Just after lunch today the last two Guernsey seal pups from the last breeding season were released back into the wild.
Mambo who was rescued near Fort Doyle on the 4th February and Hannah was found near the Fairy Ring two weeks later and was the sixth seal pup to arrive into our care last winter.
It has been an extremely busy year for grey seal pups with two from Jersey and 4 rescued in Guernsey.
Jethou is a small island next to Herm where for the last 7 years any Guernsey rescued seal pups have been released when fit and well, as we did for Sealia and Gully back in May.
All 6 seal pups were extremely emaciated with a variety of health issues and would have likely perished if they hadn’t of been rescued which include two from Jersey.
The team boxed the very healthy seal pups up while most people would have been having lunch, then transported them to the Albert Pier to meet two boats from Island Rib Voyages who kindly helped with their transport over to the incredible island of Jethou.
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 develop into the healthy seals they are today.”
“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 started to eat on his own which is really encouraging.”
“He was struggling to eat, but we have been talking to all sorts of experts and he has made great progress in the last week especially.”
“Although a very wet day the seals don’t mind and we had a great trip getting them over to Jethou.”
“When we opened the doors they went so well together.”
“They both stayed together and played which was great to see.”
“A huge thanks to Island Rib Voyages and to all on Jethou.”
“It is why we do the job, helping these very poorly animals back to health and where they belong.”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “What a year we have had with seal pups at the GSPCA.”
“6 in one year and to have done the full rehab is a real record to have got 4 Guernsey seal pups back to the wild, 1 Jersey pup and one still in our care.”
“It was a truly magical day and we cannot thank Island Rib Voyages and those on Jethou enough for such a great release.”
“Both seal pups Mambo and Hannah who were rescued back in February were so emaciated and multiple health issues that they are really lucky to be alive today.”
“It took weeks of around the clock care at the GSPCA thanks to Geoff and the team.”
“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 looked so healthy and both being over 50kg they had both quadrupled their rescue weight from 6 months ago.”
“We had a number of the GSPCA team join us who were due a day off including Eden Staples, Suzanne Nixon and Nicolle Morgan as well as one of our youngest volunteers Evie Pellett who has been a real star helping at the Shelter and at many of our fund raisers.”
“It was also a joy to have ITV Channel, Bailiwick Express and Guernsey Press come along.”
“The feelings and emotions we all experience when we release the seals cannot be put into words, it is just amazing.”
“Andy although has been with us the longest we are pleased to say he is making strides of improvements and we are doing all we can with expert advice to get him ready for the wild.”
“Its not just seal pups, we have been busy with hundreds of animals through our care recently and 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.”
Dan Meinke from island Rib Voyages said “It was a real pleasure to help the GSPCA and get the seals back to the wild.”
“They do a fantastic job and we are proud to support and help them at Island Rib Voyages.”
To donate to 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 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 .”
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
Marty’s release story – http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/not-good-great-friday-marty-seal-pup-released-back-his-jersey-home-waters
Sealia and Gully’s release story – http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/1st-guernsey-seal-pups-2019-sealia-and-gully-back-wild
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
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 Andy the seal pup 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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