I am a new member of Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network. I have been an animal rescue/rehab/rehome volunteer for over 20 years. When I first started volunteering for TMMSN, I was helping to observe Harley, the only spinner dolphin in captivity. I have since transferred to Noah, a rescued rough-toothed dolphin. The most moving experience for me, was when I was in the tank 2 hours. Noah was extremely ill, and the volunteers took turns in the tank providing occasional support when it seemed Noah might be struggling. There were several times when he would flounder and I would have to help lift him to the surface to breathe. His strong desire to live and his willingness to accept help tore at my heart. Seeing him now, still sick, but full of hope, makes it all worthwhile. He plays, interacts, and continues to get better. He even eats on his own! Our only fear is regression. Hopefully, one day soon, he will get a clean bill of health and be returned to the sea, to live out his new lease on life.
-Wendy A.
Monday, March 28, 2011
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