Hanois the grey seal pup has his first swim & we still need your support for the Big Fish Appeal
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:46, 7th Feb, 2013 |
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Today Hanois our second grey seal pup this winter got his first swim since being rescued in one of the GSPCA Animal Shelter pools.
At only 3 to 4 months of age and having being kept warm during his rehabilitation after being found sick and injured near L'Ancresse 4 weeks ago he wasn't too keen on his first dip.
Geoff George Animal Collection Officer and main seal carer at the Shelter said 'A Bit like Jethou Bumblebee was, Hanois wasn't that keen coming out in the cold and diving in the water but once in he had a good look around.'
'Both seals are doing really well now, and it is great to have them both out in the fresh air, letting them swim and practice holding their breath.'
'We are now upping their feed quite a lot as in the next 4 to 8 weeks we would like to release them, all depending on how they put on the pounds.'
'I'd also like to introduce them together at some point as it would help when we do look to release them back in the wild.'
'We still really need plenty of fish or donations towards them to help them put on that fat reserve they will need before going back in the ocean and fend for themselves.'
'We want to thank all those that have helped so far and to say that all at the GSPCA and of course the seals really appreciate it.'
Here are two videos of Hanois out today in his new pool -
To see the story of Jethou Bumblebee the grey seal pup please check out this short video from start to finish on how staff rescued him with a lot of help.
To donate to our BIG FISH APPEAL and help our grey seal pups call the Shelter on 01481 257261 or please click here with the reference 'BIG FISH APPEAL' and thank you for your support
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