Jon Jr. was released after 62 days in our care.
You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.
Jon Jr.
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2529
Admitted on: 2025/07/15
Collection Site: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 10.86 kg
Patient Status: released
Time in Care: 62 days (2 months, 1 day)
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: MMR Ambulance
Release
Story
Jon Jr was rescued from the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club in Stanley Park, after being found with his placenta still attached and struggling to stay afloat. With no sign of a mother nearby, the pup was likely abandoned shortly after birth in the busy marina. He is now adjusting well to life at the rescue centre.
Symbolic Adoption
We rescue, rehabilitate and release more than 100 animals like Jon Jr. every year. You can support our mission and help us save lives by symbolically adopting Jon Jr. today with a small donation to the rescue centre.
Patient Updates
Jon Jr is progressing well in care and love his daily swims!
Jon Jr is now out of quarantine and learning how to eat fish!
Jon Jr is already in a pre-release pool! He still needs to gain weight before he's ready for release, but for now he's learning to compete with other seal pups.
Jon Jr is doing great and working his way to his release weight!
So proud of this little man…..he managed to get help from MMR in time ❤️🥰❤️