Buddy Blubber was released after 90 days in our care.
You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.
Buddy Blubber
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2605
Admitted on: 2026/06/02
Collection Site: Pitt River
Reason for Admission: Marine Mammal Disturbance, Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 7.5 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: MMR Ambulance
Release
Story
Buddy Blubber was admitted after underweight and with a full lanugo coat that indicates he was born prematurely. Pups born prematurely have difficulty regulating their body temperature and blood glucose so Buddy will be closely monitored by our team over the coming days.
Symbolic Adoption
We rescue, rehabilitate and release more than 100 animals like Buddy Blubber every year. You can support our mission and help us save lives by symbolically adopting Buddy Blubber today with a small donation to the rescue centre.
Patient Updates
Buddy is rapidly shedding his lanugo and doing well!
Buddy Blubber has now weaned onto herring and is eating all on his own!
Now that he's eating on his own, Buddy Blubber has been moved to a pool!
Buddy is now in a pre-release pool learning how to compete for fish with his pool mates!
Buddy is growing more and more each day!
Buddy is getting closer to release every day! Won't be long now!