VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Dahamlee

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2507

Admitted on: 2025/06/27

Collection Site: Knight Inlet

Reason for Admission: Maternal separation

Weight at Admission: 7.0 kg

Patient Status: released

Time in Care: 90 days (2 months, 4 weeks, 1 day)

Transfer History

Received from: (Direct to MMR)

Mode of Transport: Harbour Air

Release

Release Date: 2025/09/25

Release Site: Telegraph Cove

Release Weight: 23.2 kg

Story

Dahamlee is our first female pup of 2025 and she has a lot to say about it! She was rescued after being seen without her mother for over 24 hours. She is bright, feisty, and responding well to feedings and fluids but staff will continue to monitor her closely.

Named by Dahamlee

Donated her 9th birthday money to support marine animal rescue and dreams of becoming a marine scientist.

Patient Updates

Dahamlee was released after 90 days in our care.

You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.

Dahamlee is doing great! She is a very vocal pup and always has lots to say!

Dahamlee is now learning how to eat fish and she'll be moving to a pool before we know it!

Dahamlee is doing well in fish school and so close to eating all on her own!

Dahamlee is eating all on her own and is in a pool with two other seal pups - Scallop and Lily!

Dahamlee is in a pre release pool and growing every day!

Guestbook for Dahamlee

  1. Welcome to the world, little Dahamlee! You’re already showing strength and spirit, and we’re all rooting for your speedy recovery. 💙 May the tripple gem bless you.

    A huge thank you to the amazing Dahamlee who donated her 9th birthday money to help marine animal rescue. Your kindness and compassion are already making waves! Keep dreaming big!! The ocean needs future marine scientists like you to protect and care for innocent souls like this little pup. You’re an inspiration to us all! 🌊🐬

  2. Looking forward to meeting you my little Dahamlee ❤️❤️❤️

  3. We love watching you grow up, little pup Dahamlee. You’ve already stolen our hearts. ❤️

  4. So sweet to hear that little pup Dahamee is quite the chatterbox, just like my daughter Dahamlee! :-D Looks like the tiny Dahamee is picking up some habits from her big sister Dahamlee. 😄

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