The Pups are Back!

Sep/16/09 05:28 AM

Pups are just now beginning to arrive on the beaches of West Seattle so please be alert. Should you spot a pup onshore, please keep people at a respectable distance and call Seal Sitters’ hotline @ 206-905-7325 (SEAL). Thus far, the pups all appear to be weaned, meaning there is no mom waiting for them offshore to give them a meal at the end of the day.They are on their own, learning how to fish, and are quite thin. It is imperative that they be given time to rest and warm up to gain strength. This is a very difficult time for a young pup and safe sanctuary is vital to their survival.

Yesterday we had a pup (shown above) resting comfortably on the beach access steps just south of Cactus. It was a beautiful fall day and gave SS volunteers an opportunity to educate onlookers about the world of seal pups. Jora T., the daughter of a Seal Sitter trainee, observed the pup for some time and named him “Claree.” He was somewhat thin with a small wound on his flipper, but otherwise looked quite healthy and was very alert and aware of the public around him. The pup returned to the water around 7:30 last night.

Please be aware as you walk and let us know if you spot any little blubberballs on the beach. Thanks to the very alert citizen who called in a report of this pup!