Submitted by Steve on 08:44, 1st Sep, 2016 |
The team at the GSPCA have been devastated this morning as despite around the clock care 'Rio' the common seal pup rescued last week passed away in the early hours of this morning.
Rio was the thinnest ever seal pup to be rescued at the GSPCA and was extremely weak, dehydrated and had a number of injuries when she arrived last week. Staff have been battling to keep her alive and build her strength in an isolated intensive care heated seal room.
Submitted by Steve on 12:12, 24th Aug, 2016 |
Currently on route is an injured and sick young Common Seal Pup from Alderney.
It was found and rescued by Alderney Wildlife Trust and taken to Alderney Animal Welfare Society where it was checked over and treated by Vet John Knight.
Although very rare for the Common Seal to be seen in the Channel Islands, this is the second to be rescued in a week as one was recently found sick in Jersey and was transported to the RSPCA in the UK.
This pup will shortly be on route to the GSPCA to continue the treatment the vet has started.
Submitted by Steve on 12:01, 3rd Jul, 2016 |
A week back Friday a young lady from the Youth Commission North Youth Centre joined the GSPCA team on the Bumblebee boat to Jethou to release Bonnie the grey seal pup.
Bethany became a very lucky lady after the winner of a competition to join the release was unable to come and he donated it to a young deserving person.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager contacted the Youth Commission to see who they thought would benefit from this once in a life time opportunity and they asked Bethany to join the team.
Submitted by Steve on 23:09, 23rd Jun, 2016 |
Bonnie the grey seal pup who was rescued on the 16th January has been through a long rehabilitation and she is currently have her last night at the GSPCA.
When rescued she was close to death being extremely thin and having a number of debilitating health conditions.
Bonnie was without doubt the thinnest seal pup we have ever rescued at only 14kgs when at the time she should have been around 40kg.
After a long period of treatment and care she is finally ready for the wild.
Submitted by Steve on 13:02, 30th Apr, 2016 |
Bonnie the grey seal pup who was rescued on the 16th January has been through a long rehabilitation and we are now in the final stretch. To achieve this we are offering the chance to see her being released to one lucky person.
When rescued she was close to death being extremely thin and having a number of debilitating health conditions.
After 3 months of treatment and care we are now trying to get the final fattening pounds on her to ensure she is ready for the wild.
Submitted by Steve on 17:59, 23rd Mar, 2016 |
Nearly two months on and Bonnie the injured seal pup who was found close to death certainly isn't as skinny any more.
Bonnie since the GSPCA rescued her from the base of a cliff on the south coast towards the end of January despite an early struggle to get weight on her has now nearly doubled her size.
At just 14kgs when she was carried off the beach and up a steep cliff was extremely weak and emaciated. Today she was weighed and totals just short of 26kgs which the team at the GSPCA are overwhelmed with joy in her progress.
Submitted by Steve on 22:50, 18th Mar, 2016 |
Bonnie the seal pup today certainly seemed to be enjoying her lunch in the spring time sunshine.
Bonnie continues to put on weight and although now has access to two pools seems to enjoy the smaller of the two which was the first she was introduced too.
To see the latest blog on Bonnie please go to - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/update-bonnie-seal-pup-checks-her-room-upgrade-gspca
Here is her video from this lunch time -
Submitted by Steve on 23:53, 16th Mar, 2016 |
Bonnie the grey seal pup at the GSPCA continues to make good progress and today she received a room upgrade at the GSPCA.
Having been slowly introduced to a small pool in the wildlife unit at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews she now has a choice of two.
Both pools have viewing through reflective glass to minimise her contact and even a feeding tube to help reduce her interaction with people.
Bonnie is still more than 15kg in weight away from being released but the team are pleased with her rehabilitation to date.
Submitted by Steve on 16:04, 8th Mar, 2016 |
We are pleased to update that Bonnie the grey seal pup rescued over a month ago on the South coast of Guernsey continues to improve despite having a recent worm burden.
Bonnie was off her fish for a couple of days but is now back to her old appetite eating kilo's of fish every day.
It is not unusual for seals to be subject to worms and whilst in captivity it is easily resolved.
Submitted by Steve on 12:30, 23rd Feb, 2016 |
Today we are pleased to announce that Bonnie the grey seal pup took her first dip in one of our rehabilitation pools.
Bonnie who was rescued close to death last month has been improving daily at the GSPCA and with her weight gaining and health improving the team decided to let her experience her first trip outside since she was rescued.
Geoff George GSPCA Animal Collection Officer and main seal carer said "It's been over a month since we rescued Bonnie the grey seal pup and she has been doing better than we could have hoped."
