Submitted by GSPCA on 16:21, 24th Jan, 2014 |
DRESS down days at Rossborough will feed two rescued seal pups at the GSPCA for the duration of their stay.
Over a series of dress down days throughout 2013 Rossborough staff raised £743.20; the company matched this amount, bring the donation to £1,486.40.
This will cover two months’ feed, new filter pumps for the unit and the remainder will go towards updating the facility, which needs tiling and decorating.
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:09, 17th Jan, 2014 |
We are delighted to announce that both seal pups Trinity and Eden who were rescued last week are currently doing well.
Trinity who was rescued at Pleinmont and Eden from outside Castle Cornet both were on deaths door when they were found but thanks to around the clock care they are both on the road to recovery.
After much treatment and tube feeding throughout the day and night both seal pups are now strong enough to eat for themselves and enjoying whole mackerel and herring.
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:52, 10th Jan, 2014 |
Today the GSPCA rescued a second sick seal pup in less than 24 hours since the last.
Eden as she has been fondly named was seen earlier this afternoon in Havelet Bay on the Castle Pier next to Castle Cornet and was reported to the Animal Shelter.
Geoff George Animal Collection Officer rushed to the scene and arrived just after 2pm where he was faced with one of the thinnest pups we have had in many years.
Geoff quickly restrained the very ill pup and transported her to the GSPCA Wildlife Unit.
Submitted by GSPCA on 11:54, 9th Jan, 2014 |
Yesterday the GSPCA received calls along the south coast of a Grey Seal Pup which was first we believe seen in L'Eree.
At 4pm we had a call from Jamie Hooper who's from conservation group La Société Guernesiaise which had the pup reported to him at Pezeres Point.
Jamie was concerned for the pup and contacted us here at the GSPCA where we launched the rescue.
Geoff George Animal Collection Officer and Sarah Creasey the Education and Welfare Officer attended the scene where they found a very thin 3 week old grey seal pup.
Submitted by GSPCA on 08:48, 18th Jun, 2013 |
Nearly 2 months to the day since the grey seal pups Jethou Bumblebee and Hanois were released by the GSPCA back into local waters and a month since they were last spotted we are pleased to announce that the residents of Jethou spotted them once again back in the bay where they were released yesterday afternoon.
Submitted by GSPCA on 10:15, 18th Apr, 2013 |
Yesterday GSPCA Shelter staff and a volunteer boat crew had a wonderful site.
After months of care and rehabilitation Jethou Bumblebee and Hanois the two grey seal pups that were rescued during the winter around Guernsey were released back into the wild.
Submitted by GSPCA on 13:44, 12th Apr, 2013 |
With the mild weather settling in and the weight of the two seal pups now at the recommended release level the GSPCA are planning to get Jethou Bumblebee and Hanois back to the wild next week.
Jethou Bumblebee who was rescued from Jethou towards the end of last year and Hanois who was rescued from Pleinmont back in January would have both perished if it had not been for caring public reporting them to the Animal Shelter and the quick response in rescuing them.
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:31, 19th Feb, 2013 |
Today Jethou Bumblebee and Hanois the two grey seal pups at the GSPCA Animal Shelter had their second dinner date and we are pleased to say once again they got on extremely well.
Both seal pups are putting on the pounds and we are hopeful they will be ready next month to be released.
We are still appealing for donations toward fish and their care and you can do this help online by following the paypal link below or calling 01481 257261. We thank all that have already supported both Jethou Bumblebee and Hanois so far.
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:36, 18th Feb, 2013 |
Today for the first time Hanois and Jethou Bumbelbee the two grey seal pups at the GSPCA were introduced together in our large pool.
Jethou Bumblebee who has been at the Shelter since November and Hanois who was rescued the start of this year are both putting on weight and much healthier since they were first rescued.
Geoff George Animal Collection Officer and main carer for the seals said 'They are both doing really well and we are hoping to release them next month.'
Submitted by GSPCA on 17:46, 7th Feb, 2013 |
Today Hanois our second grey seal pup this winter got his first swim since being rescued in one of the GSPCA Animal Shelter pools.
At only 3 to 4 months of age and having being kept warm during his rehabilitation after being found sick and injured near L'Ancresse 4 weeks ago he wasn't too keen on his first dip.
Geoff George Animal Collection Officer and main seal carer at the Shelter said 'A Bit like Jethou Bumblebee was, Hanois wasn't that keen coming out in the cold and diving in the water but once in he had a good look around.'
