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Oiled Wildlife Care Network Training

Posted on by Karen Helms
On Monday, 17 March, five members of the NMMC (Lynda Stockton, Cynthia Fierro, Janet Dickey, Stevin Strickland, and  Kristen Orth) attended an OWCN (Oiled Wildlife Care Network) training exercise at Humboldt State University. NMMC volunteers worked with and learned from counterparts in many organizations including the Fish and Wildlife Service, , University of California at Davis, Humboldt State U...
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Pupdate

Posted on by Karen Helms
Hello Everybody!! -- As you may have heard, we have our first pup of the season. Her name is "Pebbles", she is about 3 days old and was found at the mouth of the Smith. So feeds have been bumped up to 5x/day. She will be started on HSF this afternoon; has some minor punctures to her rear flippers. -- "Rangerette" has been moved to pen #3 during the day and condo #2 at night. She is now eating ...
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Wags & Menace Sponsors Seal!

Posted on by Karen Helms
Cindy Lee sent us a check for $600.00 this month to care for a seal! The generousity of Cindy Lee and the Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation has become very important to us this past year and we are very grateful for her continued support.  Please visit her website for more infomation: http://www.wagsandmenace.org/ Cindy Lee and the Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation Webp...
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Whiskers — Sea Lion

Posted on by Karen Helms
Whiskers is about 150# and was rescued also on March 9th from the Chart Room. He is likely to have Leptospirosis, so he will continue to stay in quarantine until further notice. Last blood draw was on 03.26.2014 and still showed signs of elevated kidney and liver enzymes. He is starting Doxycycline treatment and will have labs repeated in 2 weeks to determine whether he has kicked the lepto or not...
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Rangerette — Sea Lion

Posted on by Karen Helms
Rangerette is a little 30 pounder who was rescued from Trinidad with multiple dog bite abscesses. She has been treated with laser therapy and had a drain placed to facilitate healing. She is currently on antibiotics. She is still underweight, yet eating well; we are going to continue feeding her about 20% of her BW to get a good blubber layer on her to protect her from the elements. Because she is...
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Coolio — Our Thanksgiving Seal!

Posted on by Karen Helms
Coolio- 140lb  at rescue and 450+ now!!! (WOW!!)  Coolio was rescued from Pebble beach in Crescent City on 11-20-13. He was severely underweight, unresponsive and wounds to both eyes. He is now eating well on his own, has developed quite a pleasing personality, and his eye wounds have resolved.
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Triplicate Article — “Sea Lions Swarm the Parking Lot”

Posted on by Karen Helms
The Del Norte Triplicate today ran a great article by Laura Wiens, Triplicate Neighbors Editor, titled, "Hazard in the Harbor: Sea Lions Swarm the Parking Lot." The article is highlighted by comments by NMMC founder Dr. Dennis Woods, DVM. He says, "Look at them [the Sea Lions] from your car. Do not approach them. No dogs should get near them." Please open the link below to read the entire art...
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All Volunteer Meeting!! — 23 Feb 14

Posted on by Karen Helms
At high noon the NMMC held an All Volunteer meeting. Over 20 folks came to learn about current animal care protocols, legal volunteer requirements, and NNM C policies. Dr Dennis Woods, DVM, founder of the Center spoke about NMMC history and management and our current patient, Elephant Seal Coolio. Paul, the Ofice Manager, presented information on forms management for NOAA. Our Volunteer Coordinato...
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Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe Sponsors “Love for the Seals” Marine Mammal Cookie Sale — 17 to 23 Feb

Posted on by Karen Helms
Love for the Seals Marine Mammal Cookies Flyer   Our thanks and love go out to Ramones Bakery & Cafe for sponsoring a great event to help us save the seals!!   From 17 to 23 February 2014 Ramone's Bakery & Cafe invites you to treat yourself to some delicious Marine Mammal Cookies. The "Love for the Seals" sale donates 25% of your Marine Mammal Cookie purchase to help care...
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Gregorie (aka “Gigi”) Released 2 pm 9 Nov

Posted on by Karen Helms
A happy Harbor Seal Pup since she became our patient almost two months ago, Gigi was successfully reintroduced to her ocean home this afternoon. Gulls were seen to welcome her home and many of us saw her smile in thanks to the volunteers as she bobbed, swam out, and then disappeared into a gloriously sunshine packed November afternoon. She said to thank all the volunteers, sponsors, and medical pe...
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