Featured Stories
Biscuits
Harbour Seal
Biscuits has captivated the hearts of staff and volunteers with her unique behaviour, frequently sitting upright in a quirky pose —and now, she’s taken the internet by storm.
Luna
Sea Otter
Luna is the smallest patient we've ever cared for at VAMMR. This tiny newborn sea otter pup was found alone on Vargas Island with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached.
Pierogi
Harbour Seal
Pierogi was the second seal pup admitted in 2025. He was rescued after being found alone and in distress, weighing just 5.9 kg—significantly underweight compared to the 8–12kg range typical for newborn harbour seals.
| # | Name | Species | Admitted | Collection Site | Reason for Admission | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PV2601 | Annette | Harbour Seal | 2026/01/21 | West Vancouver | Entanglement | ─ | 1 | in care | |
 | ZC2601 | Sir Duke | California Sea Lion | 2026/01/10 | Duke Point (Nanaimo) | Emaciation, Lethargy | ─ | ─ | deceased |