Cruel Summer was released after 133 days in our care.
You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.
Cruel Summer
Patient Record
Nickname: Summer
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2468
Admitted on: 2024/08/08
Collection Site: Caulfeild Beach (West Van)
Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation, Emaciated
Weight at Admission: 7.27 kg
Patient Status: released
Time in Care: 133 days (4 months, 1 week, 4 days)
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: MMR Ambulance
Release
Named by Staff at VAMMR
We named this resilient seal pup 'Cruel Summer' in honour of Taylor Swift's iconic Eras Tour, celebrating both Summer the seal's rescue journey and the inspiring impact of Taylor's music.
Symbolic Adoption
We rescue, rehabilitate and release more than 100 animals like Cruel Summer every year. You can support our mission and help us save lives by symbolically adopting Cruel Summer today with a small donation to the rescue centre.
Patient Updates
Summer has passed fish school with flying colours and has now moved into a pool with her new friend - Lucky!
Small but mighty! Summer is learning to eat fish and will soon be ready to move into a pool with other seals.
Cruel Summer has moved into Steller pool! This is a larger pre-release pool that gives her the opportunity to compete with more seals.
Summer has gained nearly 10kg since she was first admitted! She now resides in Ellie pool where she is working hard to gain weight and prepare for released.
Cruel Summer has reached a weight of 22.7kg and is now in a pre-release pool! She is learning to compete for fish with 9 other seals and doing a great job. Release is now on the horizon as she continues to thrive!
I hope that Summer is doing well.
We were at Caufield beach yesterday and waited with another family for the rescuers to come, and we hope that she will be ok in the end.
Is there a way for us to get updates about her recovery and care?
thank you for your work!
Hi Summer , my friend told me all about you , she was the one who called the rescuers and stayed until you were saved. The Moms on the beach knew you needed help and couldn’t see your Mama in sight – we hope you rest up and start to feel well soon xox