Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first.
Tonight as part of the Harbour Carnival at approximately 2200hrs (10pm) in St Peter Port there is a firework display planned so please ensure your animals are safe and prepare for the unusual sounds and sights they might be subjected too.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Tonight once again at the Harbour Carnival they have fireworks at approximately 10pm as part of the itinerary of events.”
“The GSPCA want to ensure pets and animals are kept safe and have highlighted some useful tips for you and your pets.”
Here is some firework advice from the GSPCA -
The Firework Code
- Keep fireworks in a sealed box or tin
- Use them one at a time, replacing the lid immediately
- NEVER put fireworks in your pocket
- Read the instructions carefully, using a torch or hand lamp NEVER use a naked flame
- Light fireworks at arms length using a taper or a firework lighter
- Stand well back and NEVER return to a firework after it has been lit, it could explode in your face
- Ensure that all children with fireworks are well supervised
- NEVER throw fireworks
- Keep all pets and animals indoors
- Take care of sparklers, wear gloves to hold them and dispose of sparklers in a bucket of water as soon as they are finished
The Animal Firework Code - The GSPCA would like to urge every one to follow our Animal Friendly Firework Code and protect your pets and the local wildlife.
- Please make sure that your pets are wearing a collar with an identity tag in case they manage to escape from your home. We would also strongly advise that you have your pets microchipped as this enables us to reunite them with you much more easily should they run away. Please call the GSPCA for further details on having your animal microchipped.
- Walk your dog during the day and as soon as it gets dark keep your dog or cat inside. Ensure all of the windows and doors are locked including dog and cat flaps.
- Go to an organised display if you can, however don’t take your dog. If you are going out then draw your curtains, put the television or radio on and provide you pet with a safe hiding place so they feel secure.
- If you are having a private firework display then build your bonfire as late as possible to reduce the likelihood of any wildlife taking up residence. Before lighting the fire check the area thoroughly for hedgehogs. We are always saddened by the number of hedgehogs we receive that have suffered severe burns. Do not light fires or set off fireworks near trees where birds are likely to be roosting.
- Please notify your neighbours of your intentions. Especially the elderly and those who have pets.
- When horses are startled they are likely to bolt and can suffer serious injuries. Ensure that all horses, ponies and donkeys are securely stabled with the doors closed.
- Remember to bring guinea pigs and rabbits inside or place under cover in an out building.
- If you know that you pet is frightened by loud noises such as fireworks or has an existing heart condition please contact your vet for advice.
- Please clean up after firework parties. Litter is hazardous to domestic and wild animals.
Remember NEVER let fireworks off near animals.
For lots more advice please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/fireworks-frighten-animals
Steve continued “There are many ways to support our work with lots of ideas on our website www.gspca.org.gg or set up your own sponsored challenge by going to www.giving.gg or https://www.justgiving.com/gspca .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List 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 ."
“There are always lots of other ways to support us from donating online to creating your own fundraising event and you can do this by this link https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) or for lots of fund raising ideas please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising .”
“We also have loads of ways to support us and to donate in this link including information on our BIGGEST BUILD appeal https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .”
“To see a list of the many events we are at this Summer check out those below or on any of our latest blogs https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog “
“We couldn’t do so much without your support.”
Donate
Donate by calling 01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL
The GSPCA have the BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL in our 150 year history and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal
GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023 and 151 years in 2024
This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 into 151 years and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years
Sponsored Event
Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
Wish List
Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal
To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal
To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf
Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
Legacies & Bequests
By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future. After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.
A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding
Gift Aid on Donations over £500
To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0
2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief
To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0
Become a sponsor and GSPCA member
Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
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
Share our posts and follow us on social media
Many of you will have seen us on social media and your support liking and sharing our posts is really appreciated, and to visit our social media pages please go to
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA
Twitter https://twitter.com/GSPCA
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gspca-guernsey-965b0751/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gspca_guernsey/
Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter
To subscribe to our supporters newsletter and find out about upcoming events and news please go to https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9324335c87c8b3ec9f0016f2a&id=e61c951a08
Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261
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Reception & Shop area
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Collecting/Dropping Off Boarding Dogs & Cats
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Viewing animals for adoption
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Emergencies Call 257261 or the Shelter is manned 24/7
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GSPCA Charity Shop in Smith Street
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Monday’s
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9am – 5pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Tuesday’s
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9am – 5pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Wednesday’s
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9am – 5pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Thursday’s
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9am – 5pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Friday’s
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9am – 5pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Saturday’s
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9am – 5pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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8am - 530pm
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Sunday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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Closed
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Bank Holiday’s
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**Possibly 11am – 4pm**
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Closed unless advertised
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Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Monday 5th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Tuesday 6th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th August 2024 – South Show - https://www.facebook.com/p/The-South-Show-Guernsey-100063716101224/
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Monday 12th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Tuesday 13th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th August 2024 – West Show - https://thewestshow.com/
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Monday 19th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Tuesday 20th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August 2024 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Monday 26th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Tuesday 27th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sunday 25th August 2024 - EDABL Seafront Sunday - https://www.edablgsy.org/
Tuesday 10th September 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6th October 2024 - Skipton Swimarathon - https://www.swimarathon.org/
October Half Term Tours – to be confirmed
Tuesday 5th November 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12th November 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Christmas Tours – to be confirmed
February 2025 Tours – to be confirmed
Easter 2025 Tours – to be confirmed
2025 – Dolphin Parade - https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/coming-guernsey-2025-dolphin-parade-thanks-gspca-autism-guernsey
Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to please get in touch…………..
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