Welcome Meshik the Sea Otter!

On Monday, residents of Port Heiden discovered a deceased Northern sea otter and her surviving male pup along Meshik Beach. The Port Heiden community provided overnight care for the otter, feeding him every four hours as instructed by Center staff. The pup was then flown to King Salmon, where ASLC senior veterinarian Dr. Pam Tuomi joined him on his journey to the professional care facility in Seward. Both Dr. Tuomi and the otter arrived safely at the Center late Tuesday night.
Meshik, named after the location where he was found, is approximately three weeks old and weighs almost seven pounds. Husbandry Director Brett Long reports that Meshik "is doing well, eating a healthy mixture of formula and fluids." The ASLC staff would like to thank the residents of Port Heiden for their considerate effort caring for Meshik and their cooperation regarding the incredible logistics of this multi-community transport.

[@musicg1696]

It's a magical place!

[@antoniotsui9414]

He is so cute

[@ConstanzaOroza]

Omgggggg, it must be so rewarding to help these animals... look what an adorable baby he is!

[@PenguinPaladin]

His face looks like a plush toys!

[@Hedge_witch]

I just exploded from all the cute :)