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Sad news as Blizzard the poorly seal pup passes over to rainbow bridge after months of intensive care – APPEAL for mackerel and herring to help feed the pups
The GSPCA are devasted to report the sad loss of Blizzard the grey seal pup in the early hours of yesterday.
Rescued back in December Blizzard has had many health and physical issues since being rescued and despite the pups incredible around the clock care and a range of veterinary treatments we were unable to save the very poorly pup.
Three Seal Pups Returned to the Wild at Portelet This Morning
The GSPCA is delighted to announce the successful release of three grey seal pups—Avalanche, Glacier and Frosty—back into the wild this morning at Portelet. After months of intensive care, rehabilitation and dedicated monitoring, the trio made their way into the sea just after 10.30am on what was a beautifully sunny spring morning.
As Guernsey’s beaches reopen to dogs today following the seasonal restrictions, the GSPCA are reminding dog owners to enjoy the coast responsibly and to be especially mindful of wildlife, including resting wading birds and seal pups, which are born around this time of year.
From 1st May to 30th September, dogs are not permitted on the following beaches:
The GSPCA are excited to announce that Roar and California Girl will soon be released back into the wild and are very likely to be the last seals to be cared for in the current facilities.
To see VT’s of the seals and our work please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share
The GSPCA are delighted to announce that soon the last 3 seal pups in our care will be back in the wild.
To see a VT of the seals please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share
Geoff George Head of Marinee Mammals said “The last 3 seal pups all rescued in Guernsey Doyle, Dolly and Valentine are doing really well and soon ready for release.”
“They’ve more than double and tripled their weight and we just making a plan to release them in the next few weeks.”
Yesterday for the first time in 5 years the GSPCA were able to return Jersey rescued seal pups back into their home waters thanks to Condor Ferries and all involved.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Yesterday was the first time since 2019 that we have been able to return Jersey grey seal pups back into the waters from where they were rescued.”
The GSPCA are currently planning the third seal pup release of 2023 but who will it be?
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)
Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals said “The most recent seal pup to arrive at the GSPCA is Peej who is a long way from being ready but we have 4 very healthy seal pups that are all looking very well.”
This morning the GSPCA boxed up one Guernsey and one Jersey grey seal pups after months of care and headed to the South West of Guernsey.
Maverick was rescued near Les Pecquiries on the 5th April and Eliza was a white coat when rescued at Le Fregate in Jersey mid November last year and both were extremely emaciated and with a variety of health problems have been nursed back to health, both more than doubling their weight and today saw them released back to the wild.
Earlier today with the good weather it was decided to release Pork Pie and Titan two young grey seal pups back to the wild.
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)