Golden
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2576
Admitted on: 2025/09/03
Collection Site: Billings Spit, Sooke
Reason for Admission: Emaciated, Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 11.8 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 97 days (3 months, 5 days)
Current Habitat: Harbour Pool
Patients that have already demonstrated that they can eat fish on their own are placed in a pool where they can learn how to compete with other animals.
Also in Harbour Pool with Golden:Big Whiteshell , Ube
Transfer History
Received from: IWNCC
Original Admission: 2025/08/17
Weight at Admission: 7.7 kg
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Story
Golden was rescued due to maternal separation and emaciation, he is settling in well!
Patient Progress
"Training" Pool Golden has demonstrated that he is confident eating fish on his own. He has been moved to a small pool that fits up to 3 animals where he can learn how to compete for fish with other harbour seals. He will move to a larger pool once he is confident enough.
Patient Updates
There are no updates for Golden yet, but we are working on it. Please check back soon...
Please do not contact the rescue centre for updates. The information published here is the latest, and we will publish more updates as they become available.
Good luck baby Golden! 💖