Co-op supports GSPCA's 'Save Our Seals' campaign

Wednesday 03 April 2019

The Channel Islands Co-operative Society Limited has announced it will donate 5% of its profits from pet food to the GSPCA's 'Save Our Seals' campaign.

All funds raised throughout April and May will go towards supporting the six seal pups currently being cared for at the animal shelter.

"It is unprecedented in the GSPCA's history that we have had this many seal pups being rehabilitated at the shelter," said Manager for the charity, Steve Byrne. "The pups are very lucky to be alive as they were all suffering from starvation and had a variety of injuries and ailments when they were rescued. Thankfully, they are now all on the road to recovery. Some of the pups will be with us until after the spring. Once the weather has improved and they're at a suitable weight they can be returned to the waters where they belong.

Pictured: Co-op Guernsey Operations Manager John Lewis and Steve Byrne with three of the rescued seal pups.

"With each seal pup eating a bucket of fish a day, every penny helps make a real difference to their care. We are also raising funds for the new Wildlife Hospital to help improve the facilities we have for the seal pups and the 2,000 wild animals that come into our care.

"The Co-op is such a caring and supportive business which has helped the GSPCA, the animals and the community in many ways and we cannot thank them enough for this wonderful initiative."

The Channel Islands Co-operative Society's Chief Operating Officer Mark Cox added: "As a community retailer we want to make a real difference to our island communities and offer our support whenever we can. The GSPCA is a fantastic charity that does such important work by providing a service to animals in need of care. We hope the 5% of profits from pet food will raise sufficient funds to help rehabilitate the seal pups back to health."

Pictured top: One of the seals rescued by the GSPCA.