The GSPCA has recently seen a huge rise in the numbers of rabbits coming into our care.
With 25 rabbits looking for new homes and many more coming in over the next few days Easter was certainly a busy time at the GSPCA for those that care for the rabbits.
Many of the GSPCA rabbits looking for homes are now outside on our Bunny Hop Hill and we are not only appealing for new homes for those in our care but we are also appealing for funds to help build new enclosures for the rabbits at the GSPCA.
You can donate via our giving.gg page or create your own sponsored event or challenge to help our bunnies by visiting - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
Another challenge for not only our bunnies but those around Guernsey have been the warm weather.
Beckie Bailey Animal Care Assistant and Head of the Bunny Unit said “With the weather getting hotter, it's important your bunny stays cool in this heat!”
“Our rabbits have been enjoying tasty ice treats that can be made in 5 minutes!”
“We've simply cut up their favourite fruit/snacks into small chunks, put into an ice cube tray and added some water!”
“Ready to munch on in just a few hours!”
“Make sure you keep an eye on rabbits in hot weather by knowing the signs of overheating/heat stroke.”
“These can include, the ears becoming red, excessive panting or salivating, weak/slow movement, lethargy, confused behaviour or even convulsing.”
“And always make sure your furry friends have plenty of fresh water and lots of shaded areas to rest!”
“We have plenty of rabbits looking for forever homes here at the shelter, if you're interested, simply come to the shelter for a viewing or look at our website, http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals/rabbits .”
Our bunnies are not just Easter Bunnies, they are a 10 year commitment and can cost over £1,000 a year to care for.”
“They need lots of space to run around and need a healthy diet of 80% hay.”
“They are certainly not an easy pet to have for children, although can be a great companion if you give them all they need.”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have seen a huge increase in unwanted rabbits recently and in the last year we have helped over 200 bunnies.”
“The two in need of a home that have been here the longest in fact since January last year is Oreo and Wheetabix.”
“As Beckie has said rabbits need a lot of care and we want each person who takes on a rabbit to ensure they are prepared for what can be a 10 year commitment.”
“Sadly many of the rabbits that arrive at the GSPCA are either strays which are never claimed or from those that have said that their children do not want them anymore or they don’t have the time.”
“We even see many each year that are either cruelly treated or not kept in the conditions they need or deserve.”
“We are currently trying to build new outdoor rabbit runs for the bunnies and would love to hear from anyone that would like to support us please call 257261 or email [email protected] .”
“You can see many of our wishes and plans by visiting http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”
“To see the GSPCA opening hours to visit the bunnies please get in touch or check out http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-opening-visiting-times which lets you know it is 11am to 4pm 7 days a week.”
“Thankfully we didn’t have those looking to give bunnies as Easter gifts but for those that would truly love to give a rabbit or rabbits a home we would love to hear from them at the GSPCA.”
Find out about our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday
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 Hannah, Mambo, Sealia, Gully and Andy 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 Thursday 9th May 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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