Submitted by Steve on 15:26, 14th May, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA are delighted to announce two more grey seal pups are back in the wild.

To see a VT of the release please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

Geoff George Head of Marinee Mammals said “This weekend we had another fantastic seal release.”

“Baby Shark and Grinch two pups rescued so thin and with so many health problems were fit enough, large enough and with good weather we took them back to a Guernsey beach to be released back to the wild.”

“Neither hung around and sot into the water so quickly and it wasn’t long before they were off.”

“That leaves us with 3 and it won’t be long before they are back in the wild.”

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Another magical seal pup release took place on Sunday.”

“This time it was Grinch and Baby Sharks turn to be returned to their home waters in Guernsey.”

“That leaves us with Doyle, Dolly and Valentine and they too are close to being able to be released back to the wild.”

“It is unlikely to see a seal pup now until the new season but we have lots of details online.”

“We still need support for those seal pups in our care from donation to their care to the new Wildlife Hospital we are raising funds for.”

“We are also finalists in the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the Insurance Corporation Conservation Awards and you can click here to submit your vote - Guernsey Vote: The Peter Walpole
 People’s Choice Award - Insurance Corporation - Personal and Commercial Insurance in Guernsey and Jersey .”

“The GSPCA is delighted to be a finalist and we need your help for voting for the Peter Walpole’s People’s Choice Award. Voting will be open from until 11pm on Sunday 19th May.” 

There are many ways to help us help the 4 seal pups and here are a few ideas –

If You Spot A Seal Pup

If you find a seal pup that looks FIT AND HEALTHY and it shows no signs of distress, you may consider monitoring it from a safe distance for 24 hours. Unfortunately, too many seal pups get taken into captivity because people think they have been abandoned. If the mother does not return within 24 hours, we would ask you to contact 01481 257261.

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.

PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE SEAL. They can give a nasty bite, which will become infected by bacteria that live in a seal’s mouths.

Note: Do not allow dogs or other animals to harass a seal.

If a seal is scared back into the water, it could then be washed out to sea by strong currents and be lost. You should not put a seal pup back in the sea as it may get into difficulty.

If a seal pup is sick, thin or injured then we would ask you to contact our 24-hour cruelty and advice line

When reporting an injured, sick or abandoned seal to the GSPCA, please make sure you are able to supply the following information:

  • Exact location; nearest town / village
  • Position on the beach, and state of the tide
  • How long you have observed the pup; any disturbance / risk to it; whether the mother has been seen
  • Any wounds / obvious signs of illness
  • Length/colour/condition.

Caution:- Handling of any animal either domestic, wild, dead or alive may be potentially hazardous. Obvious dangers include bites, scratches and general hygiene issues. Common sense should be applied in all instances and, if unsure, seek additional advice or assistance. Personal hygiene should be taken into consideration after handling any animal, whether it’s domestic, wild, dead or alive.

For any questions please contact 01481 257261

Please remember and keep your animals and pets safe during the high winds, especially those that are kept outdoors.

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

Hector

Cleopatra

Henny

Peej

Faulkner

Jem

Grinch

Baby Shark

Maya

Didier

Doyle

Dolly

Valentine

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

January 2023

February 2023

April 2023

November 2023

November 2023

December 2023

December 2023

January 2024

January 2024

January 2024

January 2024

February 2024

Where found

Jethou

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Jersey (released in Jersey)

Guernsey

Jersey

Jersey (released in Jersey)

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Jersey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey (originally from Cornwall)

Jersey

Jersey

Herm, Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Jersey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Guernsey

Jersey (released in Jersey)

Jersey (released in Jersey)

Guernsey

Guernsey

Jersey (released in Jersey)

Jersey (released in Jersey)

Guernsey (currently in care at the GSPCA)

Guernsey (currently in care at the GSPCA)

Guernsey (currently in care at the GSPCA)

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 38 seals back to the wild in the last 12 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

To videos of the seal pups and other animals please visit https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGuernseySPCA

Donate

Donate by calling  01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL

The GSPCA have the BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL in our 150 year history and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023 and 151 years in 2024

This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 into 151 years and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years

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  

Share our posts and follow us on social media

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

Twitter https://twitter.com/GSPCA

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gspca-guernsey-965b0751/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gspca_guernsey/

Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter

To subscribe to our supporters newsletter and find out about upcoming events and news please go to https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9324335c87c8b3ec9f0016f2a&id=e61c951a08

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

9am – 5pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Tuesday’s

9am – 5pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Wednesday’s

9am – 5pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

24/7

8am - 530pm

Thursday’s

9am – 5pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

24/7

8am - 530pm

Friday’s

9am – 5pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Saturday’s

9am – 5pm

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 -

Thursday 9th May 2024 – Stall at the Last Post Liberation Day event

GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 19th May 2024 https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May 2024 Guernsey Together Festival – to be confirmed

GSPCA May/June Half Term Tour Saturday 25th May 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-may-june-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator 

GSPCA May/June Half Term Guided Tour Sunday 26th March 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-may-june-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

GSPCA May/June Half Term Guided Tour Monday 27th May 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-may-june-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tuesday 28th May 2024 – No tour due to Private Birthday Party Booking

GSPCA May/June Half Term Guided Tour Wednesday 29th May 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-may-june-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thursday 30th May 2024 – No tour

GSPCA May/June Half Term Guided Tour Friday 31st May 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-may-june-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

GSPCA May/June Half Term Guided Tour Saturday 1st June 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-may-june-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

GSPCA May/June Half Term Guided Tour Sunday 2nd June 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-may-june-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sunday 9th June 2024 – Arts Seafront Sunday https://arts.gg/events/arts-sunday-2024/

Wednesday 12th June 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Sunday 16th June 2024 - Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show at Saumarez Park

Sunday 16th June 2024 - EDABL Seafront Sunday - https://www.edablgsy.org/

Sunday 14th July 2024 – Motor Seafront Sunday - https://www.facebook.com/guernseymotorfestival

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July 2024 – Torteval Scarecrow Festival

Tuesday 23rd July 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Summer Tours – to be confirmed

Sunday 28th July 2024 - EDABL Seafront Sunday - https://www.edablgsy.org/

Saturday 10th August 2024 – South Show - https://www.facebook.com/p/The-South-Show-Guernsey-100063716101224/

Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th August 2024 – West Show - https://thewestshow.com/

Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August 2024 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/

Sunday 25th August 2024 - EDABL Seafront Sunday - https://www.edablgsy.org/

Tuesday 10th September 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6th October 2024 - Skipton Swimarathon - https://www.swimarathon.org/

October Half Term Tours – to be confirmed

Tuesday 5th November 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12th November 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses

Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses

Christmas Tours – to be confirmed

February 2025 Tours – to be confirmed

Easter 2025 Tours – to be confirmed

2025 – Dolphin Parade

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

 

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