches Halfway Mark
On a beautifully sunny Wednesday morning, GSPCA staff were given a guided tour of the ongoing construction of the charity’s new Wildlife Hospital — a landmark project that is now halfway complete and has reached the midpoint of its £3.7 million fundraising target for the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal.
Small groups of the team gathered near the site office where GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne, joined by staff from Breton, welcomed everyone and provided an overview of the project’s progress. With the build now approximately 50% complete, Steve explained the importance of the next stages and the continued need to raise the remaining funds to finish the state‑of‑the‑art facility.
Once briefed, the team were split into groups, equipped with PPE, and taken on a detailed walkthrough of the sections currently taking shape. The tour began in the store area before moving into what will become the Wildlife Hospital’s kitchen, then along the central corridor that will eventually house a wide range of specialist rooms for wildlife casualties — from garden birds to hedgehogs and other small mammals.
Outside, staff were shown the dedicated areas where new aviaries will be built, along with plans for outdoor pools. The tour continued through the future reception area and past the new toilet facilities into the sea mammal and seabird corridor — a critical area especially for seal pups. The GSPCA recently released three rehabilitated pups and currently has four more in temporary facilities, making the new specialist areas essential for the future of marine rescue in Guernsey.
The visit concluded at the deep seal pools, located just beyond the oiled bird rooms, giving the team a real sense of the scale and importance of the new centre.
Words from Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager
“It was incredibly special to be able to take the team around the Wildlife Hospital site and show them just how far we’ve come. To be halfway through the build and halfway to our £3.7 million fundraising target is a huge milestone for the GSPCA and for wildlife care in Guernsey. Seeing the rooms, the pools, and the specialist spaces emerging really brings to life what this hospital will mean for the thousands of animals we help every year. All being well, we’re on track for completion towards the end of the year, and we’re so grateful to everyone who has supported the appeal so far. We still have a long way to go, but together we can make this world‑class facility a reality.”
Words from Yvonne Chauvel, GSPCA Supervisor
“Having had the honour of laying the first foundation stone, I can’t quite believe how much progress has been made. Walking through the corridors and seeing where every room will be, I was honestly overwhelmed. It’s absolutely wonderful, and it’s going to make such a difference for the wildlife of Guernsey and for our whole team. This hospital will transform the way we can care for injured and orphaned animals, and I’m so proud to see it taking shape.”
With the project now at its halfway point, the GSPCA continues to encourage individuals, businesses, and the community to support the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal. Every donation brings the charity closer to completing Guernsey’s first purpose‑built Wildlife Hospital, ensuring the island’s animals receive the best possible care for generations to come.
For more information or to support the appeal, please visit www.gspca.org.gg or contact the GSPCA on 01481 257261.
Check out more on the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal – https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspcabiggestbuildappeal
To donate to our work and the other animals in our care https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To see animals looking for new homes
https://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
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To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog
Upcoming events
- 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
- Classic Vehicle Show 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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