Alice - A TMMSN rescue, is now doing well at SeaWorld San Antonio
December 2008 - Alice is now in the community tank at Sea World SA. Her blood values are normal. She is off all meds. She is making lots of new friends in the pool. She’s eating very well and we are very proud of her progress! In a recent visit, Lea Walker, TMMSN CC coordinator had the following to say about Alice:
"I couldn’t believe she knew me but they were feeding fish all around us and she stayed with empty- handed me. When I said bye bye and walked away she swam the length of the tank following my path. They are going to introduce her to the boys around the 11th, wish I could be there for that."
A TMMSN supporter and regular visitor to Sea World San Antonio took the following pictures of Alice: (Pictures contributed by Jenna Elizondo--click each image for larger image)
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Summer 2008 - Alice continues to thrive at SeaWorld San Antonio. She has gained weight and is consuming 11 pounds of herring,
caplin and squid daily. The biggest difference is the appearance of her skin, as you can see from the photos.
She has accepted Notchfin, the matriarch of the SeaWorld dolphins, as her “roommate”. Other animals will be introduced
to her as she continues to adapt.
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May 16, 2008 Update
Hi everyone,
We wanted to give you the good news that “Alice” CC243 made it to SeaWorld San Antonio safely!
She was transported by truck in a wet transport box and she did very well for the duration of the trip.
When we arrived at SeaWorld, Alice was placed in a med pool next to a tank with a couple of mother/calf Bottlenose dolphin pairs.
These dolphins next to her were spy-hopping up to peek over the wall at Alice and they seemed very excited about their new guest.
We are told that as soon as Alice is ready, she will more than likely be placed with those female dolphins next to her.
Alice seemed to be doing well in her new tank and within an hour after arriving she ate her dinner like a champ.
We are so glad that she is finally at her new home and hope that she continues to do well. TMMSN volunteers have done a great job
of working with her every single day, 24 hours a day, over the last year and she wouldn’t be where she is today without you!
Check the rehab page on our website soon for updates.
May 12, 2008 Update
TMMSN Supporters,
As mentioned several weeks ago in the TMMSN update, Alice has been deemed non-releasable by National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) after consideration of her medical history. Although release is always our first goal for an animal in rehabilitation, it is not always possible due to the animal’s medical condition or age. There were several facilities willing to accept her for permanent care so we have been waiting to receive the final word from NMFS.
The final decision has just been made and the new home for Alice will be Sea World in San Antonio, TX. We are thrilled that she will be close to home here in Texas.
The Sea World staff will be coming out this Wednesday, May 12th to transport her out to her new home and we are sure that it will be a short and smooth transport for her. We wish her all the best at her new home and we will keep you posted with updates on her as we receive them.
Thank you so much for all of your support during the rehabilitation of Alice, we could not have done this without you!
March 27, 2008 Update - As you all know “Alice” (CC243) has been in
rehabilitation with TMMSN in Corpus Christi since April 2007. Since her stranding, Alice
has had trouble maintaining stable blood values when she is not on antibiotics/medication.
Numerous diagnostics along with many other viral and fungal tests have been completed but
there has not been any diagnosis. When she is on medication, her behavior has been normal
and active.
As mentioned previously, consults have been completed with marine mammal vets
across the U.S. on her case. After careful consideration of these consults, her medical
history and options, the National Marine Fisheries Service has deemed her non-releasable.
Our number one goal is always to release a dolphin back into the wild after rehabilitation
if at all possible. However, there were many concerns that Alice would not be able to survive
in the wild with her current condition and that long term treatment is necessary. Also, she
has been in rehabilitation for nearly one year already and it is agreed that it is best for
Alice to be with other dolphins as soon as possible. There are several facilities that have
shown interest in taking Alice permanently. National Marine Fisheries Service will be making
the final determination as to which facility Alice will go. I will keep you updated as we
receive more information from NMFS and as transport plans are made.
November 1, 2007 Update -
Alice is a
bottlenose dolphin that was rescued by TMMSN in April, 2007.
She is still currently in rehabilitation and although she has come a
long way from the day that we picked her up off of the beach, we are
still working to improve her health. She has recently started
on a new regime of antibiotics that is very costly. The
medications can cost up to $120/day. For just 10 days, that’s
over $1,000 dollars. You can help Alice by making a
tax-deductible donation to the TMMSN today!
Click Here to Help!
Alice (CC243), is a bottlenose dolphin that stranded in April 2007 and was rescued by the Corpus Christi TMMSN team. She has been in rehabilitation in Corpus and is doing well so far. She was underweight when she stranded but has since continued to pile on the pounds and is now over 335 lbs. She is a strong swimmer and is eating her meals well. Also, she enjoys her time on the rubbing rope, as well as the enrichment devices provided. There are still some values that the vet is watching so she remains on antibiotics, but we will keep you updated on her status if there are any changes.
You can help Alice by visiting our wish list and donating the items listed or by making a cash donation. Visit our support page to learn about other ways you can help, and if you want to volunteer, learn more on our volunteer page.
Thanks for all of your help and concern for Alice and we hope to work with you soon!
At up to $400 dollars a day, these rehabilitations are expensive and we need your help! Please visit the TMMSN Gift Shop to make a cash donation. And don't forget to become a member or renew your annual membership.
Watch a short video of the Corpus Christi Critical Care Team rounding up Alice for a procedure
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