Muskoka is doing well and will be learning how to eat fish before we know it!
Muskoka
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2646
Admitted on: 2026/07/24
Collection Site: Horseshoe Bay
Reason for Admission: Emaciated, Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 7.1 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 108 days (3 months, 2 weeks, 2 days)
Current Habitat: Rockfish Pool
This is a large pre-release pool that houses many patients. Animals that have already demonstrated that they can eat fish on their own are placed in a larger pool like this where they can learn how to compete for fish and socialize with other harbour seals.
Also in Rockfish Pool with Muskoka:D'arcy, Kraft Dinner, Pandora, Little Madame, Texada, Cedar, BeaverTail, Pamela Anderson, Toonie, Newfoundland, Anticosti, Josh Ramsay
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: MMR Ambulance
Symbolic Adoption
You can help us care for Muskoka 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
Pre-Release Pool Muskoka has demonstrated that he is confident eating fish on his own and that he can compete for food with other harbour seals. He has been moved to a larger pool where he can further test and improve his skills. He will move between pools as he progresses further and develops his skills until he reaches his release weight. It can take just a few weeks or several months before a patient is ready for release, depending on health status and treatment plan, weight gain and transport availability.
Patient Updates
Muskoka is doing great and growing bigger every day!
This is the most meaningful birthday gift ever! I’m so happy to see Muskoka doing well and ready to learn how to eat fish. Grow strong and stay healthy, little Muskoka! 🦭💙