Has settled into comfort tent, where she will receive formula and electrolytes to help her hydrate and gain weight.
Garry Point
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2354
Admitted on: 2023/08/10
Collection Site: 10 Mile Point, Victoria
Reason for Admission: Lethargic, Emaciated, Dehydrated
Weight at Admission: 8.1 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 266 days (8 months, 3 weeks, 2 days)
Current Habitat: Stickleback 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.
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Patient Progress
"Training" Pool Garry Point has demonstrated that she is confident eating fish on her own. She has been moved to a small pool that fits up to 3 animals where she can learn how to compete for fish with other harbour seals. She will move to a larger pool once she is confident enough.
Patient Updates
Garry is doing well gaining weight on formula!
Garry continues to be an energetic seal and has been moved out of quarantine!
Garry has completed the weaning process and is now in fish school!
My daughter was part of this little one’s rescue. She is doing a student placement at the Shaw Centre of the Salish Seas. And that day when they got the call was a definite highlight for her. Happy to see that she is getting stronger. Thank you for your care
Annette
After seeing photos of you on rescue day, it’s so great to hear that you’re on the mend! Looking forward to seeing you heal and grow into a wonderful pinniped! Much love from Sidney 🫶