VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Wellsy

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2673

Admitted on: 2026/08/10

Collection Site: Horseshoe Bay

Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation, Emaciated

Weight at Admission: 7.7 kg

Patient Status: in care

Time in Care: 34 days (1 month, 3 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: MMR Ambulance

Symbolic Adoption

You can help us care for Wellsy 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.

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Patient Progress

Milk Matrix Wellsy 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

There are no updates for Wellsy 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.

Guestbook for Wellsy

  2. We wish her a safe and healthy recovery
    Thankyou for rescuing her and giving her a second chance

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