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This patient is a Pacific harbor seal, our third most commonly rescued species. We typically see orphaned pups that have stranded during mid-February through late June. Pups are often separated from their mothers due to humans or dogs getting too close and scaring the mother away. 

Harbor seal pups are highly susceptible to disease and stress, so they have their very own harbor seal hospital where they can recover away from other patients and the public. 

Age at Admit
Pup
Weight at Admit
7.00 kgs
Sex
Female
Rescue Location
Estero Bluffs - Cayucos, San Luis Obispo
Diagnosis
Malnutrition, Maternal separation
Admitted
04/21/2021
Status
Released
Release Date
06/25/2021
Release Location
Cypress Point

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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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