Submitted by GSPCA on 17:36, 18th Feb, 2013 |
Today for the first time Hanois and Jethou Bumbelbee the two grey seal pups at the GSPCA were introduced together in our large pool.
Jethou Bumblebee who has been at the Shelter since November and Hanois who was rescued the start of this year are both putting on weight and much healthier since they were first rescued.
Geoff George Animal Collection Officer and main carer for the seals said 'They are both doing really well and we are hoping to release them next month.'
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:46, 7th Feb, 2013 |
Today Hanois our second grey seal pup this winter got his first swim since being rescued in one of the GSPCA Animal Shelter pools.
At only 3 to 4 months of age and having being kept warm during his rehabilitation after being found sick and injured near L'Ancresse 4 weeks ago he wasn't too keen on his first dip.
Geoff George Animal Collection Officer and main seal carer at the Shelter said 'A Bit like Jethou Bumblebee was, Hanois wasn't that keen coming out in the cold and diving in the water but once in he had a good look around.'
Submitted by GSPCA on 14:40, 23rd Jan, 2013 |
We are pleased to report that both Hanois and Jethou Bumblebe the rescued grey seal pups are recovering well.
Jethou Bumblebee who has been cared for at the GSPCA for just over 9 weeks has doubled his original weight and looking very healthy.
Hanois who was rescued early this year is also putting on weight and his chest infection is much improved.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:20, 8th Jan, 2013 |
The GSPCA are asking for your help.
Now with two grey seal pups in our care we need your support in feeding these beautiful mammals.
Jethou Bumblebee who was rescued in November 2012 from Jethou and Hanois who was found in Pleinmont on Saturday are doing well but with Jethou Bumblebee eating 20 mackerel or herring a day and Hanois being weaned on to fish these grey seal pups need your help.
Submitted by GSPCA on 09:57, 7th Jan, 2013 |
On Saturday 5th January GSPCA Shelter staff had a call to an injured seal pup at Pleinmont.
Animal Care Assistant Annabelle Janes and Senior Animal Care Assistant Yvonne Chauvel responded to find a thin, injured grey seal pup with laboured breathing.
At only 21kg the pup had to be carried to the van and transported to the Shelter as to have left him would have meant he wouldn't have survived.
Submitted by GSPCA on 15:15, 19th Dec, 2012 |
Jethou Bumblebee has been at the Shelter for just over 4 weeks and has really grown an appetite.
With 15 to 20 fish being swallowed a day he has put on an additional 10kg which is fantastic news as he was only 17kg on entry.
Staff at the Shelter have decided now to do the rehabilitation work at the GSPCA and we are appealing for donations of fish, especially herring and mackerel.
Geoff George ACO and the main carer for Jethou Bumblebee said 'I am so pleased with his progress.'
Submitted by GSPCA on 12:02, 10th Dec, 2012 |
Over 3 weeks since the rescue we have had ups and downs with Jethou Bumblebee but GSPCA staff are pleased with his progress.
When Jethou Bumblebee was rescued he was 3 - 4 weeks of age and a healthy grey seal of that age would normally weight 40kg. When Jethou Bumblebee was rescued he weighed just over 17kg which was less than half of what he should of done.
Since being at the Shelter he has been having a series of medications, re-hydration fluids and fish soup. He is doing that well he is even eating whole fish all on his own.
Submitted by GSPCA on 15:41, 28th Nov, 2012 |
We are pleased to announce that Jethou Bumblebee is doing extremely well.
He has been on fish soup for the past few days and last night devoured his first fish all on his own.
His appetite has picked up and he is going through fish at a rate on knots. As such the GSPCA are appealing for fish so that we can meet his very hungry belly.
The GSPCA would also like to appeal for a new chest freezer to help store all of the fish he will require to get him back to health.
Submitted by GSPCA on 15:05, 24th Nov, 2012 |
With any rough and bad weather the GSPCA receives many calls about sick and injured animals.
Yesterday just after 3pm the GSPCA had a very unusual call from Jethou. A seal pup had been spotted coming ashore alongside the jetty and didn't seem quite right.
Submitted by GSPCA on 09:30, 5th Oct, 2012 |
Every Autumn the shores of the Bailiwick see Grey Seal pups being born and the GSPCA are issuing advice today on what to do especially with the rough weather that is due.
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.
