Seal pup season arrives in the Channel – advice on what to do if you see a seal pup

Submitted by Steve on 15:03, 4th Oct, 2024 | 0

As autumn returns to the Channel islands so do seal pups being born along our shores.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We once again start to see seal pups being born along our shores in the Channel islands and the GSPCA want to ensure they get the best start in life.”

“Last year we had the busiest season we have ever seen in our 151 years.”

“It is so important when around our coast not to disturb seal pups and especially their Mums as many casualties are due to Mums being driven off beaches and the pups left to fend for themselves too early.”

Share

Doyle, Dolly and Valentine last of the 2023/24 season seal pups back where they belong

Submitted by Steve on 16:52, 30th Jul, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA are delighted to announce that 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 have been doing really well and on Sunday were released back to the wild.”

Share

First time in 151 years GSPCA have 10 seal pups in care and do you have an idea of a name for this poorly pup?

Submitted by Steve on 14:49, 17th Apr, 2024 | 0

Today the GSPCA rescued what is now the 10th seal pup in our care a record number to be housed at one time at the Animal Shelter."

There are many ways to help us help the 10 seal pups and here are a few ideas –

Share

GSPCA Wish List – Extra large sky kennels needed to transport seals back to the wild

Submitted by Steve on 12:13, 12th Apr, 2024 | 0

At the GSPCA we are always in need of equipment, feed, and so much more and currently we are in desperate need of additional sky kennels to return the 9 seal pups back to the wild.

You can see the extra large sky kennels we need by going to https://www.innerwolf.co.uk/petmate-sky-kennel-dog-travel-kennel/

These are not only used for seals but other large species from dogs to sheep and goats in some circumstances.

Share

Friday 22nd March International Day of the Seal – please help support the 9 Channel islands seal pups at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:51, 21st Mar, 2024 | 0

 Friday the 22nd March celebrates International Day of the Seal and with more seals in our care in our 151 year history they and we would really appreciate your support.

There are many ways to help us help the 9 seal pups and here are a few ideas –

Share

#GSPCAPurpleWeek – Incredible 9th seal pup Valentine arrives on the GSPCA founding day marking 151 years helping animals

Submitted by Steve on 16:47, 14th Feb, 2024 | 0

#GSPCAPurpleWeek – Incredible 9th seal pup Valentine arrives on the GSPCA founding day marking 151 years helping animals & meaning the most seals we have had at one time

Today on Valentines Day we have been celebrating our founding day moving from our 150th into our151st year and this afternoon the 5th Guernsey poorly grey seal pup of this season was rescued from Fort Le Marchant.

Aptly named Valentine he is the 9th seal pup to come into our care this season making it the most ever seal pups we have ever had at one time.

Share

Dolly the 8th poorly grey seal pup now at the GSPCA meaning the most we have had at one time

Submitted by Steve on 22:52, 29th Jan, 2024 | 0

This afternoon the 4th Guernsey poorly grey seal pup was rescued and second this year from Fort Doyle.

Dolly as she has been named is the 8th seal pup to come into our care this season making it the most ever seal pups we have ever had at one time.

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)

Share

Didier the 4th poorly grey seal pup from Jersey now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:51, 15th Jan, 2024 | 0

Didier the 4th poorly grey seal pup from Jersey now at the GSPCA

On the 12th January Share

Dilder the 4th poorly grey seal pup from Jersey now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:48, 15th Jan, 2024 | 0

Didier the 4th poorly grey seal pup from Jersey now at the GSPCA

On the 12th January Share

Maya the first Jersey 2024 grey seal pup rescued now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:00, 10th Jan, 2024 | 0

On the 6th January BDMLR Channel Islands posted

‘We had a call about an underweight, 5-6 week old, grey seal pup yesterday, hauled out at Corbiere Causeway. Many thanks to Richard for calling her in.

Share