The GSPCA is today celebrating 153 years of providing animal care, as it marks the milestone as part of this year’s ‘Purple Week’.

​Running from Friday 13 to Friday 20 February, the charity is calling on the community to ‘Go Purple for Animals in Guernsey’ to support its ongoing 24/7 work and its largest building project to date.

The charity is encouraging ​families, schools, and businesses to get involved through several simple actions, like ​wearing purple to show your support, by organising purple-themed events or challenges, and by posting photos of your pets and using the hashtag #GSPCAPurpleWeek.

Of course people can also donate to help protect local wildlife and pets.

​Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, highlighted the progress charity has made since it was founded in 1873. 

“This Saturday we proudly mark 153 years since caring islanders founded the charity, and it’s incredible to reflect on how far we’ve come. 

“Every donation, every purple event, every share on social media helps us continue our vital work 24/7 for the animals of Guernsey.”

Mr Byrne said that support is vital in continuing the GSPCA’s work.

“We truly couldn’t do it without the amazing support of our community and with our BIGGEST BUILD in our history what a magical time to get involved.”

Pictured: Yvonne Chauval, the GSPCA’s longest serving staff member, put down the first block for the charities New Wildlife Hospital on the day she marked her three decades with the organisation.

​Yvonne Chauvel, a supervisor with over 30 years of service, added: “I’ve been part of the GSPCA for more than three decades, and it’s wonderful to see how much love and support Purple Week brings each year. 

“The animals we help, from the tiniest wildlife to beloved family pets, all benefit from the generosity and kindness of our island community. It means the world to us—and to them.”