Spirit
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2681
Admitted on: 2026/08/24
Collection Site: Sooke
Reason for Admission: Emaciated
Weight at Admission: 11.5 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 53 days (1 month, 3 weeks, 1 day)
Current Habitat: Flounder
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: IWNCC
Original Admission: 2026/08/12
Weight at Admission: 7.5 kg
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Symbolic Adoption
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Patient Progress
"Training" Pool Spirit 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.
Patient Updates
There are no updates for Spirit yet, but we are working on it. Please check back soon...
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