The #GSPCAPurpleWeek started with a visit and kind donation from La Hougette Primary School
On Friday the #GSPCAPurpleWeek kicked off celebrating 146 years and what better way to celebrate than to show over 40 children around the GSPCA.
One of the GSPCA founding principles continues to be education and the GSPCA run tours and talks all year round as well as dog training classes and other educational courses.
In 1925 at a fete held at the Royal Hotel for the GSPCA the Bailiff at the time said 'it's true that the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a very necessary institution in any place. But seeing that the Guernsey's Society's policy is education rather than prosecution, it seems that a time is opportune for a change of title. The name could be altered to Society for Promotion of Kindness to Animals.' The name was not change and the policy of education where possible rather than prosecution still remains today.
To see the GSPCA Rules, Aims and Objectives please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/GSPCA%20Rules%20%2810th%20February%202014%29.pdf
The children from La Hougette were split into two groups and GSPCA Training and Community Officer Tim Pellett and Animal Care Assistant Will Domaille showed the groups behind the scenes at the GSPCA.
Tim Pellett GSPCA Community and Training Officer said “The boys and girls from La Hougette school who attended the Shelter on Friday had a 90 minute tour with Will and I.”
“The two groups were treated to visiting Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hogs, the Wildlife department and also met with the staff, they went to Bunny Hop and were also met by an in for home dog called Harley as well as Ellie for a 'waggy tail' fuss.”
“They also had a show and tell on our Reptiles with Will.”
“Two pupils Zach and Imogen surprised us with a very kind donation for £111.58, which was money raised form a recent cake sale at the school.”
“All the boys and girls came up with ideas for future fund raising activities, including a sponsored silence although it might have been a someone else who said that, bike ride and run, read-athon, table top sale, making and selling bird feeders.”
“It was a privilege to host such a well mannered and behaved group of 40 children and they asked lots of great questions to keep me on my toes during our first day of #GSPCAPurpleWeek .”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “A huge thank you to the students, teachers, parents and all involved from La Hougette for raising the amazing £111.58 from their recent bake sale.”
“At the end of their tour I went to see them all and thank them for their kindness and find out how their tour went which they all seemed to have really enjoyed.”
“We love to hear from those that would like a tour, educational talk, get involved with #GSPCAPurpleWeek or support us in any way.”
“146 years ago we were founded on one of our core principles being education and it was fantastic to celebrate the start of #GSPCAPurpleWeek with the tours showing La Hougette pupils around the GSPCA.”
To get involved with GSPCA Purple Week http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-purple-week and help us help those in need taking place between the 8th and 15th February.
You can donate via our giving.gg page or create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To donate to Mambo, Sealia, Gully, Andy and Marty the seal pups please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4617/Help-the-seal-pups-at-the-GSPCA or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
To donate to help Harley the staffys life saving operations Just Giving page please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4622/Please-help-Harley-s-operation-and-care
To visit the Just Giving page raising funds for life saving Intensive Care Units please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gspcaintensivecare or to buy one directly for the Shelter please visit https://brinsea.co.uk/small-animal-care/tlc-intensive-care-incubators/tlc-30-advance/
To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
To download a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf
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 learn about the ‘Buy a Brick’ in the new Wildlife Hospital and find out more please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launch-buy-brick-proposed-new-wildlife-hospital
To learn more about our biggest project, become an Exclusive Build Partner and support our Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
To donate to the animals in our care another via our paypal page - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
To see some of the animals looking for homes at the GSPCA please visit – http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
Another way to support us is our on site Charity Shop and refreshment area and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-onsite-charity-shop
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
On Tuesday 5th March we have a volunteer induction evening and for more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
To see our upcoming guided tours please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca
To see our Wish List on our website please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
For lots more ideas on how you can support the shelter and the animals in our care then please visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
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