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California sea lion Katz

Katz

California Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus

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California sea lion Katz was discovered on the beach not behaving like a healthy young sea lion should. Fortunately, a kindhearted beachgoer called our 24-hour hotline, and a team of expert responders was dispatched to Katz’s location. 

After carefully assessing the scene, our responders determined that Katz was in dire need of medical care and rescued her. After arriving at our hospital, Katz began experiencing tremors and displaying other signs that concerned our veterinarians. She was also malnourished and suffering from pneumonia. 

Katz was prescribed with a treatment regimen unique to her needs, which included plenty of nutritious fish meals and medications. 

In no time, Katz began to heal and regain the feisty demeanor typical for a wild sea lion like her. After nearly seven weeks of care, Katz was released back to the wild alongside other rehabilitated marine mammals.

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Age at Admit
Yearling
Weight at Admit
19.00 kgs
Sex
Female
Rescue Location
Cayucos State Beach (N Ocean Ave & Cabrillo) - Cayucos, San Luis Obispo
Diagnosis
Malnutrition, Abnormal behavior, Pneumonia
Admitted
07/15/2021
Status
Released
Release Date
08/31/2021
Release Location
Chimney Rock

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Yes, I want to save a life!

You’ll be giving sick and injured animals the best possible care at the Center’s state-of-the-art hospital. With your gift today, you are giving a patient a second chance at life in the wild.

  • $35 You'll buy food for a hungry animal
  • $45 You'll provide life-saving medical care
  • $65 You'll make second chances possible

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