Bayne was released after 104 days in our care.
You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.
Bayne
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2604
Admitted on: 2026/06/01
Collection Site: Denman Island
Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 7.1 kg
Patient Status: released
Time in Care: 104 days (3 months, 1 week, 5 days)
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Release
Story
Meet Bayne! A seal pup born prematurely, still covered in her lanugo coat. She is now at the rescue centre to rest and recover, and is already a staff favourite!
Name
Named after Baynes Sound Oyster Co. who found and reported this pup!
Symbolic Adoption
We rescue, rehabilitate and release more than 100 animals like Bayne every year. You can support our mission and help us save lives by symbolically adopting Bayne today with a small donation to the rescue centre.
Patient Updates
Bayne is doing well and growing stronger every day. She is still holding onto her lanugo coat but we know she'll start shedding it soon!
Bayne is clinging onto her lanugo coat like it's going out of style but she is doing great and now weaning onto fish!
Bayne has made a total transformation and she is now in a pre-release pool learning how to compete for fish with her pool mates!
Bayne had grown so much she's nearly unrecognizable, however she still has some of her blonde lanugo fur!
Bayne is getting closer and closer to release each day!
Wishing Bayne a safe and happy journey growing up.
I’m so excited to watch her grow, and I care so much about her health and safety.
Stay strong, Bayne, love you!
Bayne is growing so fast! Hope he stays well-fed and round every day😊
Bayne the seal is so cute! Wishing him the best as he learns to catch more fish!