VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Savary

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2680

Admitted on: 2026/08/19

Collection Site: Savary Island

Reason for Admission: Emaciated, Maternal Separation

Weight at Admission: 12.2 kg

Patient Status: in care

Time in Care: 84 days (2 months, 3 weeks, 2 days)

Current Habitat: Harbour Pool

Patients that have already demonstrated that they can eat fish on their own are placed in a pool where they can learn how to compete with other animals.

Also in Harbour Pool with Savary:Aurora, Gunther

Transfer History

Received from: IWNCC

Original Admission: 2026/08/08

Weight at Admission: 8.6 kg

Mode of Transport: Harbour Air

Symbolic Adoption

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Patient Progress

"Training" Pool Savary has demonstrated that he is confident eating fish on his own. He has been moved to a small pool that fits up to 3 animals where he can learn how to compete for fish with other harbour seals. He will move to a larger pool once he is confident enough.

Patient Updates

There are no updates for Savary yet, but we are working on it. Please check back soon...

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