Loonie
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2656
Admitted on: 2026/07/30
Collection Site: Gambier Island
Reason for Admission: Eye Injury, Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 9.3 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 13 days
Current Habitat: In Quarantine
Every seal that arrives at the rescue centre is placed in a tub under quarantine. This is the first temporary home for each new arrival, where they remain for at least 14 days before they are moved to a larger tub.
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: VPD Vessel
Symbolic Adoption
You can help us care for Loonie 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
Milk Matrix Loonie is being fed a milk formula that mimics the milk he would receive from his mother. This formula is high in fat and promotes weight gain. He will eventually be weaned onto fish.
Patient Updates
There are no updates for Loonie yet, but we are working on it. Please check back soon...
Please do not contact the rescue centre for updates. The information published here is the latest, and we will publish more updates as they become available.