Beaches Reopen Today for Dogs in Guernsey – But Please Be Mindful of Wildlife, Especially Seal Pups

Submitted by Steve on 10:02, 1st Oct, 2025 | 0

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:

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GSPCA to Release Last Two Rescued Seal Pups, Swish and Wide Awake, Back to the Wild

Submitted by Steve on 14:36, 2nd Aug, 2025 | 0

Today was a momentous and emotional day for the GSPCA as the last two rescued grey seal pups, Swish and Wide Awake, were returned to the sea at Rocqaine Bay in Torteval following four months of intensive rehabilitation.

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

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Wide Awake the latest poorly seal pup rescued now at the GSPCA ahead of some challenging times as the BIG BUILD comes closer

Submitted by Steve on 11:10, 21st Apr, 2025 | 0

On Thursday the 15th the GSPCA were called out once again to a poorly grey seal pup.

To see VT’s of the seals and our work please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals said “On Thursday we were called out to a sick seal pup at Moulin Huet.”

“She is only 22kgs so half of the weight he should be for his age.”

“She was found dehydrated and exhausted although very aggressive which is a good sign.”

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Dark Horse another sick grey seal pup rescued and joins Swish and Firework

Submitted by Steve on 12:29, 7th Apr, 2025 | 0

On Thursday the GSPCA were called out once again to a poorly grey seal pup.

To see VT’s of the seals and our work please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals said “On Thursday Kevin Beausire and I were called out to a sick seal pup at Chouet headland.”

“He is only just over 20kgs so half of the weight he should be for his age.”

“He has been called Dark Horse and has joined Swish and Fireworks.”

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More seal pups rescued by the GSPCA and one injured by fishing hook

Submitted by Steve on 15:02, 31st Mar, 2025 | 0

Both this and last week the GSPCA have been called out to rescue grey seal pups.

Sadly the pup from last weekend was extremely poorly and suffering from seizures and sadly passed away shortly after trying to help it.

This Sunday the GSPCA were called to the third Guernsey seal pup rescue of 2025 near the shooting range.

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First seal pup rescue of 2025 ‘Swish’ found painfully thin with pneumonia at Petit Port - we really need help #BIGBUILD

Submitted by Steve on 11:07, 17th Mar, 2025 | 0

On Saturday the GSPCA were called out to Petit Port to a report sick seal pup.

The team arrived to find a 17kg female pup which is extremely thin suffering with pneumonia which has been called Swish and is recovering in our intensive care unit at the GSPCA that will very soon be rebuilt so some challenges ahead.

The GSPCA recently announced the release of Roar and California Girl back to the wild rescued last year and this is the first seal rescue of 2025 and is a very late pup for the season.

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SEAL PUP RELEASE Roar & California Girl the last to be housed in our current pools now we really need your help #BIGBUILD

Submitted by Steve on 12:59, 1st Mar, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA are excited to announce that Roar and California Girl have been released back to the wild where they belong today.

To see VT’s of the seals, their release and our work please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

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Roar and California Girl the seal pups ready for the wild and likely last two pups to be housed in the current pools #BIGBUILD

Submitted by Steve on 16:26, 28th Feb, 2025 | 0

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  

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Roar and California Girl the seal pups doing well at the GSPCA #GSPCAPurpleWeek

Submitted by Steve on 11:26, 13th Feb, 2025 | 0

The GSPCA during our 152nd year celebrations would like to update on our two seal pups in our care.

To see VT of the seals and our work please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

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California Girl the second poorly grey seal pup rescued with challenges ahead with seal rehab in the coming season

Submitted by Steve on 14:27, 19th Nov, 2024 | 0

This morning the GSPCA were called out to a very poorly grey seal pup fat Fort Houmet.

To see VT of the seals and our work please visit https://youtube.com/shorts/1EuW3XU87wQ?feature=share  

Geoff George Head of Marinee Mammals said “This morning we were called out to rescue a grey seal pup at Fort Houmet.”

“This is the second pup we’ve been called to help this season and Roar the pup from last month is doing really well.”

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