GSPCA Wish List – Extra large sky kennels needed to transport seals back to the wild

At the GSPCA we are always in need of equipment, feed, and so much more and currently we are in desperate need of additional sky kennels to return the 9 seal pups back to the wild.

You can see the extra large sky kennels we need by going to https://www.innerwolf.co.uk/petmate-sky-kennel-dog-travel-kennel/

These are not only used for seals but other large species from dogs to sheep and goats in some circumstances.

We are also in need of replacing a Commercial Washing Machine as that which washes hundreds of dog blankets, towels, sheets, beds, protective clothing and much more sadly has had to retire due to its age and condition.

The last machine was kindly donated by the fire service when they replaced there machines and has given many years of excellent service but sadly it has performed its last wash recently and we are appealing for funds for a Primus RX18 18Kg washing machine which with discounts and fitting will cost £7,400 and if you can help in any way please call 01481 257261 or email [email protected] or donate online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) 

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager “At the GSPCA we are often in need of items to help care for the 100’s of animals at the GSPCA and currently we in need of giant sky kennels to transport seals and other large animals and to see the type of giant sky kennel please visit https://www.innerwolf.co.uk/petmate-sky-kennel-dog-travel-kennel/ ideally 3 or 4 would be amazing.”

“We currently have 9 seal pups and the 4 Jersey pups are ready to be released and it would be great to move and release them all at once.”

“Our currently sky kennels have worked hard over the last 12 years and are in need of replacing and if you can help please do get in touch.”

“Each sky kennel is nearly £500 and any help is hugely appreciated.”

“We are also in need a new commercial washing machine as the one donated to us from the fire service many years ago has sadly performed its last wash.”

“The machine helps wash hundreds of blankets, beds, towels and so much more every day, 365 days a year often from 7am in the morning until gone 9pm at night.”

“The model we are looking at is a Primus RX18 18Kg washing machine which CSE has kindly sourced for us and would fit and helped get the best discounts they can for us.”

“We need to raise £7,400 for the machine which includes fitting and a years worth of care for the machine.”

“If you or your business could help please do get in touch [email protected] or you can donate online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)  .”

“If anyone can help please do call us on 01481 25721 or email [email protected] .”

“You can see many items we are in need of at our Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList .”

“We do promote buying items locally but shopping online can help raise funds at the same time as if you select the GSPCA through easy fund raising part of the amount through 1000’s of online retailers comes back to the GSPCA and it has raised over £2500.”

“To sign up to do this please visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/guernseyspca/?u=1CHID8 .”

“Sadly Amazon Smile doesn’t allow Guernsey charities to sign up but you can go through easy fund raising to achieve the same donation.”

“As mentioned you can always chose to donate via local stores and the Amazon Wish List is a shop front showing some of the items we need but there are many others and we have published these on our Wish List page http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”

“A gift of a tiny bowl costing less than a £1 to a £600 intensive care unit, every donation is hugely appreciated and really makes the team smile that there are those that care and want to support our work.”

“A huge thank you to all that have donated and supported our work we really couldn’t do so much without so many caring and wonderful supporters.”

“Our BIGGEST Wish List item currently is our BIGGEST BUILD which includes a Wildlife Hospital, Welfare and Rehoming Kennels and a Ferret Unit.”

“To find out more and support this much needed project please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal .”

“Other items we are in need of are portakabins and a ship container to help provide space during the BIGGEST BUILD.”

“We are in need of a new Animal Ambulance due to the current one having done over 100,000 miles and as mentioned really in need of a new commercial washing machine.”

Some of the items you can purchase online you can see on our Amazon Wish List or check out this list -

Butchers (we use loads for the hedgehogs and dogs)

Honey for the hedgehogs

Senior tinned/pouch cat food or applaws

Bird seed of any kind is very helpful

Small animal feed

Wood/paper based cat litter or thomas cat litter

Fresh fruit and veg the animals love and we use daily - Kale, Parsley, Basil, chard, Cavolo Nero, Cress, coriander, carrots, spinach, raspberries and strawberries

Fairy liquid (we use for washing oiled birds)

Non-bio washing powder

Surgical spirit

Cotton wool

Nitrile gloves (medium especially)

Face masks

Pump hand soap

Bin bags

Hand towel

Loo roll

Dust pan and brushes

Towels

Blankets

Face masks

Lap tops

For lots of other ideas please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list 

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  

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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

Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -

Tuesday 16th April 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Sunday 5^th May 2024 - EDABL Seafront Sunday - https://www.edablgsy.org/

GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 19^th May 2024 https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26^th May 2024 Guernsey Together Festival – to be confirmed

Sunday 9^th June 2024 – Arts Seafront Sunday https://arts.gg/events/arts-sunday-2024/

Wednesday 12th June 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Sunday 16th June 2024 - Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show at Saumarez Park

Sunday 16th June 2024 - EDABL Seafront Sunday - https://www.edablgsy.org/

Sunday 14^th July 2024 – Motor Seafront Sunday - https://www.facebook.com/guernseymotorfestival

Tuesday 23rd July 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Summer Tours – to be confirmed

Sunday 28^th July 2024 - EDABL Seafront Sunday - https://www.edablgsy.org/

Saturday 10^th August 2024 – South Show - https://www.facebook.com/p/The-South-Show-Guernsey-100063716101224/

Wednesday 14^th and Thursday 15^th August 2024 – West Show - https://thewestshow.com/

Wednesday 21^st and Thursday 22^nd August 2024 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/

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 6^th 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

Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to please get in touch…………..