Yesterday GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne popped along to BBC Guernsey to chat to Presenter Claire Cathcart all about our work at the GSPCA, plans for the future, Christmas advise, upcoming events and much more.
Don’t worry if you missed the show you can tune in still by visiting Claire Cathcart - 01/12/2022 - BBC Sounds and go to 1 hr 13 minutes and you can listen again.
Some of the things talked about were –
Buy a Brick for Christmas or Become a Build Partner and help Wildlife in Guernsey this Christmas https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/full-planning-approved-buy-brick-christmas-or-become-build-partner-and-help-wildlife-guernsey-c
Each Friday see the GSPCA team in Pets at Home raising funds for the Santa Paws Appeal https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/each-friday-see-gspca-team-pets-home-raising-funds-santa-paws-appeal
Pet First Aid courses - https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/4-new-cat-first-aiders-guernsey-and-dates-set-2023-pet-first-aid-courses
GSPCA 150th and events in 2023 https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/are-you-supporting-gspca-next-year-when-we-celebrate-our-150th-year-here-are-few-ways-you-could
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
Donate
Donate by calling 01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal
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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11am – 4pm
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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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11am – 4pm
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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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11am – 4pm
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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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11am – 4pm
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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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11am – 4pm
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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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11am – 4pm
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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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Sunday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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Closed
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Bank Holiday’s
(**Varied times**)
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**Possibly 11am – 4pm**
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**Possibly 11am – 4pm**
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**Possibly 11am – 4pm**
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24/7
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Closed unless advertised
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Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -
Fridays in December in store at Pets at Home for the Santa Paws Appeal
So here is the current guide to events in 2023 our 150th year so far -
1st – 28th February – GSPCA Purple Month – a time to celebrate the GSPCA 150 years – It is also Responsible Animal Guardian Month
Wednesday 8thFebruary 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
Founding Day of the GSPCA Tuesday 14th February 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course
Wednesday 15th February 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course
Wednesday 22nd February 2023 – National Wildlife Day
Thursday 23rd February - International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
Wednesday 29th March 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
March 2023 – Adopt a Rescue Guinea Pig Month
Friday 3rd March 2023 - World Wildlife Day
Wednesday 22nd March - International Day of the Seal
Thursday 23rd March 2023 – National Puppy Day
April 2023 – Easter Virtual Pet Show
Sunday 2nd April – National Ferret Day
Tuesday 4th April 2023 – World Rat Day
Tuesday 25th April 2023 – World Penguin Day
GSPCA 150th Year Spring Ball – Date to be Confirmed
April 2022 Autism Guernsey and GSPCA Puffin Parade Launch – Date to be Confirmed https://puffinparade.org.gg/
April 2023 – AGM – Date to be Confirmed
May 2023 - International Respect for Chickens Month
Friday 12th May to Friday 19th May GSPCA 150th Year Cupcake Week
Sunday 21st May 2023 150th Year Celebrations & Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday
Tuesday 23rd May 2023 International Turtle Day
Tuesday 30th May – International Hug Your Cat Day
Wednesday 31st May 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
June 2023 – National Microchipping Month
June 2023 – 150th Year Sponsored Dog Walk – Date to be Confirmed
Summer 2023 – Summer Sunday Family Lunch
Wednesday 14th June 2023 – World Sea Turtle Day
Sunday 25th June 2023 – Guernsey Charities Fete
Friday 23rd June 2023 - Take Your Dog To Work Day
June 26th to July 3rd 2023 – National Rabbit Week
Wednesday 12th July 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
Sunday 16th July 2023 – World Snake Day
Monday 14th August 2023 – World Lizard Day
August 2023 – West Show
August 2023 – North Show
September 2023 - World Animal Remembrance Month
Wednesday 13th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
October 2023 - World Animal Month
Wednesday 4th October 2023 - World Animal Day
Wednesday 25th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
Wednesday 8th November 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course
Wednesday 15th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course
Wednesday 22nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
Monday 4th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day
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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