Toonie is small but mighty! She may be the smallest pup we've rescued in 2026 but she also might be the feistiest!
Toonie
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2631
Admitted on: 2026/07/17
Collection Site: Rocky Point
Reason for Admission: Emaciated, Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 5.1 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 115 days (3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days)
Current Habitat: Rockfish Pool
This is a large pre-release pool that houses many patients. Animals that have already demonstrated that they can eat fish on their own are placed in a larger pool like this where they can learn how to compete for fish and socialize with other harbour seals.
Also in Rockfish Pool with Toonie:D'arcy, Kraft Dinner, Pandora, Little Madame, Texada, Cedar, BeaverTail, Pamela Anderson, Muskoka, Newfoundland, Anticosti, Josh Ramsay
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: MMR Ambulance
Symbolic Adoption
You can help us care for Toonie and the more than 100 marine mammals we rescue, rehabilitate and release every year by symbolically adopting her today with a small donation to the rescue centre.
Patient Progress
Pre-Release Pool Toonie has demonstrated that she is confident eating fish on her own and that she can compete for food with other harbour seals. She has been moved to a larger pool where she can further test and improve her skills. She will move between pools as she progresses further and develops her skills until she reaches her release weight. It can take just a few weeks or several months before a patient is ready for release, depending on health status and treatment plan, weight gain and transport availability.
Patient Updates
Toonie is growing more and more each day!
Toonie is doing great and has now been moved to a pool!
My family and I are so glad lil toonie made it! When we found her on our dock we knew something was off with how skinny she looked and how no adult seal checked in on her the entire day. By the time MMR came she was already so weak, so we’re glad we made the call in time. Thank you for the swift rescue MMR and we hope lil toonie will continue to thrive under your care!
So happy that toonie has been doing well each day. She looks much more healthy and chunky!