Symbolic Adoptions directly support Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society and will help give our patients a second chance at life. Adoptions also make great gifts for any animal lover on your list!
Adoptions are $30, downloadable, and include:
Dr. Marty has been our dedicated head veterinarian for 20 incredible years. To celebrate this milestone, we’re inviting you to join the fun all month long!
Throughout March, you can symbolically adopt Dr. Marty for just $20 and help us honour the compassion, expertise, and heart he’s brought to every patient who has come through our doors.
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Rescued: July 13 and June 17, 2024
Two sea otter pups, that made history at VAMMR.
Rescued: July 21, 2025
Crinkle was rescued just 10 days old after being found in critical condition with devastating facial injuries, likely from a gunshot. Despite losing one eye and full vision in the other, this tough little pup has made incredible progress and continues to thrive under care.
Rescued: August 2, 2024
A female seal pup who became well known and loved for her unique resting poses.
Rescued: February 4, 2024
A loggerhead sea turtle that was rescued after being found cold-stunned near Pedder Bay B.C. Released after 261 days in care.
Rescued: May 23, 2021
Donnelly, rescued with severe head trauma from a boat strike, was discovered to be pregnant upon her admission to the center. Against all odds, she gave birth to Dory, marking the first-ever harbour seal pup born at the Rescue Centre.
Rescued: May 8, 2021
Sandy, an adult female Steller sea lion, was rescued on March 8, 2021, after she was found experiencing seizures on the beach and in critical condition. She miraculously made a full recovery and was released later in 2021.
Rescued: March 26, 2013
· Levi is an adult male harbour porpoise who was rescued in March 2013 after stranding in Saanich, BC. He made a full recovery and released a few months later, a day our team will never forget.
Rescued: October 22, 2024
Gilbert is a male California sea lion who was found severely entangled in 2024 and successfully disentangled by our team. While not every rescue patient comes into our centre, each one leaves a lasting impact.
Rescued: September 12, 2023
Friar Tuck is a male California sea lion who was found entangled in 2023 and successfully disentangled by our team I the field. He has since been sighted annually since his disentanglement and is thriving in the wild.
Annette is the first patient admitted in 2026. She was rescued from a life-threatening gillnet entanglement in West Vancouver. The net caused severe wounds and she is significantly underweight for an animal of her size.
Annette is currently receiving intensive care, including wound management, antibiotics, pain control, and nutritional support as she begins her recovery.
Rescued: May 27, 2025
Zeus became the first patient of the 2025 season after being found alone on the beach in White Rock. He was estimated to be just two days old at the time of rescue.
Rescued: June 3, 2025
Pierogi is the second seal pup admitted to our facility in 2025. He was rescued after being found alone and in distress, weighing just 5.9 kg
Rescued: June 6, 2025
Rescued from Alert Bay after concerned members of the public monitored him for 24 hours without seeing his mom. Currently in care at the Rescue Centre.
Rescued: July 1, 2025
Lily was found tucked under a dinghy at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. Weighing just 6.7 kg and still covered in lanugo, she needed urgent care.
Rescued: July 4, 2025
Barry was rescued after being monitored for an extended period without any sign of his mother. He's a vocal pup who loves to swim!
Rescued: July 8, 2025
Nelson was rescued due to maternal separation and wounds. Now healing well, he’s a curious pup who loves to sit upright and peek over the edge of his tub.
Rescued: July 15, 2025
Rescued from the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, the pup was found with its placenta still attached and struggling to stay afloat with no mother in sight.
Rescued: July 22, 2025
Mr. Potato Head was found lethargic and without his mother and was admitted to the rescue centre for care.
Rescued: July 24, 2025
DeePee was rescued from Sidney after concerned members of the public monitored him for 24 hours without seeing his mom.
