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.”

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Baby Shark and Grinch two Guernsey grey seal pups rehabilitated by the GSPCA and returned back to their home waters

Submitted by Steve on 15:26, 14th May, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA are delighted to announce two more grey seal pups are back in the wild.

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

Geoff George Head of Marinee Mammals said “This weekend we had another fantastic seal release.”

“Baby Shark and Grinch two pups rescued so thin and with so many health problems were fit enough, large enough and with good weather we took them back to a Guernsey beach to be released back to the wild.”

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A very sad day at the GSPCA as the newest seal pup rescued sadly passed away

Submitted by Steve on 12:45, 1st May, 2024 | 0

The GSPCA every day helps with joyous moments such as the recent seal release in jersey to those that are extremely upsetting.

Last night the newest seal pup rescued last month who was extremely poorly and has been struggling to eat sadly passed away.

The pup named Ghost was the tenth in the care of the GSPCA this season and despite around the clock care the GSPCA team are mourning the loss of what was a very unwell seal pup.

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Didier, Maya, Faulkner and Jem the Jersey seal pups released back into their home waters #WithoutUs

Submitted by Steve on 11:45, 28th Apr, 2024 | 0

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.”

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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 –

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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 –

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#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.

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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)

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Doyle the 3rd Guernsey sick poorly dehydrated emaciated grey seal pup of this season now at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:07, 22nd Jan, 2024 | 0

At lunch time today the 3rd Guernsey poorly grey seal pup was rescued at Fort Doyle.

Storms always cause issues for our seals whether they cause seperation of pups from their Mums or injuries and with all the bad weather we have seen this season today the 7th seal pup arrived at the GSPCA.

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)

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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