Terry Fox was released after 75 days in our care.
You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.
Terry Fox
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2614
Admitted on: 2026/07/01
Collection Site: White Rock
Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 11.8 kg
Patient Status: released
Time in Care: 75 days (2 months, 2 weeks)
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: MMR Ambulance
Release
Named by Reed H
For his birthday, Reed was given the chance to name a seal and chose to honour Terry Fox, the Canadian hero and cancer research activist.
Symbolic Adoption
We rescue, rehabilitate and release more than 100 animals like Terry Fox every year. You can support our mission and help us save lives by symbolically adopting Terry Fox today with a small donation to the rescue centre.
Patient Updates
Terry Fox is doing great and has already moved into a pool with his new pal Prince Edward!
Terry Fox is now in a pre-release pool, learning how to compete for fish and prepare for the wild!
Terry Fox is getting closer and closer to release each day!
my two daughters and I were from switzerland at white rock for a walk and found the little “sealbaby”. we are very glad that you are in good hands now and hope you will soon be back in good physical shape.
I’m so happy with you Terry Fox. Keep it up!
Greats from switzerland