It’s been a very busy year for grey seal pups and finally the last two Guernsey pups are ready for the wild.
It is planned to release Mambo and Hannah sometime next week and preparations are currently underway.
Once again we are looking to release both locally rescued pups on Jethou as we did for Sealia and Gully back in May.
All seal pups were extremely emaciated and would have likely perished if they hadn’t of been rescued which include two from Jersey.
Marty who was rescued last winter in Jersey was released to the wild in April and we continue to have reports of sightings of him with a new friend regularly in the Écréhous where he was set free by the GSPCA team.
Mambo’s arrival story - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/mambo-5th-grey-seal-pups-now-gspca
Hannah’s arrival story - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/sixth-and-latest-ever-seal-pup-season-be-rescued-please-donate-hannah-and-other-6-seal-pups-gsp
Geoff George Animal Collection Officer and Head of Marine Mammals said “Mambo and Hannah were so thin and poorly when they first arrived and it is great to see them ready for being released back to the wild.”
“They have more than tripled their original weight and we are looking forward getting them back to the wild next week.”
“We are also pleased to report that Andy has made huge progress in the last few weeks.”
“He was struggling to eat on his own but we have been talking to all sorts of experts and he has made great progress in the last week especially.”
To donate to Hannah, Mambo and Andy the seal pups please visit –
Giving.gg page https://giving.gg/donate/event/4617/Help-the-seal-pups-at-the-GSPCA
Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
Via paypal - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
Call – 01481 257261
Post or at our site – GSPCA, rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “After months of care it was fantastic to see Gully and Sealia released back to the wild in May and Marty in April.”
“We are hugely grateful to all those on Jethou and Island Rib Voyages who will be helping with the final Guernsey release of seal pups from the last pup season but we still have some way to go to get Andy ready for the wild.”
“We cannot thank all that have helped donate towards their care from fish to funds to help buy the large quantities needed.”
“Hannah and Mambo look so healthy and both being over 50kg they are now ready for the wild.”
“We are busy making all the plans needed and looking to release them on Jethou wll being well with the weather and their progress.”
“We will of course keep everyone up to date and look forward sharing the story of the release next week.”
“We have been busy not only with hundreds of animals through our care recently but work continues to try and build a much needed new Wildlife Hospital.”
“To support our Wildlife Hospital you can Buy a Brick, make a donation or even help support a room or section for the build and anyone who would like to support this build we would love to hear from them.”
To download a ‘Buy A Brick’ form please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf
To donate to the build please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal
Steve continued “With over 2000 wild animals through our care every year a new Wildlife Hospital would be a dream come true for us all at the GSPCA.”
“If you find a sick or injured wild animal you can call us 24/7 on 257261 or check out our online advice page http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals/wildlife-advice .”
"We have heard from Adrew Eeles from Jersey who helped release Marty and its been great to hear he has seen hhim on a number of occasions."
Andrew Eeles from Jersey who helped release Marty said "We often pop up to see Marty."
"He has stayed pretty local to the release area and is often with a slightly smaller and lighter coloured friend."
To support our Wildlife Hospital please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/full-planning-notification-proposed-wildlife-hospital-gspca-%E2%80%93-please-donate-help-build-become-r
To visit the Island Rib Voyage website please go to - https://islandribvoyages.com/
You can donate via our giving.gg page or create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
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
To learn about the ‘Buy a Brick’ in the new Wildlife Hospital and find out more please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launch-buy-brick-proposed-new-wildlife-hospital
To learn more about our biggest project, become an Exclusive Build Partner and support our Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
To donate to the animals in our care another via our paypal page - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
To donate to Hannah, Mambo and Andy the seal pups please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4617/Help-the-seal-pups-at-the-GSPCA or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
To visit the Just Giving page raising funds for life saving Intensive Care Units please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gspcaintensivecare or to buy one directly for the Shelter please visit https://brinsea.co.uk/small-animal-care/tlc-intensive-care-incubators/tlc-30-advance/
To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
To download a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
To see some of the animals looking for homes at the GSPCA please visit – http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
Another way to support us is our on site Charity Shop and refreshment area and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-onsite-charity-shop
If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days
For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship
On Monday 12th August we have a volunteer induction evening and for more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
To see our upcoming guided tours please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca
To see our Wish List on our website please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
For lots more ideas on how you can support the shelter and the animals in our care then please visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
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