World Animal Month and World Animal Day Shine a Spotlight on Supporting Animals in Guernsey
As World Animal Month is celebrated throughout October, and World Animal Day is marked on 4th October, the GSPCA is encouraging islanders to celebrate animals by helping support the thousands of animals the charity cares for and assists every year.
From injured wildlife and stray pets to animal welfare concerns and emergency rescues, the GSPCA provides a vital 24/7 service across Guernsey and the sister islands, helping thousands of animals annually through its animal shelter, wildlife services, education work, inspectorate and animal ambulance service.
This year's World Animal Month comes at a particularly important time for the charity as work continues on the new Wildlife Hospital as part of the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal, the largest project in the GSPCA's history.
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, said:
"World Animal Month and World Animal Day are wonderful opportunities to celebrate the incredible animals we share our lives and island with, whilst also recognising the dedicated people who help them.
Every day and night our team and volunteers are helping animals in need, whether that is rescuing an injured gull, caring for a seal pup, helping a lost dog find its home, responding to wildlife emergencies or supporting animals that have nowhere else to turn.
We simply could not do this without the amazing support we receive from our community."
The GSPCA is asking anyone who would like to celebrate World Animal Month to consider one of the many ways they can help support local animals.
Support the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal
The charity is currently constructing a brand-new Wildlife Hospital, helping secure the future of wildlife care in Guernsey for decades to come.
The appeal remains the largest fundraising project ever undertaken by the GSPCA and supporters can find out more or make a donation at:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspcabiggestbuildappeal
Leave a Legacy
A gift left in a Will can help protect animals for generations to come and can make a lasting difference to the future of animal welfare in the Bailiwick.
More information can be found at:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding
Help Through the GSPCA Wish List
Supporters can donate essential items and equipment that directly help the animals in our care and assist the charity in reducing costs.
View the Wish List at:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
Volunteer Your Time
Volunteers are at the heart of everything the GSPCA does.
The charity is particularly keen to hear from people interested in helping support the animal ambulance service during evenings and out-of-hours periods, helping ensure emergency assistance can continue to be provided to animals in need.
Volunteer opportunities can be found at:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Join the Team
The GSPCA regularly advertises vacancies for those looking to make a career helping animals.
Current opportunities can be found at:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies
Donate or Fundraise
Whether hosting an event, taking on a challenge, making a donation or supporting an appeal, every pound raised helps animals in need.
Find out more at:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
Adopt an Animal
Providing a loving forever home is one of the most rewarding ways to support the charity and transform an animal's life.
Animals looking for homes can be viewed at:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
Sponsor an Animal
The Angel Sponsorship Scheme helps provide ongoing support for animals who may need long-term care or are difficult to rehome.
More details can be found at:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/angel-sponsorship-scheme-animals-needing-guernseys-everlasting-love
Steve added:
"As we celebrate World Animal Month, we would like to thank everyone who supports the GSPCA, whether that is through volunteering, fundraising, donating, adopting, sponsoring animals or simply spreading the word about the work we do.
Alongside our Wildlife Hospital appeal, we are also looking ahead to the future and seeking support for replacement animal ambulances which are such a vital lifeline for animals across the island.
We are currently caring for Delilah the rescued seal pup, who continues to make good progress and is doing very well. She still has a journey ahead of her before she can return to the wild, but her recovery is a wonderful reminder of why the support we receive is so important.
Every donation, every volunteer hour and every act of kindness helps us continue being there for animals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year."
For more information on supporting the GSPCA, visiting the shelter, volunteering or donating, please visit www.gspca.org.gg or follow the charity on social media.
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
To see our youtube channel and lots of videos 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
- 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
- Sidneys Sponsored Events - Grease and Dirty Dancing Saturday 10th April 2027
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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