This seal pup was seen at a cannery in Naknek. Fishermen had been watching the pup for a couple of days with no other seals in sight. With proper authorization, the pup was transported to ASLC for rehabilitation. A big thanks for PenAir for donating the flight to Anchorage!

This little pup has regained a good amount of strength and had her first swim today. Her swim was in a few inches of warmed salt water.  She is now eating fish from tongs under the surface of the water to decrease association of fish with humans. 

The weather has been wonderful, so staff have been giving the harbor seal pups some time outside during the day to get some much needed sunshine.

Finneas has been doing wonderful with her continual water access. She had routine blood work taken to ensure she was healthy enough to join other seals in a larger pool. Socializing with other seals will help her to be successful in the wild.

Finneas has done great in the rehabilitation process! She has passed all health exams and today she will be RELEASED!! She will be released in King Salmon with her two pool mates. What a rewarding day!