Cedar is doing great and is now in a pool with 2 new friends !
Cedar
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2663
Admitted on: 2026/08/03
Collection Site: Jericho Beach
Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation, Lethargic
Weight at Admission: 8.5 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 82 days (2 months, 3 weeks)
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 Cedar:D'arcy, Kraft Dinner, Pandora, Little Madame, Texada, BeaverTail, Pamela Anderson, Muskoka, Toonie, Newfoundland, Anticosti, Josh Ramsay
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: MMR Ambulance
Named by YPO British Columbia families
Inspired by the cedar tree's deep roots in Pacific coastal ecosystems.
Symbolic Adoption
You can help us care for Cedar 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 Cedar 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
Special thank to Marine Biologist’s Hanna and Angelico from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre for attending RVYC Jericho on Saturday evening and Sunday morning and rescuing this one week old Harbour Seal , now called Cedar.
Also special thanks to my new friend Stuart, on his boat with family and friends visiting from Las Vegas. Stuart’s persistence and dedication was instrumental in Cedar’s rescue. Safe travels my friend.
I am committing to donate $500.00 today, and challenge you to donate whatever you can afford to the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre for the great work they perform daily and assist in thew recovery of Cedar
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre
We’re friends of Stu. Todd & I witnessed Cedar’s struggle & rescue. We’re so glad she’s doing well. Her face now has a bright hopefulness that tells me she’s going to make it. 🩷
This is Stuart….Glad to be of assistance. Cedar’s cries throughout the night convinced me she needed help. I am very happy VAMMR responded. Next time we are in Vancouver, I hope to visit your facility.