Nian is doing well and growing stronger every day!
Nian
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2627
Admitted on: 2026/07/15
Collection Site: Copper Cove, West Vancouver
Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 7.3 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 28 days
Current Habitat: Ellie 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. This is one of the smaller pools with a haul-out platform in the centre. It can only fit a few animals and is a good starting point for patients that have never been housed with another seal.
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: Staff
Named by Zinchen & Minli
From the supporters "the name Nian represents the passing of time and the beautiful moments we share together, symbolizing our hope that this seal pup will grow through all the gentle years ahead."
Symbolic Adoption
You can help us care for Nian and the more than 100 marine mammals we rescue, rehabilitate and release every year by symbolically adopting her today with a small donation to the rescue centre.
Patient Progress
Milk Matrix Nian is being fed a milk formula that mimics the milk she would receive from her mother. This formula is high in fat and promotes weight gain. She will eventually be weaned onto fish.
Patient Updates
Nian is learning how to eat fish and will soon move to a pool!
Ellie is progressing well and is now in a training pool with some friends where she will learn to compete for fish.