'Very feisty' Joey the seal pup needs donations of fish to keep him thriving

Joey the seal pup.
GSPCA staff say Joey will need a lot of treatment before he is healthy and ready to be released back into the wild. Credit: GSPCA

A poorly seal pup that was rescued on Les Écréhous ten days ago needs donations of fish to keep him happy through the winter months.

Joey, who weighed a very thin 18kgs, was cared for overnight at New Era Vets in Jersey before being transported to Guernsey. Staff say he "wouldn't have made it" if he had not been found.

Joey has now lost his white coat. Credit: GSPCA

The pup is doing well after around the clock care and has lost his white coat. Staff says he remains "very feisty" and will need a lot of treatment before he is ready to be released.

The GSPCA says it is now in the middle of seal pup season and for people to let the charity know if they spot one.