Sable is progressing well and is now in a training pool with some friends where he will learn to compete for fish.
Sable
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2645
Admitted on: 2026/07/23
Collection Site: Taylor Beach, Metchosin
Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 9.8 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 20 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 Sable:Manitoulin , Galiano
Transfer History
Received from: IWNCC
Original Admission: 2026/07/14
Weight at Admission: 7.5 kg
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Symbolic Adoption
You can help us care for Sable and the more than 100 marine mammals we rescue, rehabilitate and release every year by symbolically adopting him today with a small donation to the rescue centre.
Patient Progress
"Training" Pool Sable 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.