First seal pup rescue of 2025 ‘Swish’ found painfully thin with pneumonia at Petit Port - we really need help #BIGBUILD

Submitted by Steve on 11:07, 17th Mar, 2025 | 0

On Saturday the GSPCA were called out to Petit Port to a report sick seal pup.

The team arrived to find a 17kg female pup which is extremely thin suffering with pneumonia which has been called Swish and is recovering in our intensive care unit at the GSPCA that will very soon be rebuilt so some challenges ahead.

The GSPCA recently announced the release of Roar and California Girl back to the wild rescued last year and this is the first seal rescue of 2025 and is a very late pup for the season.

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SEAL PUP RELEASE Roar & California Girl the last to be housed in our current pools now we really need your help #BIGBUILD

Submitted by Steve on 12:59, 1st Mar, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA are excited to announce that Roar and California Girl have been released back to the wild where they belong today.

To see VT’s of the seals, their release and our work please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

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Roar and California Girl the seal pups ready for the wild and likely last two pups to be housed in the current pools #BIGBUILD

Submitted by Steve on 16:26, 28th Feb, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA are excited to announce that Roar and California Girl will soon be released back into the wild and are very likely to be the last seals to be cared for in the current facilities.

To see VT’s of the seals and our work please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

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Roar and California Girl the seal pups doing well at the GSPCA #GSPCAPurpleWeek

Submitted by Steve on 11:26, 13th Feb, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA during our 152nd year celebrations would like to update on our two seal pups in our care.

To see VT of the seals and our work please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

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California Girl the second poorly grey seal pup rescued with challenges ahead with seal rehab in the coming season

Submitted by Steve on 14:27, 19th Nov, 2024 | 0

This morning the GSPCA were called out to a very poorly grey seal pup fat Fort Houmet.

To see VT of the seals and our work please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

Geoff George Head of Marinee Mammals said “This morning we were called out to rescue a grey seal pup at Fort Houmet.”

“This is the second pup we’ve been called to help this season and Roar the pup from last month is doing really well.”

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Roar first poorly grey seal pup doing well at GSPCA & appeal for help with challenges ahead with seal rehab in the coming season

Submitted by Steve on 13:40, 31st Oct, 2024 | 0

Last week the GSPCA were called out to a very poorly grey seal pup first heard then seen near Castle Cornet.

To see a VT of the seals please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

Geoff George Head of Marinee Mammals said “The weekend before last we were called out to rescue a grey seal pup from the breakwater at Castle Cornet.”

“This is the first pup we’ve been called to help this season and we have named him Roar due to his angry nature.”

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Seal pup season arrives in the Channel – advice on what to do if you see a seal pup

Submitted by Steve on 15:03, 4th Oct, 2024 | 0

As autumn returns to the Channel islands so do seal pups being born along our shores.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We once again start to see seal pups being born along our shores in the Channel islands and the GSPCA want to ensure they get the best start in life.”

“Last year we had the busiest season we have ever seen in our 151 years.”

“It is so important when around our coast not to disturb seal pups and especially their Mums as many casualties are due to Mums being driven off beaches and the pups left to fend for themselves too early.”

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Doyle, Dolly and Valentine last of the 2023/24 season seal pups back where they belong

Submitted by Steve on 16:52, 30th Jul, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA are delighted to announce that the last 3 seal pups in our care will be back in the wild.

To see a VT of the seals please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

Geoff George Head of Marinee Mammals said “The last 3 seal pups all rescued in Guernsey Doyle, Dolly and Valentine have been doing really well and on Sunday were released back to the wild.”

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First time in 151 years GSPCA have 10 seal pups in care and do you have an idea of a name for this poorly pup?

Submitted by Steve on 14:49, 17th Apr, 2024 | 0

Today the GSPCA rescued what is now the 10th seal pup in our care a record number to be housed at one time at the Animal Shelter."

There are many ways to help us help the 10 seal pups and here are a few ideas –

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GSPCA Wish List – Extra large sky kennels needed to transport seals back to the wild

Submitted by Steve on 12:13, 12th Apr, 2024 | 0

At the GSPCA we are always in need of equipment, feed, and so much more and currently we are in desperate need of additional sky kennels to return the 9 seal pups back to the wild.

You can see the extra large sky kennels we need by going to https://www.innerwolf.co.uk/petmate-sky-kennel-dog-travel-kennel/

These are not only used for seals but other large species from dogs to sheep and goats in some circumstances.

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