Submitted by Steve on 14:14, 30th Dec, 2022 | 0

On Boxing Day and yesterday the GSPCA were called out to rescue grey seal pups which are now at the GSPCA.

Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals said “On Boxing Day we were called out to a young seal pup we have called Echo who was just 11kgs, the lightest pup ever.”

"Sarah Harrison and I attended to rescue the poorly pup."

“Very poorly, weak dehydrated and with a worm worm burden but still going.”

“Echo is a young female and was found on the grass verge along the Seafront near Delancy. At 10pm late on Boxing Day and is only about 6 weeks old.”

“She is needing feeding every 2 an a half hours.”

“Yesterday Neil Hughes and I rescued Hector a male grey seal pup at just 7 weeks.”

“He is a little larger at 25kgs and was from Port Grat.”

“Hector was dehydrated and exhausted and has a wound and swelling under his chin.”

“Hector is very, very feisty which is a good sign but means very difficult to help him with feeding and treatment.”

In the previous 8 weeks we have had two other poorly seal pups come into our care this season.
Shakespeare from Jersey was rescued in October and Emilia rescued in St Peter Port at the start of December and 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)

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "It has been a busy few days for the team at the GSPCA recuing another two seal pups.”

“Both Hector and Echo appear to be doing well but it is very early days.”

“Already this season we have had Shakespeare who was rescued in Jersey in October and is doing well and Emilia is also responding well to care.”

“In the last decade we have rescued and released 23 grey seal pups back into the wild and the 6 in our care and keeping us very busy.”

 “The recent rough weather caused many wildlife casualties and when around the coast to keep a close eye for other poorly animals.”

"We have some great web pages with advice on what to do if you see a seal pup which are being born at this time of year or oiled birds, although we are only a call away on 257261."

"With young seal pups the main piece of advice is to please not approach them as you can scare their mother away and if you see one to please call us on 257261 and we can make sure they are safe or give advice."

"For those out with dogs please don't let them approach seal pups as this can scare their mothers off and if they were to bite your dog and cause a nasty injury."

"As well as wildlife we have to ensure our own pets and animals are safe and secure with the high winds as we often see dogs escaping from gates being blown open to farm animals escaping."

"We are busy at the GSPCA ensuring our animals are safe with the high winds and cold weather we have at this time of year."

“With the other two seal pups from last season we hope to get them back to the wild soon namely Luna C and Auora, but not with the current weather.”

“The pup season is now here and if you do see a seal pup please do give us a call on 257261 or send a few pictures via our facebook or [email protected] so we can monitor them.”

“For advice on what to do and how to identify a sick seal pup check out our advice page http://www.gspca.org.gg/animal/seal-advice “

“There are many ways to support our work and the seal pups from making a donation towards their care to donating or helping towards the new much needed Wildlife Hospital.”

“To make a donation to help the seals in our care please go to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)  .”

“You can also donate by calling  01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or popping up to the Shelter in St Andrews.”

“To make a direct donation to the Wildlife Hospital please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal .”

“To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - Buy a Brick for Christmas and help us build a Wildlife Hospital in Guernsey | GSPCA Guernsey .”

“Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner .”

To see videos of the seal pups please check out GSPCA Guernsey - YouTube

Here is a table of the seals we have helped back to the wild and those in our care -

Name

Jethou Bumblee

Hanois

Trinity

Eden

Bonnie

Sami

Temperance

Andrew

Marty

Gully

Sealia

Mambo

Hannah

Pebbles

Joey

Titan

India

Pork Pie

Aurora

Eliza

Jagho Herman

Luna C

Blueberry

Sizzle

Maverick

Shakespeare

Emilia

Echo

Hecto

Arrived

November 2012

January 2013

January 2014

January 2014

January 2016

December 2016

November 2017

November 2018

December 2018

December 2018

January 2019

February 2019

February 2019

February 2020

November 2020

December 2020

March 2021

May 2021

November 2021

November 2021

December 2021

December 2021

December 2021

December 2021

April 2022

October 2022

December 2022

December 2022

December 2022

Where found

Jethou

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Jersey

Guernsey

Jersey

Jersey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Jersey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey (originally from Cornwall)

Jersey (still in care)

Jersey

Herm, Guernsey

Guernsey (still in care)

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Jersey (still in care)

Guernsey (still in care)

Guernsey (still in care)

Guernsey (still in care)

 

To see some of the previous stories about seals please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/tag/seals .

Some grey seal facts -

  • Population numbers since 1960s have doubled
  • A grey seal pup weighs 14kg at birth
  • A grey seal pup mothers milk contains 60% fat
  • Grey seals can dive to a depth of 70m
  • Another name for a grey seal is the horsehead seal
  • Grey seals are found in the waters surrounding Europe, Russia, North America, and Channel Islands
  • Grey seals can be found in estuaries, inter tidal zones, brackish water, polar and shallow seas
  • There are 18 known species of seal in the world
  • Many sick seal pups need tube feeding every 2-3 hours day and night on arrival
  • The seal pups in our care once eating will consume 20-30 herring or mackerel each day
  • We aim for a release weight in excess of 40 kg, with good weather and a remote location
  • The GSPCA has returned 23 seals back to the wild in the last ten years

For advice on what to do if you see or find sick or injured wildlife please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals/wildlife-advice or call 01481 257261

Donate

Donate by calling  01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023

In February the GSPCA launch GSPCA Purple Month where we kick off our 150 year celebrations and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/are-you-supporting-gspca-next-year-when-we-celebrate-our-150th-year-here-are-few-ways-you-could

Sponsored Event

Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising

Wish List

Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list

To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList

GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal

To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal

To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf

Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner

Legacies & Bequests

By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future.  After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.

A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding 

Gift Aid on Donations over £500

To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0

2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief

To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0

Become a sponsor and GSPCA member

Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf

 

To become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf  

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Many of you will have seen us on social media and your support liking and sharing our posts is really appreciated, and to visit our social media pages please go to

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA

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Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261

 

Reception & Shop area

Collecting/Dropping Off Boarding Dogs & Cats

Viewing animals for adoption

Emergencies Call 257261 or the Shelter is manned 24/7

GSPCA Charity Shop in Smith Street

Monday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Tuesday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Wednesday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

24/7

8am - 530pm

Thursday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

24/7

8am - 530pm

Friday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Saturday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Sunday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

Closed

Bank Holiday’s

(**Varied times**)

**Possibly 11am – 4pm**

**Possibly 11am – 4pm**

**Possibly 11am – 4pm**

24/7

Closed unless advertised

 

Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -

Wednesday 11th January 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

So here is the current guide to events in 2023 our 150th year so far -

1st – 28th February – GSPCA Purple Month – a time to celebrate the GSPCA 150 years – It is also Responsible Animal Guardian Month

Wednesday 8thFebruary 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Founding Day of the GSPCA Tuesday 14th February 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course

Wednesday 15th February 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course

Wednesday 22nd February 2023 – National Wildlife Day

Thursday 23rd February - International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

Wednesday 29th March 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

March 2023 – Adopt a Rescue Guinea Pig Month

Friday 3rd March 2023 - World Wildlife Day

18th – 19th March 2023 GSPCA have a stall with Guernsey Arts and Guernsey Museums for “Guernsey’s Wild Escape”, part of the Art Fund UK wide initiative “The Wild Escape”

Wednesday 22nd March - International Day of the Seal

Thursday 23rd March 2023 – National Puppy Day

April 2023 – Easter Virtual Pet Show

Sunday 2nd April – National Ferret Day

Tuesday 4th April 2023 – World Rat Day

Tuesday 25th April 2023 – World Penguin Day

GSPCA 150th Year Spring Ball – Date to be Confirmed

April 2022 Autism Guernsey and GSPCA Puffin Parade Launch – Date to be Confirmed https://puffinparade.org.gg/

April 2023 – AGM – Date to be Confirmed

May 2023 - International Respect for Chickens Month

7th May 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Friday 12th May to Friday 19th May GSPCA 150th Year Cupcake Week

Sunday 21st May 2023 150th Year Celebrations & Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday

Tuesday 23rd May 2023 International Turtle Day

Tuesday 30th May – International Hug Your Cat Day

Wednesday 31st May 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

June 2023 – National Microchipping Month

June 2023 – 150th Year Sponsored Dog Walk – Date to be Confirmed

4th June 2023 Arts Seafront Sunday

Summer 2023 – Summer Sunday Family Lunch

Wednesday 14th June 2023 – World Sea Turtle Day

Sunday 25th June 2023 – Guernsey Charities Fete

25th June 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Friday 23rd June 2023 - Take Your Dog To Work Day

June 26th to July 3rd 2023 – National Rabbit Week

Wednesday 12th July 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Sunday 16th July 2023 – World Snake Day

6th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

13th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Monday 14th August 2023 – World Lizard Day

August 2023 – West Show

August 2023 – North Show

September 2023 - World Animal Remembrance Month

24th September 2023 St Johns Ambulance Seafront Sunday

Wednesday 13th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

October 2023 - World Animal Month

Wednesday 4th October 2023 - World Animal Day

Wednesday 25th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

Wednesday 8th November 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course

Wednesday 15th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course

Wednesday 22nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Monday 4th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day

Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to celebrate our 150 years please get in touch…………..

 

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