Submitted by Steve on 09:17, 10th Aug, 2018 |
Yesterday despite around the clock care Seal the Common Seal Pup sadly passed away at the GSPCA.
At only 7.2 kgs the emaciated pup with multiple health problems including seizures that was found at Chouet was so weak that the team were unable to save Seal and all are extremely saddened with the death of the poorly seal pup.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “All of the GSPCA team are devasted of the loss of Seal the common Seal Pup that was rescued at Chouet on Wednesday.”
Submitted by Steve on 09:22, 9th Aug, 2018 |
Yesterday GSPCA Ambulance Officer and Head of Marine Mammals Geoff George was called out to rescue and help a very poorly marine mammal at Chouet.
Only weeks after releasing Temperance the Grey Seal Pup back to the wild we now have a Common Seal Pup in our intensive care room for sick and injured seal pups.
Common Seals are extremely rare in Guernsey waters and to see a pup is even more so unusual, which certainly helps explain the condition of this very poorly pup.
Submitted by Steve on 13:09, 5th Jul, 2018 |
Today Temperance the grey seal pup was released back to the wild.
When he was found he was the thinnest ever seal pups to be rescued by the GSPCA found at Beaucette back in November.
Temperance has taken many months to build the strength and weight needed for release and today was his big day.
The team prepared Temperance this morning ready for his transportation to Albert Pier where we met the team from Rib Voyages and members of the press.
Submitted by Steve on 10:52, 8th Jun, 2018 |
With only a matter of weeks before Temperance the seal pup being released we are in desperate need of fresh fish to fatten him up.
His ideal fish is mackerel or herring and it has to be human quality for his health.
Temperance is eating 20-30 fish a day and we are currently struggling to find suppliers with enough in stock.
If you haven't got any fish you can still help by donating to - www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
Submitted by Steve on 22:08, 23rd May, 2018 |
We are overjoyed to report that Temperance is doing exceptionally well and potentially after another few weeks of care will be returned back to the wild.
The injured and very poorly grey seal pup was rescued at Beaucette Marina last November has approximately tripled his weight and has turned into the fastest swimming seal we have ever had so is now in the last stage of his rehabilitation.
Temperance was the thinnest grey seal pup to be rescued by the GSPCA and it has been a long road in his care to get him fit enough to get him to where he is today.
Submitted by Steve on 11:43, 15th Feb, 2018 |
We are pleased to announce that Temperance the seal pup who was rescued at the start of November last year has more than doubled his weight.
The thinnest ever seal pup we have rescued here in Guernsey at only 11kg is now up to 28.2kg.
Head carer of Temperance GSPCA Animal Collection Officer and Marine Mammal Carer at the GSPCA Geoff George is pleased to report the huge gain in weight and improvements in health.
It is even more special as we enter the last two days of GSPCA Purple Week celebrating 145 years of helping animals in Guernsey.
Submitted by Steve on 12:37, 11th Feb, 2017 |
For the last 8 weeks the GSPCA have been caring for Sami the grey seal pup who was rescued sick and extremely thin at the end of December in Jersey.
We are pleased to report that Sami is growing stronger each day and eating fish extremely well.
Sami is still a long way off being ready to be released back to the wild and we are appealing for your support to help feed Sami.
Geoff George GSPCA Animal Collection Officer and head carer of marine mammals said "We are so pleased how Sami is doing and especially how well Sami is eating."
Submitted by Steve on 15:47, 1st Feb, 2017 |
The team at GSPCA although are pleased to report that Sami the grey seal pup continues to improve we sadly lost Johnathan earlier this week.
Both seal pups were rescued and transported to Guernsey by the wonderful volunteers in Jersey from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue with the very kind help from those at Blue Islands and both airport staff.
Submitted by Steve on 22:09, 26th Jan, 2017 |
We are pleased to report that both Sami and Jonathan the grey seal pups continue to improve at the GSPCA.
Both seal pups were rescued and transported to Guernsey by the wonderful volunteers in Jersey from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue with the very kind help from those at Blue Islands and both airport staff.
Submitted by Steve on 14:19, 18th Jan, 2017 |
On Saturday the first seal pup of 2017 was rescued and brought to the GSPCA from Jersey.
Jonathon as the young animal has been called is needing 24/7 around the clock intensive care due to his thin and very ill health.
Full of worms and with a number of injuries the vets and team at the GSPCA are providing this very poorly seal with all he needs to help ensure he survives at this very delicate time.
Sami who was rescued just after Christmas in Jersey is improving daily although months away from being well enough to be released back into the wild.
