aptain Paul Watson yet again shows the world what a shepherd truly is.

While the Cove Guardians were scoping  out the Dolphin Hotel in Taij, Japan they happened across a sickly  dolphin whom they have nicknamed Misty. The ill cetacean floats in a  small pool filled of murky water and its own feces. There is no evidence  that this beloved being has been fed. In fact, the Guardians monitored  Misty for some time. Even when the other dolphins at the Dolphin Hotel  Prison were being fed, none of the staff made any attempt to feed Misty.  If something is not done soon, death is inevitable. You can read more  about Misty Here.

There is hope! Below is what I had the pleasure of reading on Captain Paul Watson’s Facebook page:

Free Misty for Me

Captain Paul Watson Offers $5000 for Captive Taiji Dolphin

Sea  Shepherd Conservation  Society Founder and President Paul Watson has  offered to pay $5000 for  the life of one dolphin being held in captivity  in Taiji, Japan.
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“I  have requested the Cove Guardians approach whoever the  person is who is  responsible for holding this dolphin in a small pool  in Taiji to turn  the dolphin over to the Cove Guardians to be cared for  and released back  into the wild. In return I will personally give this  person or persons  $5,000 U.S. as compensation for their  consideration.”

This  dolphin has been named  Misty. Unless taken from the pool where it is  being currently held, the  dolphin will most likely die.

You can follow Misty’s plight on the official Cove Guardian’s Daily Report Page here.

See a video of Misty HERE.

Visit ‘Save Misty the Dolphin’ on Facebook HERE.

*UPDATE: It is my understanding that Capt. Paul  Watson has offered this ransom from his own pocket. Also, Sea Shepherd  member, Libby Katsinis, interviewed a member of the Dolphin Hotel staff who said that Misty will not be sold for any amount of  money. Libby was also asked to tell the world to stop calling and  emailing. I, for one, will not stop until that dolphin is free. The  people at this Dolphin Hotel are regular people doing their jobs. They  are not the Fisherman’s Union and they are not stuffy government  officials at an embassy. These are real people and I think that we have  finally found the chink in the armor of the dolphin slavery enterprise  in Taiji!

Keep calling and keep emailing. Keep in mind that you may actually be  able to get through to these people. If we can turn these simple  townspeople around, we may get support from them. So when you are  finished emailing and calling the Dolphin Hotel, send links out to  others telling them of Misty’s demise. Send this article, Sea Shepherd’s  post, the Save Misty facebook page and everything you can across the  endless pathways of the internet. Spread the news far and wide! Tweet  it, email it, post it and shout it out loud! Then call and email the  Dolphin Hotel again.

In order to call Dolphin  Base from the United States, dial 011-81-0735-59-3514 or send e-mail to info@dolphinbase.co.jp. Keep your comments polite, please!

More Links On Misty:

• Misty the Dolphin fights for life in 2011 -  CNN iReport

• Sea Shepherd Offers $5,000 For Captive Dolphin -  CNN iReport

• Dolphin Tormentor Rejects Captain Watson’s Offer to buy Misty’s Freedom – Sea Shepherd

• Outrage: Sick Dolphin Held Captive In Filthy Tank – Global Animal

• YoUnGeStEr: Misty Dolphin as Slave in Japanese Prison

• Dolphin Tormentor Rejects Captain Watson’s Offer To Buy Misty’s Freedom – CNN iReportC