Historically, sea otter pups which are stranded before three months of age have had a very low survival rate. This probably resulted from their poor condition when rescued combined with elementary rehabilitation efforts. The sea otters unique social and physical requirements demanded that medical treatment and husbandry techniques be developed which would be uncomplicated but effective. The techniques which have evolved over the past three years at the Monterey Bay Aquarium have resulted in a 71% survival rate of pups regardless of their medical condition when rescued. This paper addresses the husbandry techniques and medical treatment utilized in successfully raising seven sea otter pups.