Seal Sitters dispatch received a call this afternoon about a seal pup on the beach at Lincoln Park, north of Colman Pool. However, minutes later the responding party called back to say a dog scared the pup back into the water. If this was a nursing pup and the mother cannot locate him, the pup will die. We can’t stress enough that people need to keep their dogs leashed at all times. Dogs are not allowed on beaches in Seattle - leashed or unleashed. It is the law and punishable by a $500 fine. Every year harbor seal pups are mauled - and often killed - by dogs. There are very few beaches in our urban area for a pup to haul out and rest without human presence and, too often, interference. Lincoln Park attracts many pups during this season, particularly when small bait fish are running. It is a struggle for these young pups to survive. So, please share the shore, give the pups some space and leash your four-legged friend.