Aloha good people... here is an update from the folks looking after Mr. Adorable... I apologize this should have been posted 2 days ago, but between the holiday, work schedule and life in general time got away from me. What is special about any of this, is the common thread between us .... the care, love and dedication to the Hawaiian Monk Seals and specifically.... Ho'ailona, KP2 !
~donna~
Hi All,
I just wanted to send a quick email to everyone (please send to any others who may be interested) that Hoailona made it to Santa Cruz safe and sound. He is currently swimming and hauling out in his "sealarium" that is maintaining some balmy Hawaii temps (water = 22-27C) and air temps that have been matching well. After his 21 hour transport (including 10 hours of LA and assorted traffic), he took in 2 pounds of herring at 3 am PT. Everyone is exhausted but the seal came through bright, attentive and bouncy. (Actually brighter and bouncier than us
this morning.)
We'll be working on getting his feeding up to pre-transport levels. Today he seems more curious about people that food. Thanks to everyone who made this transport go off without a hitch and for the opportunity for working with this seal.
The aloha spirit was quite evident. I'll send a couple of pictures from the transport in the next email. We have a lot to be thankful for - so Happy Thanksgiving!.
Best from Santa Cruz,
Terrie and the mainland monk seal team
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Oh god bless you for your report. We were wondering the whole time after KP, HO Ailona, left, how he was doing and if he ate his food ok. So glad to hear his spirits are up and he is curious. He is always very alert and knows when he should find out new things immediately. Thats cause he cant see well, so the other scences kick in. He is a very smart kid and we thank you from our hearts for this up date. Yippee. Please send pics and more information on his life with you guys..the new family. He is truly missed here in Hawaii. Be waiting for more news with a happy heart and a relieved mind. Mahalo to you all for the great care. Barbara B.
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