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On the 12th January BDMLR Channel Islands posted
‘Jersey Seal pup no 6 of this season, lifted from Anneport Beach today.
Many thanks to Rebecca Ransom for calling him in. Rebecca popped her dog back in the car and waited patiently for one of us to arrive. Rebecca has named him Didier.
This poor pup is practically down to his birthweight of 14kg. When found he was extremely hypothermic and exhausted. At his age whilst learning to feed himself, he should really be living off his fat reserves from mums milk. Unfortunately I don’t think he finished receiving mums milk. He still has a small bit of his white lanugo coat on his rear fins and he would normally & hopefully be atleast 25kg if not 30kg at weaning age if mum had fed him long enough.
He has been stabalised this afternoon by New Era Veterinary Hospital and he will hopefully soon join 3 other Jersey seal pups at the GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA via the wonderful Iris Freight CI
Many thanks to all involved in this pups rescue today.
Good luck little one, you are not out of danger yet, but if anyone can help his rehabilitation, its River & team in Guernsey!
As Jersey pup numbers are on the increase every year, we are very aware we need something on island for our pups. Thinking caps already activated! ’
(Pictire of Didler from BDMLR Channel Islands facebook page)
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)
Geoff George GSPCA Head of Marine Mammals said “On Saturday it was another early start welcoming Didier the latest grey seal pup into our care.”
“At only 14kgs the male seal pup was extremely dehydrated with possible pneumonia, needing around the clock care.”
“Didiler joins Maya, Faulkner and Jem the seal pups from Jersey and Grinch and Baby Shark 2 a local pups, they continue to all do well and most are eating on their own and many are swimming in our pools.”
“Faulkner and Jem are doing really well and we are looking to see if we could release them in Jersey where they were rescued.”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Didier is the 6th pup this season and the second of 2024 to be rescued in Jersey to come to us.”
“Didier travelled safely from Jersey thanks to Iris Freight CI and is now at our intensive care area for seals which we are hoping to rebuild this year.”
“Huge thanks to the BDMLR Channel Islands team in jersey for the rescue and New Era Veterinary Hospital for their care.”
“We weren’t planning on caring for seals long term this season and we have a number of challenges and really need help.”
“One was storage and we must say a huge thanks to Ferry Speed who are kindly housing the pallets of fish we are using for the seal pups, it is really appreciated.”
“We do need mackerel and herring if anyone has any but feeding poorly animals we animals need in date human edible quality to ensure we give the seal pups the best diet and chance to build their health.”
“The recent months have seen many challenges as many of our outer aviaries, pens, fences and equipment were sadly damaged or destroyed due to Storm Ciaran.”
"Due to the storm we have launched an Urgent Appeal for funds due to the damage as we need to clear fallen trees and build new enclosures which can be seen by going to https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launches-urgent-fundraising-appeal-wake-storm-ciaran .”
“As well as funds we really need a couple of portakabins to house some of the displaced animals including the seals during the rebuild until we can build new enclosures and also ahead of our BIG BUILD.”
“Maya, Faulkner, Jem, Grinch, Baby Shark and Barnacle Bill the loggerhead turtle are just 6 of the casualties due to the recent storms.”
“In the last decade we have released 32 grey seal pups back into the wild.”
"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 again 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 .”
"For lots of ways to support our work in our 150th year please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-150th-ball-st-pierre-park-hotel-saturday-30th-september-tickets-sale-and-could-you-spon-0 ."
“We also have our 150th Ball on the 10th February and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/book-now-main-entertainment-announced-gspca-150-year-ball-during-gspca-purple-week-saturday-10t .”
To see videos of the seal pups please check out GSPCA Guernsey - YouTube
If You Spot A Seal Pup
If you find a seal pup that looks FIT AND HEALTHY and it shows no signs of distress, you may consider monitoring it from a safe distance for 24 hours. Unfortunately, too many seal pups get taken into captivity because people think they have been abandoned. If the mother does not return within 24 hours, we would ask you to contact 01481 257261.
A healthy pup looks like a big, stuffed maggot without a neck. However, a thin pup looks sleek (but not bony) and has a visible neck, like a healthy dog.
PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE SEAL. They can give a nasty bite, which will become infected by bacteria that live in a seal’s mouths.
Note: Do not allow dogs or other animals to harass a seal.
If a seal is scared back into the water, it could then be washed out to sea by strong currents and be lost. You should not put a seal pup back in the sea as it may get into difficulty.
If a seal pup is sick, thin or injured then we would ask you to contact our 24-hour cruelty and advice line
When reporting an injured, sick or abandoned seal to the GSPCA, please make sure you are able to supply the following information:
Caution:- Handling of any animal either domestic, wild, dead or alive may be potentially hazardous. Obvious dangers include bites, scratches and general hygiene issues. Common sense should be applied in all instances and, if unsure, seek additional advice or assistance. Personal hygiene should be taken into consideration after handling any animal, whether it’s domestic, wild, dead or alive.
For any questions please contact 01481 257261
Please remember and keep your animals and pets safe during the high winds, especially those that are kept outdoors.
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 Peej Faulkner Jem Grinch Baby Shark Maya Didler |
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 April 2023 November 2023 November 2023 December 2023 December 2023 January 2024 January 2024 |
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 Guernsey Guernsey Guernsey Guernsey Jersey (currently in care at the GSPCA) Jersey (currently in care at the GSPCA) Guernsey (currently in care at the GSPCA) Guernsey (currently in care at the GSPCA) Jersey (currently in care at the GSPCA) Jersey (currently in care at the GSPCA) |
To see some of the previous stories about seals please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/tag/seals .
Some grey seal facts -
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
Steve continued “There are many ways you can help support our vital 24/7 work and donate or raise funds for the hundreds of animals in our care.”
“This year is our 150th celebrations and to get involved with lots of ways to support our work please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .”
“To make a donation or support our BIGGEST BUILD Appeal please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey .”
“We also have our 150th Ball on the 10th February with some amazing acts and speakers and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/book-now-main-entertainment-announced-gspca-150-year-ball-during-gspca-purple-week-saturday-10t .”
“With over 100 hedgehogs, 6 seal pups, loggerhead turtle, dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, fish, reptiles and many birds we help over 3000 animals through the doors every year.”
“If you would like to support our Amazon Wish List and see lists of items that we use every day and things that we are appealing for.”
“If would like to help with wish list items you can call us on 01481 25721 or email [email protected] or the easy way to see many items we are in need is by going to our Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList .”
“We do promote buying items locally but shopping online can help raise funds at the same time as if you select the GSPCA through easy fund raising part of the amount through 1000’s of online retailers comes back to the GSPCA and it has raised over £2500.”
“To sign up to do this please visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/guernseyspca/?u=1CHID8 .”
“As mentioned you can always chose to donate via local stores and the Amazon Wish List is a shop front showing some of the items we need but there are many others and we have published these on our Wish List page http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”
“A gift of a tiny bowl costing less than a £1 to a £600 intensive care unit, every donation is hugely appreciated and really makes the team smile that there are those that care and want to support our work.”
“Another amazing way to support our work is by just a couple of pounds each month can make a massive difference in helping the animals in our care and to find out more please go to http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf .”
“To make a donation you can go to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) .”
“We couldn’t do so much without your support.”
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 BIGGEST BUILD Appeal
For details please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey
GSPCA 150th Year Ball Saturday 30th September
To find out more - https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-150th-ball-st-pierre-park-hotel-saturday-30th-september-tickets-sale-and-could-you-spon-0
BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL
The GSPCA have the BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL in our 150 year history and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey
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
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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 |
9am – 5pm |
11am – 4pm |
11am – 4pm |
24/7 |
8am - 530pm |
Tuesday’s |
9am – 5pm |
11am – 4pm |
11am – 4pm |
24/7 |
8am - 530pm |
Wednesday’s |
9am – 5pm |
11am – 4pm |
11am – 4pm |
24/7 |
8am - 530pm |
Thursday’s |
9am – 5pm |
11am – 4pm |
11am – 4pm |
24/7 |
8am - 530pm |
Friday’s |
9am – 5pm |
11am – 4pm |
11am – 4pm |
24/7 |
8am - 530pm |
Saturday’s |
9am – 5pm |
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 -
GSPCA Purple Week Friday 9th – Friday 16th February 2024
GSPCA 150th Year Ball – Saturday 10th February 2024 https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/book-now-main-entertainment-announced-gspca-150-year-ball-during-gspca-purple-week-saturday-10t
Tuesday 13th February 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12th March 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/3 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/3 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Tuesday 16th April 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Wednesday 12th June 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Tuesday 23rd July 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Tuesday 10th September 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Tuesday 5th November 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12th November 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/9 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/9 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
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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