GSPCA in urgent appeal as funding dries up
AN EMERGENCY appeal has been launched by the GSPCA to ensure services can continue during the Covid-19 crisis.
Support is needed after most of the charity’s income streams have closed indefinitely due to coronavirus safety restrictions.
A giving.gg page has opened with a target of £100,000, which would cover 50 days of animal care services.
‘We are all experiencing incredible challenges at present and we cannot thank everyone enough for how the island is coming together to get through the coronavirus pandemic,’ said manager Steve Byrne.
‘With all of the restrictions in place, our major income from boarding, events and our charity shop has all but disappeared in the recent weeks.’
All public services have been halted, including boarding, room hire, volunteer introductions, first aid courses, dog training, and educational talks and visits.
‘Never have we needed your support more,’ said Mr Byrne. ‘We have launched our #GSPCACoronavirusCrisisAppeal and every penny donated will help make a real difference.
‘We have used the wonderful giving.gg as our fundraising platform with a very ambitious target of £100,000. If we raise this it would be truly incredible.’
Running costs are £2,000 per day to look after more than 350 animals and to ensure the animal ambulance stays in action.
He gave an example of their work.
One night they helped three orphaned baby rabbits – Peter, Pierre and Pete.
‘In the early hours our wardens were out rounding up stray horses.’
Volunteer teams work around the clock to ensure that Guernsey animals are cared for.
‘As we have heard many times, together we are stronger. With your support we can get through this.’
Safety restrictions pose challenges to ensuring the GSPCA can care for animals and rescue those in need.
Despite that, the charity supports the restrictions and remains committed to delivering essential animal care services.
‘We are reminding all to please stay at home and do not come to the GSPCA. But you call us for any enquiries, help or even to donate over the phone,’ said Mr Byrne.
‘This is an incredibly difficult time for us and we appreciate your ongoing support during the coronavirus crisis.’
Appeal and contact details
. Go to https://bit.ly/3aDaD5a to support the appeal.
. You can call 257261 for enquiries, help, or donations.
. For the latest information and advice https://bit.ly/2UUjRmC
