ET spent over 13 hours yesterday under the collective watchful eye of Seal Sitters volunteers - the 5th day in a row. He was spotted early morning on the beach and volunteers hoped that was where he would spend the day. However, as the tide came in, ET decided to move back to his comfy new home at the boatramp. Little does he know that this location is infinitely more dangerous for him in the long run. It is not wise for a little pup to think that a highly trafficked site such as a public boat launch is a safe place for a haulout. Not every area has volunteers who work long shifts to keep pups safe from harm. In fact, the Everett marina has had a seal pup for 5 days now that was being harassed by people, including someone who wanted to feed the pup canned pet food. Not only is it against the law to touch and move a seal pup, it is illegal to feed them.

ET is becoming more and more tolerant of people’s disruptions around him and that is not a good thing for a young pup who needs to be innately wary for his survival. Not every person has such well-meaing, but misguided, intentions to help - such as the man who (from the relative anonymity of his pickup) suggested to our volunteer that we shoot ET. Yesterday as well, an off leash dog went under the tape barrier, but one of our volunteers was able to intervene.

ET’s wounds looked less infected, so extended and uninterrupted rest seems to be helping his healing process. Our new young volunteer, Emma, enjoyed watching over him. He finally returned to Elliott Bay at around 10:10pm.

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