Today the GSPCA rescued a second sick seal pup in less than 24 hours since the last.
Eden as she has been fondly named was seen earlier this afternoon in Havelet Bay on the Castle Pier next to Castle Cornet and was reported to the Animal Shelter.
Geoff George Animal Collection Officer rushed to the scene and arrived just after 2pm where he was faced with one of the thinnest pups we have had in many years.
Geoff quickly restrained the very ill pup and transported her to the GSPCA Wildlife Unit.
Eden has been weighed and like Trinity the seal pup who was rescued yesterday should be over 40kg unfortunately is just over 15kg which is 3kg less than Trinity and only three eighths of what she should weigh.
Eden has been given re-hydration fluids but the team are very worried as she is much weaker than Trinity.
Staff at the Shelter will be working around the clock to care for Eden to help ensure she survives.
Geoff George ACO said 'This bad weather really hasn't helped our seal population around the Bailiwick and both Trinity and Eden are just two of the casualties.'
'It's been non stop here the last few days at the Shelter rescuing wildlife and birds but its what we are here for.'
'We will have to tube feed Eden every two hours or so through the night, if not over the next few days if she has any chance of survival.'
'Thankfully Trinity is doing quite well but still a long way off being fit enough to go back to the wild.'
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'We are so thankful to the kind individuals who have spotted both seal pups and reported them to us as in their condition to have been left in the wild they would surely have died.'
'Trinity is already eating whole fish and hopefully Eden will be on them next week if we can help pull her through the hardest 24 hours which we now face.'
'We are appealing for donations of mackerel and herring as it will take hundreds over the next two months or so to get them fit enough to be released back to the wild.'
'Thank you to everyone who has donated so far it is really appreciated.'
To donate to Trinity and Edens Big Fish Appeal please call 01481 257261, pop along to the Animal Shelter in St Andrews, by post or by clicking the link below.
We will of course keep you up to date with Trinity and Edens progress and keep your eyes open for pictures and videos.
If anyone see's a pup with or without a mum we really do appreciate a call so that we are aware of its location and condition but here is some advice.
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 the GSPCA immediately on 01481 257261 day or night
When reporting an injured, sick or abandoned seal to the GSPCA, please make sure you are able to supply the following information:
Exact location; nearest town / village
Position on the beach, and state of the tide
How long you have observed the pup; any disturbance / risk to it; whether the mother has been seen
Any wounds / obvious signs of illness
Length/colour/condition.
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.
To see some of the previous stories follow the links below
To donate to Trinity and Edens Big Fish Appeal please call 01481 257261, pop along to the Animal Shelter in St Andrews, by post or by clicking the link below.
We will of course keep you up to date with Trinity and Edens progress and keep your eyes open for pictures and videos.
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