Seal Rescue Ireland

This little fellow was found on Morriscastle beach on Monday of this week. Eileen's daughter Deborah found him and called Seal Rescue Ireland as there was no Mammy to been seen.

A reminder that if you are out on beaches over the coming months please keep an eye out for our flippered friends in distress.

Remember:

• Do not put the seal in the water (injured, sick & newborn pups are on land for a reason).
• Do not disturb them (observe from a distance).
• Do not touch pups (these animals WILL bite, and human presence may lead to mothers abandoning otherwise healthy pups).
• Keep dogs and children away.
• Take photos! (They help us determine the condition of an animal immediately, and if necessary a rescue can be organised promptly).
• Grey seal pups have white fur for the first 3 weeks of life and tend to stay on land until they moult to their spotted coat. During this time the mother will leave them for hours at a time alone on the beach. This doesn't mean they are necessarily abandoned!
• Contact Seal Rescue Ireland for advice!

** If the pup is on its own with no mum in sight; obviously injured; or if you are unsure please ring Seal Rescue Ireland on 087 1955 393 **