Sad news as Blizzard the poorly seal pup passes over to rainbow bridge after months of intensive care – APPEAL for mackerel

Submitted by Steve on 15:16, 10th Apr, 2026 | 0

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.

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Win a chance to see a seal pup release - GSPCA Calls for Support Following International Seal Day to their care & Big Build

Submitted by Steve on 17:00, 25th Mar, 2026 | 0

Win a chance to see a seal pup release - GSPCA Calls for Support Following International Seal Day to their care & the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal

The GSPCA is appealing for public support following International Seal Day, which took place on Sunday, as four grey seal pups continue to receive intensive care at the Shelter. This appeal comes shortly after a heart‑warming moment earlier this month when three rehabilitated seal pups were successfully released into the wild on a sunny afternoon at Portlet.

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Young Grey Seal Pups Frosty, Glacier & Avalanche Set for Release as GSPCA Continues Wildlife Hospital Build

Submitted by Steve on 16:17, 5th Mar, 2026 | 0

Young Grey Seal Pups Frosty, Glacier & Avalanche Set for Release as GSPCA Continues Wildlife Hospital Build

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Grey Seal Pup Rescued Near the Fairy Ring With Severe Netting Injury

Submitted by Steve on 11:46, 23rd Feb, 2026 | 0

Grey Seal Pup Rescued Near the Fairy Ring With Severe Netting Injury

This morning the GSPCA team were called to an urgent rescue after reports of a grey seal pup struggling along the shoreline near the Fairy Ring on the south coast of Guernsey. Witnesses spotted the young male pup with horrendous netting tightly embedded around his neck, causing a severe and infected wound.

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GSPCA Marks Historic Milestone with Wildlife Hospital Foundation Ceremony taking place this week by invite only

Submitted by Steve on 09:57, 22nd Oct, 2025 | 0

The Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) is proud to announce a landmark moment in its 152-year history as part of the ongoing #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal.

In a private ceremony by invitation only, the GSPCA will lay the cornerstone of first brick laid of its new Wildlife Hospital on the foundations which have now been completed—an essential step in the charity’s most ambitious construction project to date.

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Major Milestone Reached in the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal as Demolition Completes & Wildlife Hospital Foundations Nearly Complete

Submitted by Steve on 11:24, 7th Oct, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal—all buildings have now been demolished to make way for the exciting redevelopment of the St Andrews Animal Shelter.

Work is now underway on the Wildlife Hospital, with concrete being poured into the newly excavated foundations. This marks a major step forward in the project, which aims to transform the shelter into a modern, sustainable facility for animals and the community.

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The GSPCA “Buy a Brick” Appeal to Support the BIGGEST BUILD in its 152-Year History

Submitted by Steve on 15:13, 31st Jul, 2025 | 0

The Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) is proud to announce the start of the BIGGEST BUILD in its 152-year history — a transformative £3.7 million development that will reshape animal welfare in Guernsey for generations to come.

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GSPCA Biggest Build Appeal

Submitted by Steve on 16:11, 26th Feb, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA are in the process finally to go to tender for the much needed facilities at the GSPCA.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The GSPCA is about to go to tender for the BIGGEST Build in our 151 year history.”

“We fitted a new Small Animal Unit last year, which we have some final touches being completed currently.”

“This had to be done ahead of the three new builds we wish to do which will be a Wildlife Hospital, new Welfare and Rehoming Kennels and Ferret Unit.”

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