How to Adopt a Seal
If you love those fuzzy little seals and are concerned about their safety and well being, you might want to consider adopting a seal. You can take care of them, make sure they have food and watch them grow up to become adult seals, while doing your part to support wildlife. All it takes is a little time, a donation and some genuine interest in wild seals.
Instructions
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Set aside a few dollars a month and put it in a fund.
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Find a local or international organization that offers people the chance to adopt a seal. One choice is the Tree Frog Trading Company.
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Contact the organization and speak to a representative about adopting a seal. At the Tree Frog Trading Company, you can simply log on to their website (see Resources) and browse their adopt-an-animal section. Choose "Adopt a seal" and click the link to add this to your cart. Then complete the transaction with a credit card.
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Send the company a check for the amount they specify, (or donate online with your credit card) and write down their contact info and address.
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Wait to receive pictures and information about your seal.
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Continue to send money and donate to your seal or other animals in the program.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep a folder of your seal pictures and info.
Adopt a seal only through a registered charity organization and do a little research to avoid sending money that doesn't go directly to your seal.