Submitted by Steve on 11:17, 8th Apr, 2023 | 0

After more than a 5 months for Shakespeare rescued in Jersey in October and Emilia the Guernsey pup with over 4 months of care having being rescued in October worth of care today both were released back into the waters where they belong.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “This year we celebrate 150 years and today we had a very special release when we got Shakespeare and Emilia the grey seal pups back to the wild.”

“Shakespeare was rescued in Jersey in October 2022 and Emilia in Guernsey in December 2022 and both were less than half their body weight and extremely poorly when they arrived.”

“They have had a long road to get better and it was so nice to see them back where they belong.”

“The other 4 pups Henny, Echo, Hector and Cleopatra rescued this season continue to do well and improve daily.”

“With 4 seal pups we are going through many fish each day and there are many ways to support their care from donating online to supporting our 150 year celebrations helping seals and other animals in Guernsey.”

“It was such a lovely sunny day for a seal release.”

“Emilia was a dream to get into her travel crate, but Shakespeare like many of the Jersey seal pups we have decided he wanted to stay in the pool so took a lot longer to get in his crate.”

“Emilia on her release checked  out the view and was soon swimming while Shakespeare wanted to stay on the beach until he got his fins wet and found his way in.”

“Seals swim many, many miles every day and the great weight they are from being so close to death when recued sets them in good stead to head off for hopefully a long and happy life in the wild.”

“To get involved and find out more check out the link https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .”

To donate to the care of the seals and our work please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals at the GSPCA said “Each seal pup we rescue takes different lengths of time.”

“It was great after months of care to see Shakespeare and Emilia back in the wild.”

“We have never had such a busy seal pup season and never have we had 8 pups at one time like we have had this year.”

“The other seals are doing well and we may have another more to release soon.”

“Of all the seal pups Shakespeare who was rescued in Jersey is without doubt the loudest seal pup we have ever had.”

“He was also caused a lot of fun today as he didn’t want to get out of the pool at the GSPCA then at the release he decided he didn’t want to go straight into the sea.”

“We are fund raising for the new much needed Wildlife Hospital which will have bigger pools and more space and please if you can donate to help us build this.”

Steve continued “In the last decade with todays release we have rescued and released 27 grey seal pups back into the wild and the 4 in our care and keeping us very busy.”

 “The recent rough weather caused many wildlife casualties and when around the coast to keep a close eye for other poorly animals.”

"We have some great web pages with advice on what to do if you see a seal pup which are being born at this time of year or oiled birds, although we are only a call away on 257261."

"With young seal pups the main piece of advice is to please not approach them as you can scare their mother away and if you see one to please call us on 257261 and we can make sure they are safe or give advice."

"For those out with dogs please don't let them approach seal pups as this can scare their mothers off and if they were to bite your dog and cause a nasty injury."

"As well as wildlife we have to ensure our own pets and animals are safe and secure with the high winds as we often see dogs escaping from gates being blown open to farm animals escaping."

“The pup season is now here and if you do see a seal pup please do give us a call on 257261 or send a few pictures via our facebook or [email protected] so we can monitor them.”

“For advice on what to do and how to identify a sick seal pup check out our advice page http://www.gspca.org.gg/animal/seal-advice “

“There are many ways to support our work and the seal pups from making a donation towards their care to donating or helping towards the new much needed Wildlife Hospital.”

“To make a donation to help the seals in our care please go to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)  .”

“You can also donate by calling  01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or popping up to the Shelter in St Andrews.”

“To make a direct donation to the Wildlife Hospital 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 - Buy a Brick for Christmas and help us build a Wildlife Hospital in Guernsey | GSPCA Guernsey .”

“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 .”

To see videos of the seal pups please check out GSPCA Guernsey - YouTube

Here is a table of the seals we have helped back to the wild and those in our care -

Name

Jethou Bumblee

Hanois

Trinity

Eden

Bonnie

Sami

Temperance

Andrew

Marty

Gully

Sealia

Mambo

Hannah

Pebbles

Joey

Titan

India

Pork Pie

Aurora

Eliza

Jagho Herman

Luna C

Blueberry

Sizzle

Maverick

Shakespeare

Emilia

Echo

Hector

Cleopatra

Henny

Arrived

November 2012

January 2013

January 2014

January 2014

January 2016

December 2016

November 2017

November 2018

December 2018

December 2018

January 2019

February 2019

February 2019

February 2020

November 2020

December 2020

March 2021

May 2021

November 2021

November 2021

December 2021

December 2021

December 2021

December 2021

April 2022

October 2022

December 2022

December 2022

December 2022

January 2023

February 2023

Where found

Jethou

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Jersey

Guernsey

Jersey

Jersey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Jersey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey (originally from Cornwall)

Jersey

Jersey

Herm, Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Jersey

Guernsey

Guernsey (still in care)

Guernsey (still in care)

Guernsey (still in care)

Guernsey (still in care)

 

To see some of the previous stories about seals please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/tag/seals .

Some grey seal facts -

  • Population numbers since 1960s have doubled
  • A grey seal pup weighs 14kg at birth
  • A grey seal pup mothers milk contains 60% fat
  • Grey seals can dive to a depth of 70m
  • Another name for a grey seal is the horsehead seal
  • Grey seals are found in the waters surrounding Europe, Russia, North America, and Channel Islands
  • Grey seals can be found in estuaries, inter tidal zones, brackish water, polar and shallow seas
  • There are 18 known species of seal in the world
  • Many sick seal pups need tube feeding every 2-3 hours day and night on arrival
  • The seal pups in our care once eating will consume 20-30 herring or mackerel each day
  • We aim for a release weight in excess of 40 kg, with good weather and a remote location
  • The GSPCA has returned 27 seals back to the wild in the last ten years
For advice on what to do if you see or find sick or injured wildlife please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals/wildlife-advice or call 01481 257261

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)

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023

This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 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

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA

Twitter https://twitter.com/GSPCA

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gspca-guernsey-965b0751/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gspca_guernsey/

Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter

To subscribe to our supporters newsletter and find out about upcoming events and news please go to https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9324335c87c8b3ec9f0016f2a&id=e61c951a08

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

 

Reception & Shop area

Collecting/Dropping Off Boarding Dogs & Cats

Viewing animals for adoption

Emergencies Call 257261 or the Shelter is manned 24/7

GSPCA Charity Shop in Smith Street

Monday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Tuesday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Wednesday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

24/7

8am - 530pm

Thursday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

24/7

8am - 530pm

Friday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Saturday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Sunday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

Closed

Bank Holiday’s

(**Varied times**)

**Possibly 11am – 4pm**

**Possibly 11am – 4pm**

**Possibly 11am – 4pm**

24/7

Closed unless advertised

 

Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -

Are you supporting the GSPCA our 150th year? Here are a few ways you could get involved | GSPCA Guernsey

3rd – 10th April – Pets at Home Easter Event – collecting in store

Tuesday 4th April 2023 – World Rat Day

Good Friday 7th April 2023 – Easter Art Event at the GSPCA 1230pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu 

Good Friday 7th April 2023 – Easter Educational Tours of the GSPCA 145pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu 

Easter Monday 10th April 2023 – Easter Art Event at the GSPCA 1230pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu 

Easter Monday 10th April 2023 – Easter Educational Tours of the GSPCA 145pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu 

Possible additional Easter Art and Tour dates to de added

Tuesday 25th April 2023 – World Penguin Day

April 2022 Autism Guernsey and GSPCA Puffin Parade Launch – Date to be Confirmed https://puffinparade.org.gg/

April 2023 – AGM – Date to be Confirmed

May 2023 - International Respect for Chickens Month

7th May 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Friday 12th May to Friday 19th May GSPCA 150th Year Cupcake Week https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-cupcake-week

Sunday 21st May 2023 150th Year Celebrations & Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday - https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday

Tuesday 23rd May 2023 International Turtle Day

Tuesday 30th May – International Hug Your Cat Day

Wednesday 31st May 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

June 2023 – National Microchipping Month

June 2023 – 150th Year Sponsored Dog Walk – Date to be Confirmed

4th June 2023 Arts Seafront Sunday

10th June 2023 Saffrey Rotary Walk https://safferyrotarywalk.org.gg/

Summer 2023 – Summer Sunday Family Lunch

Wednesday 14th June 2023 – World Sea Turtle Day

Sunday 25th June 2023 – Guernsey Charities Fete

25th June 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Friday 23rd June 2023 - Take Your Dog To Work Day

June 26th to July 3rd 2023 – National Rabbit Week

Monday 5th July 2023 – Viaer MArchi at Saumarez Park - https://nationaltrust.gg/events/all/event/saumarez-park/viaer-marchi-2022/6

Wednesday 12th July 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Sunday 16th July 2023 – World Snake Day

6th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

13th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Monday 14th August 2023 – World Lizard Day

16th and 17th August 2023 – West Show - https://thewestshow.com/

23rd and 24th August 2023 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/

September 2023 - World Animal Remembrance Month

GSPCA 150th Year Ball – Date to be Confirmed

24th September 2023 St Johns Ambulance Seafront Sunday

Wednesday 13th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

October 2023 - World Animal Month

Wednesday 4th October 2023 - World Animal Day

Wednesday 25th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

Wednesday 8th November 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course

Wednesday 15th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course

Wednesday 22nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Monday 4th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day

Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to celebrate our 150 years please get in touch…………..

 

 

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