A lone pup was spotted on the beach in Homer on the 4th of July. After observing the pup for a day, members of the Homer Stranding Network acquired the pup and transported it to Soldotna, where members of the ASLC Wildlife Response Team were able to take over. The little female pup had many small cuts on her body and her flippers. Staff were careful to clean out all cuts and administer oral fluids before bringing her back to the Rehabilitation facility in Seward.

During their routine checks on the animals, staff discovered that Moai has lice!! Staff have been plucking the obvious ones off her face and head, but she also received a topical dust treatment to help kill the lice and keep them from returning!

Happy Rehab Race Day!! Today runners in Seward and around the country helped raise money to help the ASLC care for and release animals just like Moai, so thank you! 

The sun was out in Homer when Moai was released today! She came right out of her kennel, and paused once she reached the edge of the water. After looking back twice, she dove right in and swam away. Many thanks to all of the Homer Stranding Network volunteers who work so hard to assist the ASLC with rescuing and releasing animals. Good luck in the wild Moai!!