World Wildlife Day: GSPCA Celebrates Progress on the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal While Caring for Seven Seal Pups and Oiled Puffin
Today, on World Wildlife Day, the GSPCA is celebrating the incredible wildlife we are privileged to protect here in Guernsey, while highlighting the urgent need for continued support as our #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal reaches its halfway stage. The £3,700,000 redevelopment project—which includes our new Wildlife Hospital, new seal facilities, and essential infrastructure—continues to progress well, but additional funding is still urgently needed for solar panels and other vital equipment to support the future of our 24/7 wildlife care.
At present, we are caring for seven grey seal pups, including the young pup found recently near the Fairy Ring with severe netting injuries embedded around his neck. He is now recovering following urgent rescue and veterinary treatment. Several other pups remain in rehabilitation, and we are delighted to share that three of these pups are now thriving and are expected to be released very soon.
Alongside our seal patients, the GSPCA is also caring for Percival, the oiled puffin found weak, cold and covered in oil at Port Grat, one of few survivors during a concerning surge in deceased seabirds around Europe.
Every year, the GSPCA helps over 3,000 wild animals, from seabirds and hedgehogs to seals and bats. This work continues around the clock, 365 days a year, thanks to our dedicated staff, volunteers and supporters.
Quote: Geoff George, Head of Marine Mammals (GSPCA)
“Our seven grey seal pups are doing remarkably well, especially considering the challenging cases we’ve seen this season. The pup rescued from the Fairy Ring was in an awful state when we found him, and without intervention he would not have survived. Three of the pups are now strong, feeding well and preparing for release very soon, which is always a wonderful milestone for us all at the GSPCA.”
Quote: Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager
“World Wildlife Day is the perfect moment to celebrate the incredible animals we share our island with and the community who helps us protect them. As we reach the halfway point of the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal, we continue to ask for the public’s support—whether through buying a brick, donating, sponsoring equipment, or helping us fund essential additions like solar panels to secure a sustainable future for animal care.
Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue our mission, whether that’s rescuing an oiled puffin, saving an entangled seal pup, or caring for the 3,000+ wild animals that come through our doors every year.”
Helping Wildlife: What the Public Can Do
If you come across sick, injured or stranded wildlife, the GSPCA is here 24/7.
Call 257261 or our emergency number 07781 104074, or visit us at the Shelter.
We also offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities, from hands‑on wildlife work to support roles around the Shelter, and there are countless ways islanders can get involved—especially on World Wildlife Day.
Get Involved Today
On this World Wildlife Day, we invite everyone in our community to help protect Guernsey’s wildlife by:
- Supporting the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal
- Sponsoring areas or equipment
- Buying a brick for the new Wildlife Hospital
- Volunteering your time
- Making a donation, however small
Together, we can ensure that Guernsey remains a safe haven for wildlife now and for future generations and to find out more check out www.gspca.org.gg
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
- 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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