Submitted by GSPCA on 11:54, 9th Jan, 2014 | 0

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.

The pup who was quite high up on the beach was restrained and quickly placed into a make shift stretcher and transported to the near by GSPCA Ambulance.

By 5.30pm the seal who has been fondly named Trinity was back at the Shelter, weighed, tube fed a hydration fluid, checked over and made comfortable.

Unfortunately Trinity who should be over 40kg only weighed 18.8kg and without doubt the weather will have played a major part in such a huge loss of weight.

Thankfully Trinity has no major injuries or infections but does need feeding up before being released back to the wild.

Geoff George said 'Trinity isn't the worse case of a thin seal pup we've seen but with the weather as it is and only being 18.8kg then the poor pup is unlikely to have lasted long.'

'It was nearly a year ago today when we rescued Hanois the grey seal pup of a similar age nearly in the same spot.'

'Trinity has done well through the first night and we are hopeful that the pup will be strong enough to rehabilitate and get back to the wild when fit enough which could take at least 6 to 8 weeks.'

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'Trinity is lucky to have been spotted and reported as the recent weather has been extremely unkind to our wildlife.'

'Geoff and the team here have looked after dozens of seals over the years so Trinity is in good hands and in fact Hanois and Jethou Bumblebee who were rescued and released in 2013 from the Shelter were both seen a number of times after their release which was the first time we have rescued, rehabilitated and released two seal pups from the Shelter and it is wonderful to know they are doing so well back in the wild.'

'Although not on fish for a few days we are appealing for any donations as we will need to get a lot of weight onto Trinity and this will involve hundreds of mackerel or herring and every little will make a huge difference.'

To donate to Trinitys Big Fish Appeal please call 01481 257261, pop along to the Animal Shelter in St Andrews, by post or by clicking the link below.

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We will of course keep you up to date with Trinitys progress and keep your eyes open for pictures and videos.

If anyone see's a pup with or without a mum we really do appreciate a call so that we are aware of its location and condition but here is some advice.

A healthy pup looks like a big, stuffed maggot without a neck. However, a thin pup looks sleek (but not bony) and has a visible neck, like a healthy dog.

PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE SEAL. They can give a nasty bite, which will become infected by bacteria that live in a seal’s mouths.

Note: Do not allow dogs or other animals to harass a seal.

If a Seal is scared back into the water, it could then be washed out to sea by strong currents and be lost. You should not put a seal pup back in the sea as it may get into difficulty.

If a Seal pup is sick, thin or injured then we would ask you to contact the GSPCA immediately on 01481 257261 day or night

When reporting an injured, sick or abandoned seal to the GSPCA, please make sure you are able to supply the following information:

  • Exact location; nearest town / village
  • Position on the beach, and state of the tide
  • How long you have observed the pup; any disturbance / risk to it; whether the mother has been seen
  • Any wounds / obvious signs of illness
  • Length/colour/condition.

Caution:- Handling of any animal either domestic, wild, dead or alive may be potentially hazardous. Obvious dangers include bites, scratches and general hygiene issues. Common sense should be applied in all instances and, if unsure, seek additional advice or assistance. Personal hygiene should be taken into consideration after handling any animal, whether it’s domestic, wild, dead or alive.

To see some of the previous stories follow the links below

Seal Rescue to Save Jethou Bumblebee 25th November 2012

Hanois the grey seal pup rescued on Saturday by GSPCA staff 7th January 2013

Jethou Bumblebee & Hanois the rescued grey seal pups back in the wild 18th April 2013

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2014 Guernsey School Term starts

 

13th January 2014

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Wednesday 15th January 2014

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10th February 2014 7.30pm

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10th February 2014

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Friday 14th February 2014

GSPCA is 141 years old

 

Sunday 17th February 2014

Dog Basic First Aid & Care Training Course with the GSPCA – Minimum donation of £15 per person

Other dates to be planned

17th – 22nd February 2014

Half Term and Open Week at the GSPCA.  Our Training and Event Room will be open with items for sale, refreshments and animals in need of homes on view.

 

Wednesday 26th February 2014

Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA from Starts 6.30pm Finishes 8pm

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Sunday 2nd  March 2014

Cat Basic First Aid & Care Training Course with the GSPCA – Minimum donation of £15 per person

 

1st April – 5th May 2014

National Pet Adoption Month

 

Wednesday 2nd April 2014

Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA from Starts 6.30pm Finishes 8pm

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Friday 4th April 2014

World Stray Day - Come see our stall in Market Square, St Peter Port

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7th – 22nd April 2014

Guernsey Easter Term Break

 

Monday 28th April – 4th May 2014

GSPCA Cupcake Week

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5th – 11th May 2014

Rabbit Awareness Week

 

9th May 2014

Liberation Day – We are hoping to have a stall at the event in St Peter Port

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Wednesday 14th May 2014

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1st – 30th June 2014

Microchip Month

 

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GSPCA Summer Dog Show

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Sunday 7th June 2014

Itex Walk – in 2013 we were lucky enough to be one of the nominated charities

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Sunday 15th June 2014

Fathers Day Half Marathon – Do you fancy running for the GSPCA? To create your Just Giving sponsored event page please go to - http://www.justgiving.com/gspca

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27th – 29th June 2013

Chaos Music Festival – Come see our stall at this wonderful annual music event

 

Wednesday 2nd July 2014

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19th July – 31st August 2014

Guernsey Summer Term Break

 

8th – 9th August 2014

South Show - Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event

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13th – 14th August 2014

West Show - Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event

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16th August 2014

It’s A Knockout - Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event

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20th – 21st August 2014

North Show - Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event

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23rd August 2014

Donkey Derby - Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event

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24th August 2014

Guernsey Waterfront Marathon – Do you fancy running for the GSPCA? To create your Just Giving sponsored event page please go to - http://www.justgiving.com/gspca

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Possibly 30th August 2014

GSPCA Flag Day - Come see our stall at this wonderful annual event

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Wednesday 3rd September 2014

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Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday

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Saturday 4th October 2014

World Animal Day - Come see our stall in Market Square, St Peter Port

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To be confirmed - Saturday 4th October 2014

World Animal Day – PAWS for a pint an event around local pubs, bars and restaurants in Guernsey

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Sunday 5th October 2014

Animal Castle

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27th October – 2nd November 2014

Guernsey Half Break Term

 

To be confirmed - November 2014 or there abouts

GSPCA Halloween/Winter Ball

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November 2014

Round Table Christmas Fayre

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Wednesday 26th November 2014

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Thursdays in December 2014

Stall in St Peter Port for the Late Night Shopping

 

22nd December 2014

Guernsey  Christmas Term Break starts

 

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