Jessica Collins has posted a beautifully written, detailed piece about how she first "met" Spearmint and her concerns about Spearmint's fate. You can read it in its entirety at the link below. I wanted to share this excerpt with all of you lovely people who have signed this petition:

“Over the past four or so weeks Spearmint has been given treatment for her ear infection at the centre and up until last week was alone in a pool while being assessed by the veterinary team. Westhatch are updating via their Facebook page when they can but progress has been slow and communication minimal. They have many animals in their care and are not really set up to support the hundreds of supporters Spearmint has. I have tried my best to update where I can and have spoken to the team there. They are mainly focusing on getting her better and trying to release her. When asked about her going to a sanctuary they will not discuss it and say it would be a more senior decision for their management but in general wild animals are euthanased if release is not possible.

“Like many people, over the months I have gotten to know Spearmints' character. She is not like most wild seals I have watched and sadly does seem to enjoy human company. I have experience with seals at the seal sanctuary from my time there and have no reason to believe she should not be given the opportunity to try it. Obviously, release would be better but the animal care team at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary are second to none and provide an outstanding life for their residents. From personal experience I know how much they care for the animals they are responsible for, they do not suffer and live an enriched full life. I doubt the RSPCA think that the seals in the Seal sanctuary would have been better off put to sleep. Hopefully they will do the right thing.”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/556738672293193/posts/575079033792490/