Henny and Echo the grey seal pups back in the wild

Submitted by Steve on 22:16, 18th Jun, 2023 | 0

The GSPCA today carried out the third seal pup release of 2023.

To donate to the care of the seals and our work please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals said “Today we released grey seal pups Henny and Echo.”

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GSPCA seal pup release in the next few days but who will it be?

Submitted by Steve on 18:21, 16th Jun, 2023 | 0

The GSPCA are currently planning the third seal pup release of 2023 but who will it be?

To donate to the care of the seals and our work please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals said “The most recent seal pup to arrive at the GSPCA is Peej who is a long way from being ready but we have 4 very healthy seal pups that are all looking very well.”

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Peej the Pleinmont Grey Seal Pup rescued on Saturday now safe at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 22:42, 26th Apr, 2023 | 0

Friday night GSPCA Volunteer Ambulance Warden had a call of a seal pup on the slip way in Pleinmont.

To donate to the care of the seals and our work please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

Suzy Rose GSPCA Volunteer Ambulance Warden said “We had a call on the GSPCA Emergency helpline from a member of public concerned abouts a young seal pup on Friday night.”

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Shakespeare and Emilia the Jersey and Guernsey first rescued seal pups of the season released back to the wild

Submitted by Steve on 11:17, 8th Apr, 2023 | 0

After more than a 5 months for Shakespeare rescued in Jersey in October and Emilia the Guernsey pup with over 4 months of care having being rescued in October worth of care today both were released back into the waters where they belong.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “This year we celebrate 150 years and today we had a very special release when we got Shakespeare and Emilia the grey seal pups back to the wild.”

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Wednesday 22nd March International Day of the Seal – GSPCA Seal Update and reminder to stay away from those in the wild

Submitted by Steve on 22:43, 21st Mar, 2023 | 0

Wednesday 22nd March is International Day of the Seal and with 6 in our care and 2 recently released the GSPCA has seen more seals in our care in recent years than ever before.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Wednesday 22nd March is International Day of the Seal and with 6 in our care at the GSPCA and every year those in the Channel Islands needing our help during pup season there are many ways to support their care.”

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GSPCA Purple Month – record breaking number of seal pups with latest rescue Henny now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:22, 7th Feb, 2023 | 0

This weekend the GSPCA were called out to the Lighthouse near Castle Cornet to rescue very poorly grey seal pup.

GSPCA Animal Ambulance Driver Sarah Harrison attended to find the very poorly pup.

The pup was quickly transported to the GSPCA seal unit and is currently under care with 7 other seals.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Friday night the GSPCA were called out to attend a very poorly seal pup.”

“The pup has been named Henny and we now have 8 seal pups, which is the most we have ever had in our care in our 150 year history in our care at one time.”

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Cleopatra the first seal pup of 2023 rescued and in care at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:20, 19th Jan, 2023 | 0

In the early hours of Saturday morning the GSPCA were called out to rescue a grey seal pup at Petit Bot which is now at the GSPCA.

Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals said “1230am Sunday morning we were called out to a young seal pup we have called Cleopatra who was just 18kgs.”

“Very poorly, weak dehydrated, very snotty and less than half the weight she should be.”

“She was found at Petit Bot and is needing feeding around the clock.”

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Guernsey and Jersey grey seals responding well to treatment

Submitted by Steve on 13:43, 9th Dec, 2022 | 0

In the last 8 weeks we have had two poorly seal pups come into our care this season.

Shakespeare from Jersey was rescued in October and just over a week ago the now named ‘Emilia’ rescued in St Peter Port are both responding well to treatment.

To donate to the care of the seals and our work please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

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Grey seal pup emaciated rescued next to Castle Cornet now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 21:00, 1st Dec, 2022 | 0

Just after lunch time today the GSPCA were called out to St Peter Port to a possible poorly young grey seal pup.

GSPCA team member Neil Hughes was dispatched and made his way to Castle Cornet where was indeed faced with a very thin young seal.

Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals at the GSPCA joined Neil and despite being located in quite a difficult [position on the rocks the GSPCA managed to approach and rescue the very thin and poorly seal pup who is only a few weeks of age.

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After the high winds please look out for injured wildlife and update on Shakespeare the Jersey seal pup

Submitted by Steve on 00:01, 19th Nov, 2022 | 0

Often during the winter months with the high winds and stormy weather makes it difficult for wild animals and birds to feed and rest.

After the stormy weather the GSPCA are asking those that live around and visit our coast to please watch out for injured animals in need as well as seal pups which can get separated from their mothers at this time of year especially when we see bad weather.

We have a number of web pages with wildlife advice or you can call 01481 257261 for help 24/7

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