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Headline: RAW VIDEO: Judi Dench Meets Rescue Pup Namesake At Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Caption: Acting legend Judi Dench paid a very special visit to a seal who shares her name in late September. A grey seal pup rescued from the Cornish coastline on 22 September was named ‘Judi Dench’ in her honour, and the animal loving star dropped by the Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek as she and her family happened to be in the area. The pup, estimated to be around three weeks old, was admitted to the site’s hospital, after being found dehydrated with several wounds on Millook Haven Beach. The Sanctuary’s fundraising manager, Leanne Attwood, says: “It was like fate – it just so happened that, as Dame Judi and her family explored the Sanctuary, this pup was admitted to our Seal Hospital. “With our actors and actresses naming theme this season, we knew we just had to name her after Judi Dench, who was already on our list of name ideas.” Throughout her storied acting career, Dame Judi has also been a keen animal lover, with a soft spot for sanctuaries and wildlife centres. Leanne adds, “Judi was absolutely an absolute delight and so gracious about the naming. She was so excited to be able to meet pup Judi and explore behind-the-scenes of our Seal Hospital. “Our animal care team is now working hard to nurse the pup back to full health, with hopes of successfully releasing her back to the wild as soon as possible.” While Judi the pup recovers in the hospital, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is fundraising to cover the costs of caring for the many pups who will make it through the doors this season. On average, it costs £2,000 to rehabilitate a seal pup to full health, not including any special surgeries or extended veterinary treatment needed.
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