The GSPCA are in the process finally to go to tender for the much needed facilities at the GSPCA.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The GSPCA is about to go to tender for the BIGGEST Build in our 151 year history.”
“We fitted a new Small Animal Unit last year, which we have some final touches being completed currently.”
“This had to be done ahead of the three new builds we wish to do which will be a Wildlife Hospital, new Welfare and Rehoming Kennels and Ferret Unit.”
“The Welfare Kennel unit to help dogs needing homes, house cruelty cases, strays and those emergency dogs needing our care as well as an isolation kennel area and laundry section for kennels.”
“The ferret unit will help house the many stray and unwanted ferrets we help each year and the Wildlife Hospital will provide facilities for the 3000+ wildlife we help every year.”
“It is hard to guess exactly the costs but we have made rough estimates and you can donate to a particular build online, or you can make a general donation to the builds and our work by visiting https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) .”
“The Wildlife Hospital without doubt is the biggest of the three builds and likely to cost around £2,000,000 and to donate to this build you can go to https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal .”
You can still donate to the Small Animal, Reptile and Bird facilities which cost approximately £100,000 and to donate to these please visit https://giving.gg/donate/event/8046/Small-Animal-and-Rabbit-Build-Appeal .”
“The Welfare Kennels will very likely cost over £500,000, and to donate to these please visit https://giving.gg/donate/event/9443/GSPCA-New-Kennel-Build .”
“Finally, but not least the first purpose built Ferret Unit will cost around £80,000, and to donate to these please visit https://giving.gg/donate/event/9444/GSPCA-Ferret-Build .”
“With the possibility of needing items to temporary house animals during the build the whole project is likely to cost around £3,000,000 and we really need your support.”
“So far thanks to some amazing donations and support we have raised nearly £1,400,00 towards these projects and we cannot thank all those that have donated enough.”
“There are many ways to support these projects and below are just some of the ways from being a Build Partner to Buying a Brick, making a donation to sponsoring a section and any support we would love to hear from you just pop in, call 257261 or email me on [email protected] .”
“Another amazing way to support our work is by just a couple of pounds each month can make a massive difference in helping the animals in our care and to find out more please go to http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf .”
“We really couldn’t do so much without the amazing support of our community and local businesses.”
“Help us ensure the animals of Guernsey have the bright and secure future they so much need and deserve.”
"This week at the West Show pop along to see us and the plans for these much needed facilities."
Wildlife Hospital
The GSPCA were recently delighted to announce that planning has been approved for a new Wildlife Hospital at the GSPCA and you can help this much needed facility become a reality from Buying a Brick to becoming a Build Partner.
Could you Buy a Brick? We can put the certificate and Engraved Brick in the name of a friend, in memory, your company or a loved one and there are a number of goodies you will get as part of this kind gift helping us build for the future to help wildlife in Guernsey.
We now have permission which includes demolishing a number of very old buildings one of which dates back to the 1940’s.
We really need your help. The estimated costs for the facility which are approximately £2,000,000 to build the GSPCA Wildlife Hospital and to remove the old buildings.
There are a number of ways you can help including the Buy a Brick such as donating to this much needed project or could your group, trust or business help in much bigger ways –
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
To become a larger donors or as a corporate you 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
You can donate by calling 257261, post GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, GY6 8UD cheques payable to ‘GSPCA’ or popping into the Shelter or our Charity Shop in Smith Street.
The next step is go to tender, but for those wanting to help in much larger ways here are the estimated costs for some of the facilities that make up the £2,000,000 –
- Demolitions £70,000
- Sub-structure £80,000
- Drainage £99,000
- Slab £160,000
- Roof £263,000
- External Walls £180,000
- Glazing to whole build £70,000
- Each rehabilitation room £40,000
- Central feed kitchen £35,000
- Each marine rehabilitation room and access to pool £30,000
- Rehabilitation Pool – to be confirmed
- Rehabilitation aviaries/pens - £15-20,000 each
- Receiving office where the public can drop animals off and they can be admitted and entered into the system - £25-30,000
With 9 seals currently at the GSPCA, Barnacle Bill the loggerhead turtle and over 80 hedgehogs, not to mention many other injured birds and wild rabbits you would think the GSPCA is extremely busy and you would be correct.
The new Wildlife Hospital will help house the 3000+ wildlife that come through the GSPCA doors each year and with our environment a major concern a facility that would help benefit future generations.
Steve said “The Wildlife Build is a much overdue build which is so required to help the 3000+ wild animals we help every year.”
“We just about to go to tender and we are very excited to be moving forward with what is a facility for the future to ensure the wildlife of Guernsey and surrounding waters and islands have the emergency care they really need.”
“Anyone wanting to know more about any of our projects please do get in touch.”
Small Animal, Reptile and Bird Unit
Firstly our donation page - https://giving.gg/donate/event/8046/Small-Animal-and-Rabbit-Build-Appeal
Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner to support all our build projects and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
Sponsor all or part of this much needed facility –
The complete Small Animal Department - £85,000
Flooring - £25,000
The intake and isolation area – £11,000
The main rabbit and guinea pig room - £22,000
The reptile room £8,000
The bird room - £8,000
The room for all other species - £11,000
Or
Each Intake or Isolation Cage - £650
Each Rabbit or Guinea Pig Pen - £1500
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager continued “Each year we often help over 500 rabbits and over 500 other small animals, birds and reptiles.”
“We have seen a huge rise in unwanted and stray small animals in recent years and we desperately need a Small Animal Unit.”
“The purpose built facilities for rabbits, small animals, birds and reptiles in different rooms with an isolation and intake area are nearly completed but we still need your support for this much needed facility.”
“This is the first time we have a proper Small Animal Unit as they have often had to be housed in various areas around the Animal Shelter.”
“The whole project is costing approximately £100,000 to help house the many of the small animals which previously were housed in buildings dating back to 1949, and which still need demolishing before we can build the Wildlife Hospital we really need your support.”
“To donate online you can go to https://giving.gg/donate/event/8046/Small-Animal-and-Rabbit-Build-Appeal or 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 .”
“Maybe your business, you or your company would like to sponsor an animal pen or room which start from £650.”
“Anyway you can help us help what are often to referred to as the forgotten pets is hugely appreciated.”
“With over 30 rabbits in need of homes, hamsters, rats, lizards, birds and so many more please help us this Easter to build this much needed facility.”
To donate online https://giving.gg/donate/event/8046/Small-Animal-and-Rabbit-Build-Appeal
You can donate by calling 257261, post GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, GY6 8UD cheques payable to ‘GSPCA’ or popping into the Shelter or our Charity Shop in Smith Street.
Become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
To see a short VT on our appeal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP6zv6jMap0
Kennel Build
Steve continued “The GSPCA helps hundreds of dogs every year from strays to cruelty cases, unwanted pets looking for homes to those needing our emergency care, those owned from those fleeing domestic violence to those needing quarantine.”
“Due to the Wildlife Hospital Build we will be loosing 10 kennels on site as well as a laundry room so we are looking to build much needed new facilities.”
“The building will have 12 kennels split into 4 sections allowing us to isolate poorly animals when needed.”
“It will also include grooming and washing facilities for the dogs in our care, which is much needed and also a laundry room with additional bedding storage which we are currently lacking.”
“There are many ways to support this much needed facility.”
The build is estimated to cost approximately £500,000 and if you could towards it in any ways here are the approximate costs for options for sponsorship –
- Demolition £40,000
- Sub-structure £40,000
- Drainage £30,000
- Slab £20,000
- Roof £30,000
- External Walls £25,000
- Glazing to whole build £20,000
- Each Kennel £20,000
- Grooming Room £20,000
- Laundry Room £20,000
- Bedding Store £15,000
Other ways to support the much needed kennel build include
Donating directly - https://giving.gg/donate/event/9443/GSPCA-New-Kennel-Build
You can donate by calling 257261, post GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, GY6 8UD cheques payable to ‘GSPCA’ or popping into the Shelter or our Charity Shop in Smith Street.
Becoming an Exclusive Build Partner http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
Ferret Build
The GSPCA helps dozens of ferrets every year from strays to unwanted and even those that aren’t cared for properly.
The GSPCA has never had a purpose built ferret building and to look to the future this is something that is very much needed to help the many ferrets needing care in Guernsey.
The whole project is estimated to cost £85,000and to sponsor part of the build these are the estimated costs –
- Build - £60,000
- Base - £15,000
- Drainage - £5,000
- Electrics and other costs £5,000
Each pen would cost approximately £13,000 each or other ways to support are -
To donate to the Ferret Build - https://giving.gg/donate/event/9444/GSPCA-Ferret-Build
You can donate by calling 257261, post GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, GY6 8UD cheques payable to ‘GSPCA’ or popping into the Shelter or our Charity Shop in Smith Street.
Becoming an Exclusive Build Partner http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We do have three reasonable sized pens for ferrets but we really need much more room and capacity for them and we are hoping to build a purpose built facility for them.”
“We have seen some amazing facilities for ferrets in other Shelters and have found a fantastic company that can provide outstanding facilities and for 7 pens it would cost £85,000.”
“There are many ways to support this much needed facility and if you can help please do get in touch by popping in, calling 257261 or email me [email protected] .”
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/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey
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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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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11am – 4pm
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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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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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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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8am - 530pm
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9am – 5pm
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Sunday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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Bank Holiday’s
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Closed unless advertised
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Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12th March 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/3 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/3 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Tuesday 16th April 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 19th May 2024 https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday
Wednesday 12th June 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Tuesday 23rd July 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Tuesday 10th September 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
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 12/9 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/9 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to celebrate our 150 years please get in touch…………..
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