Species : Grey Seal
Rescue Date : 3rd November 2012
Sex : Male
Rescue Site : Seemingly abandoned by his mum
at Campbeltown
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The seal pup´s rescuers kept him overnight in a car boot until the SSPCA collected him and delivered him to the Sanctuary´s hospital. For the first few days after the pup´s arrival, he was fed every 4 hours by the animal care team even during the night.
Members of the Animal Care Team reckon the pup was about one month old when he arrived, he was moulting out of his fluffy white baby coat and was therefore in a dry hospital cubicle until the
moult was complete.
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Update: 13th November 2012 - As you can see from the photo left which was taken today, the pup is putting on loads of weight. Also it is his first day in the weaning pool; he is even feeding today
out of the water.
Currently is still having 4 feeds a day (8am, 12noon, 4pm and 8pm). He is not on any medication.
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Update: 14th November 2012 -
The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary is seeking bids for the privilege of naming its newest rescued seal pup...and going along when
it is released next spring...Click here to read more.
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Update: 9th December 2012 - The pup has been named Zebby.
He is currently in the hospital´s weaning pool and will be moved to the outside pool soon.
Update: 10th January 2013 - Zebby was released back into the wild on 6th January 2013.
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Help Us to Help Them.....Each pup can cost up to £1,000 to rehabilitate, if you would like to adopt a pup or make a donation towards a pup´s rehabilitation, please Click here for more details.
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