Sammy was released after 192 days in our care.
You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.
Sammy
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2031
Admitted on: 2020/07/17
Collection Site: Port Hardy
Reason for Admission: Maternal separation; Log boom
Weight at Admission: 7.47 kg
Patient Status: released
Time in Care: 192 days (6 months, 1 week, 2 days)
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: Pacific Coastal Airlines
Release
Patient Updates
Well, it has been a long 6 months for our little seal but she is finally ready to face the big blue. Admitted with just under 7.5 kg, she is has now tripled her weight and then some. Her goofy personality, affinity for slipping and sliding around her pool, and her big-eyed curiosity have made her an easy favourite for staff on site. Everyone is so happy that she has been fully rehabilitated, and is chunky as any seal could dream of being. Good luck out there Sammy!
Sammy is still one of the smallest seals on site. She loves to swim and race around the pool and is great when it comes to competing for fish. She can easily out catch her pool mate that are nearly twice her size! Sammy is gaining weight every week but she still has some time to go before release!
Sammy has been moved to a new pool with her friend Bob. She is slowly gaining weight and becoming a faster competitor at meal time. She loves to play under the hose when her pool is being refilled.
A staff favourite for sure, Sammy might be the sweetest seal on site! She has made great progress in fish school and hopefully will be eating on her own soon!
Sammy's a staff favourite; currently housed in one of the largest tubs on site until she's fit for a pre-release pool. She enjoys her extended swims!
Sammy is showing some improvement in fish school! She is still a ways away from eating on her own but she is getting there. She loves her swims and playing with the hoses.
Sammy is still in fish school but making progress!
Sammy is *VERY* slowly progressing through fish school. and eats fish with a lot of help from staff.
Sammy is very vocal during meal time and she tells stories to her feeders through a series of growls and grunts.
Looking forward to following Sammy’s progress ??
We will be following Sammy from Australia! My sister found him and what a coincidence you named him Sammy. That’s my son’s name too!
Good luck Sammy! From UK x
Stay strong Sammy! You are loved!
Hi Sammy! Keep swimming and getting strong by eating your fish. You are brave and lots of people are hoping you feel your best very soon. Love, prayers and healthy thoughts coming your way sweet Sammy!
Thank you everyone at MMR for making it possible for Sammy to grow up and be the seal she was meant to be, you are all heros ! It was heart breaking to watch her lonely and scared when she was first separated from her mother and I am so grateful you made it possible for me to rescue her. I hope she continues to thrive and bring you all joy and graduate to the big ocean pool where she belongs.
Yay! My friend adopted Sammy for me for xmas! this is soooo sweet. I can’t wait to hear about the December update! How is Sammy doing now?
Hi cutie! Its been a while since I checked in on you for an update so I hope you are doing well. I hope you’ve been eating lots of fish and you are getting stronger and more healthy every day. I know a lot of your buddies have gone back to the Ocean and its probably a little lonelier than used to be. Just know that people around the world are pulling for you and sending you lots and lots of love, okay? Be well my seal friend.