After months of care and with good weather on our site the GSPCA released Marty the Jersey seal pup back in the wild today and it was without doubt one of the best releases ever for the GSPCA team.
This Winter has been exceptionally busy for seal pups at the GSPCA as up until this morning we have had 6 in our care but thanks to a lovely Jersey family and their boat Marty is now back in the wild.
Marty arrived at the GSPCA on the 17th December just a week before Christmas last year weighing just 18kg when he should have been 40kg.
Marty was rescued by the Jersey British Divers Marine Life Rescue on Green Island beach and after spending a night at New Era Vets he was transported kindly by Blue Islands from Jersey to Guernsey where he has been cared for at the GSPCA.
To donate to the 5 seals still our care Hannah, Mambo, Sealia, Gully, and Andy the seal pups please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4617/Help-the-seal-pups-at-the-GSPCAor www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
Of the six seal pups Marty is the first to be ready to be released and his latest weight of 55kg he is well set to be back in the wild.
To see the full story of his arrival please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/marty-second-very-poorly-jersey-seal-pup-arrive-gspca-month
The facilities that we care for the seals have really been stretched to the limit this year and we are pleased to announce we have planning permission for a new Wildlife Hospital but we really need your support.
To find out more and support our proposed Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/full-planning-notification-proposed-wildlife-hospital-gspca-%E2%80%93-please-donate-help-build-become-r
Marty who was rescued in Jersey today returned to his home waters thanks to a lovely family from Jersey who helped provide the transport for the release to Les Écréhous.
With stunning weather and Marty being exceptionally well behaved the team had a wonderful day getting Marty back to the wild.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “What a magical day we have had taking Marty back to his home waters thanks to the wonderful Eeles family.”
“Like with Sami two years ago Marty was rescued from Jersey so the release took place at Les Écréhous so not too far from where he was found.”
“When he first arrived he was 18kg now after months of care he looks like a fat sausage so he is ready for the wild and a wonderful 55kg.”
“The journey although breezy was in the sunshine and the whole release was truly amazing.”
“When we arrived the rescuers from Jersey British Divers Marine Life Rescue were there to meet us with others from New Era Vets and Blue Islands all who helped care for him and transport him to Guernsey.”
“From boxing Marty, the journey and the release we couldn’t have planned it better and thanks to all involved in what was such a special release for us all.”
“We have to thank all that have donated to his and the other 5 seal pups care and we hope to return some of the Guernsey pups to the wild very soon.”
To donate to Hannah, Mambo, Sealia, Gully, and Andy the seal pups please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4617/Help-the-seal-pups-at-the-GSPCAor www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals said “After months of care it was fantastic to get Marty back to the wild.”
“He was very well behaved getting in the transport carrier and it was just one of the best releases ever.”
“He was so thin when he arrived from Jersey and needed around the clock care all over the Christmas period.”
“We are really grateful to the Eeles family who have came over once again to help us return a Jersey seal pup back to the wild.”
“After watching Marty enjoy himself for a good 5 to 10 minutes he disappeared but we got the chance to see dozens of other adult and young seals as well as dozens of dolphins.”
“Two years ago the helped get Sami the Jersey seal pup back to Les Écréhous and it is great to get Marty back their too.”
“Of the 5 other seals 2 are very close to being ready for their home of Guernsey waters and we will update on how Marty’s release goes and how the others progress.”
Steve continued “Les Écréhous is truly a magical place and we were all so amazed by the wildlife we got to see in such a spectacular setting.”
“We have to say Geoff is the real star in the care of the seal pups here at the GSPCA his and the whole team with the support of so many have helped Marty back to the wild.”
“With six seal pups our facilities have been used to their maximum capacity for seals and we are currently fund raising to build a new Wildlife Hospital.”
“From donating to the facility to Buying a Brick there are many ways to get involved or why not get involved with our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday next month.”
“To find out more about the Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/full-planning-notification-proposed-wildlife-hospital-gspca-%E2%80%93-please-donate-help-build-become-r or for our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday .”
“A huge thanks to all involved and supported getting Marty the seal pup back home where he belongs.”
To see more stories about the seals please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/search/node/grey
Find out about our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday
You can donate via our giving.gg page or create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To donate to Hannah, Mambo, Sealia, Gully, Andy and Marty the seal pups please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4617/Help-the-seal-pups-at-the-GSPCA or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
To donate to help Harley the staffys life saving operations Just Giving page please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4622/Please-help-Harley-s-operation-and-care
To visit the Just Giving page raising funds for life saving Intensive Care Units please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gspcaintensivecare or to buy one directly for the Shelter please visit https://brinsea.co.uk/small-animal-care/tlc-intensive-care-incubators/tlc-30-advance/
To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
To download a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf
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
To learn about the ‘Buy a Brick’ in the new Wildlife Hospital and find out more please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launch-buy-brick-proposed-new-wildlife-hospital
To learn more about our biggest project, become an Exclusive Build Partner and support our Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
To donate to the animals in our care another via our paypal page - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
To see some of the animals looking for homes at the GSPCA please visit – http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
Another way to support us is our on site Charity Shop and refreshment area and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-onsite-charity-shop
If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days
For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship
On Thursday 9th May we have a volunteer induction evening and for more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
To see our upcoming guided tours please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca
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For lots more ideas on how you can support the shelter and the animals in our care then please visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
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