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On New Years Eve the GSPCA were called out to investigate a possible poorly grey seal pup just behind the smelly pond near Rte de Pulias in Vale.
The pup at around a month old should have been double the size and condition so was rescued and joins the 5 other seal pups at the GSPCA.
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Only last week the GSPCA were near Fort Grey releasing Pork Pie and Titan both well over 60kgs in weight and over a year old.
Today a report came in of a beached grey seal pup in the same area.
Head of Marine Mammals Geoff George after feeding the 4 seal pups at the GSPCA this morning got the call and headed down to check out if the pup was okay or needed help.
Earlier today with the good weather it was decided to release Pork Pie and Titan two young grey seal pups back to the wild.
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Last week the GSPCA warned of the dangers of the stormy weather and sadly two orphaned grey seal pups were the result.
On Saturday the GSPCA had a report of a seal pup hauled up between Fort Doyle and La Fontenelle Bay, so Geoff George headed out to check out what had been seen with his partner Dani Brouard.
The 6 week old seal pup was found dehydrated and at only 25kgs, 15kgs under her ideal weight.
The pup has been called Luna C and is now under the 24/7 care of Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals and the GSPCA team.
The next few days the Bailiwick will see high winds and weather that puts our animals and wildlife at risk.
Often during the winter months with the high winds and stormy weather makes it difficult for wild animals and birds to feed and rest.
With the high winds we have to ensure our pets and animals kept outside are safe and secure.
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.
Aurore was rescued in Jersey on the 23rd October by British Divers Marine Life Rescue after the poorly pup was reported to the JSPCA who passed on the details to the specialist rescue team.
India the Guernsey seal pup who was rescued in March and Joey the Jersey seal pup rescued in November have finally had the all clear from the vets, their weights at a great release weight and we have good weather so we are planning to release the seal pups at a secret location this week.
Thanks to the huge efforts of Geoff George and the team the seal pups who were so thin and unwell on arrival are finally off back to the wild where they belong.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “India and Joey the seal pups are ready to be released back to where they belong.”
We are pleased to announce that Pork Pie the grey seal pup originally from Cornwall is doing well and improving daily.
Geoff George GSPCA Animal Collection Officer and Head of Marine Mammals said “Little Pork Pie's wounds have healed and he is improving daily.”
“All 4 seal pups are eating well although Titan prefers mackerel to herring.”
“India, titan and Joey will hopefully be released next month but we have to ensure they are fit and well enough and we have good weather before we can set a date.”