First poorly grey seal pup of the 2025 sadly passes within hours of rescue from break waters at Fort Doyle

Submitted by Steve on 13:01, 7th Nov, 2025 | 0

Late last night the first white coat grey seal pup was rescued of the 2025 pup season from the break waters at Fort Doyle. At less than two weeks of age the poorly pup was thin, exhausted and had a lot of health issues and sadly passed away shortly after being rescued despite the best efforts of the team

Geoff George Head of Marine Mammals said “Last night we were called out to a sick seal pup which was fitting at Fort Doyle and was struggling in the breakers.”

“At only 22kgs so half of the weight the pup was extremely poorly and sadly passed away shortly after the rescue.”

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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 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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Roar first poorly grey seal pup doing well at GSPCA & appeal for help with challenges ahead with seal rehab in the coming season

Submitted by Steve on 13:40, 31st Oct, 2024 | 0

Last week the GSPCA were called out to a very poorly grey seal pup first heard then seen near Castle Cornet.

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

Geoff George Head of Marinee Mammals said “The weekend before last we were called out to rescue a grey seal pup from the breakwater at Castle Cornet.”

“This is the first pup we’ve been called to help this season and we have named him Roar due to his angry nature.”

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