Willem
Date rehabilitation: 06-12-2024
Location: Den Helder
Meet Willem, the first greyhound pup in our shelter this season. She was found on 6 December, washed up in Den Helder. A strong storm probably blew her away from her mother. Willem was severely weakened and had painful wounds around her vaginal area. As a pup only 2 to 4 days old cannot survive without a mother, she was immediately taken to Pieterburen. Willem is a female, but is named after recently deceased seal keeper Willem Stel, who was a loyal volunteer at the Seal Centre for 35 years. Will you help Willem grow big and strong?
Spheal
Date rehabilitation: 04-11-2024
Location: Ameland
Spheal (formerly named Ginger) was found on Ameland. He was breathing heavily and rapidly, indicating a lungworm infection. He also had a wound on his chin. We therefore admitted the seal immediately. Once at the Sealcentre, we discovered that Spheal had subcutaneous emphysema, in which air gets under the tissue. This can be very dangerous, but fortunately he has since recovered from this. Spheal is slowly improving and receiving all the care he needs. Will you help him make a full recovery?
Hinagiku
Date rehabilitation: 02-11-2024
Location: Schiermonnikoog
Hinagiku (formerly named Lime) was found on Schiermonnikoog on 2 November. He had a wound on his hip and was in poor condition. Heavy breathing indicated a lungworm infection. He was therefore taken to the Sealcentre. Unfortunately, Hinagiku also contracted the herpes virus. Hinagiku is now receiving all the medication and care he needs to recover. Please contribute to his recovery and return to the Wadden Sea.
Boodie
Date rehabilitation: 08-10-2024
Location: Terschelling
Boodie had been observed on the beach at Terschelling for three days and his condition was visibly deteriorating. He was breathing very heavily and was skinny, indicating a severe lungworm infection. Care was necessary. At the centre, he was given medication against the lungworm and intensively cared for. He has since been allowed to slowly get used to the outdoor pool again. Would you like to contribute to his return to the Wadden Sea? His release is planned for the end of December.
Cheese
Date rehabilitation: 15-10-2024
Location: Terschelling
Cheese was found in very poor condition on Terschelling. He was struggling to breathe and unresponsive to his surroundings, which are symptoms of a lungworm infection. Because he was so sick, we decided to take him in at the seal centre immediately. Here he received medication and all the care he needed to recover well. Recently, he was allowed to go to Phase 3. Will you help him return to the Wadden Sea? His release is planned for the end of December.
Kiwi
Date rehabilitation: 03-11-2024
Location: Noord-Holland
Seal Kiwi was the first common seal pup to come into our care this year. He was orphaned and born prematurely, but fortunately that did not stop him from growing into a strong and healthy seal. He was released in mid-July and enjoyed his freedom. In October, he was observed for a long time as he became increasingly short of breath and lost kilos, indicating a lungworm infection. Unfortunately, he was harassed on the beach to the extent that he could not recover on his own. Will you help him? His release is planned for the end of December.
Shrimp
Date rehabilitation: 29-09-2024
Location: Terschelling
Shrimp was found on Terschelling with a large swelling on the right side of his face, wounds under his eye and a swelling on his tail. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was immediately taken to Pieterburen. He was about three months old and had a tag from another seal center, in Germany. By now, the swelling on his face has fortunately reduced a lot. Will you contribute to his full recovery? His release is planned for the end of December.