The GSPCA launched a Guernsey Firework Survey 2025 last week to gauge islanders thoughts, experiences and feelings on the current situation with fireworks in Guernsey and have already received 1911 responses.
Every year islanders share there views online in regards fireworks from those that support them to those that have experienced negative situations for a range of reasons.
To take the survey please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LH7678N
To see the GSPCA advice page on fireworks please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/fireworks-frighten-animals
To see the States of Guernsey page on fireworks please visit https://www.gov.gg/fireworks
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “This year we have seen more private firework events over a longer period of time than in some years and due to this the GSPCA launched a Guernsey Firework Survey 2025 last week to find out islanders feelings on these events and feedback good or bad and we have already had more than 1911 responses.”
“This means we have to upgrade our Survey Monkey account and if anyone would like to donate towards this you can do so online by going to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) or calling 257261.”
“At the GSPCA we have had challenges in helping a number of animals and even at the Shelter seen those in our care upset and distressed due to fireworks but we want to know islanders thoughts.”
“When the GSPCA has a chance to talk on fireworks we promote islanders to attend organised events and to use silent fireworks or even attend laser shows if possible to reduce the stress and upset it can cause to animals and people.”
“One of the major issues that does concern us is the plastic and other material waste caused and with over 100 events this month that must equate to 1000’s of bits of plastic and other waste littering our land and seas, not to mention the distress it can cause.”
“We have had quite a number of reports of rocket waste in fields where livestock and horses were residing upsetting owners.”
“We have been involved with and heard of a number of instances that has led to lost and distressed animals as well as owners and public due to the number of events, not to mention the death of an aviary of budgies and as such launched the survey to gauge feelings of islanders.”
“Thankfully we haven’t seen any wildlife injured needing rescuing and our care due to fireworks this month and every period of fireworks that we are aware of we promote safety messages to help prevent stress to owned animals and how to avoid injuring wildlife and it is pleasing to see that thankfully we don’t see as many incidents as in the past.”
“Saying this there is another event planned this Saturday we are aware of and we are aware there have been quite a number of events that weren’t registered with the States from the feedback we have seen so far.”
“There are now only two retailers of fireworks who do not release them until days before November 5th and the States of Guernsey register and alert page for fireworks has certainly helped islanders know in advance when events and where they take place.”
“On the 5th November there were over 60 registered events which you can see on our firework page as well as many in the days either side and as mentioned another on the 16th November which is a private event.”
“We continue to gather opinions and would love to know your feelings on fireworks so please do take a few minutes to complete our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LH7678N .”
“We hope to review the responses next week and publish the results.”
“As well as this survey there are lots of ways to fund raise and support our work and you can see many on this link https://www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising .”
“Our BIGGEST upcoming project which is our BIG BUILD And to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal.”
“As well as the BIG BUILD we have the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 with Autism Guernsey which we are quickly filling all the sponsor spaces and to find out more please go to https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/year-puffin-parade-auction-could-you-or-your-business-sponsor-dolphin-dolphin-discovery-trail-2 .”
“Another way to support is our Wish List and to see more and again about the BIG BUILD please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .“
“Maybe you’d like to volunteer and help animals to fund raising, admin to gardening and to volunteer check out 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 couldn’t do so much and help so many 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
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Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter
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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
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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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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 -
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 10th December 2024 - Ref - Dog 10/12 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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