Elephants are cruelly trained for tourist entertainment
Their wild spirit brutally broken through a training process called ‘the crush’. This is just the beginning of a life of abuse and suffering.
Meet playful Pooh
Hello. My name's Pooh. I'm 17 years old and I'm a male Asiatic black bear. My friends say I'm sweet, loyal, playful and sometimes a bit naughty.
My favourite things to do are snoozing and playing with my friends, and I like to eat, eat and eat some more, I’ve been told I eat a lot for such a small bear (cheeky!). I really love apples and the delicious flat bread the staff make for me and all the bears at the sanctuary.
As I’m blind, I live in a special area of the sanctuary for disabled bears. I can find my way around the familiar surroundings very well now.
I’m looking to make new friends and share more of my story. Do you have room in your heart for me?
Pooh's journey
Before Pooh arrived at Balkasar sanctuary he was used in bear baiting. Chained to a post in the middle of the baiting ring, he was forced to fight dogs trained to attack. Pooh was rescued in a police raid in January 2015. Upon arrival at our supporter funded sanctuary, vets realised the extent of his trauma had left him completely blind, but otherwise healthy and with a playful, friendly character.
Yes, I'll adopt Pooh todayPooh's forever home
Pooh is now safe and well living in his forever home. He is too fragile to live in the main sanctuary enclosure, instead he lives in a special area of the Balkasar sanctuary with the other disabled bears. Pooh receives the best veterinary care he needs, plenty of food and he has a large area to roam about. He has come to know his space very well and can find his way around, which he loves exploring.
After a horrific start to his life, Pooh now lives a happy life with his friends. He has come a really long way, and it is truly a testament to the character of this remarkable little bear, and the amazing care he receives from the dedicated staff at the Balkasar sanctuary.
We can’t erase the past for little Pooh, but we can give him the best life possible with all the care and support he needs.
Please adopt Pooh today and give him the happy, beautiful life he deserves
What you will receive
Adopt Pooh today, and within a couple of weeks you’ll receive a very special welcome pack in the post.
Your pack will include an official certification of adoption, a bookmark with photos of Pooh and a fridge magnet.
End animal suffering
All animals deserve a life without cruelty and pain
Bears spend a lifetime locked up and alone in tiny cages
They suffer excruciating pain as their bile is extracted and used traditional medicines.
Animals across the world endure a lifetime of intense physical and mental suffering
But with your support, with your big heart, we can end the cruel exploitation of animals and give them a life worth living.
We will use your donation where the need is greatest to protect animals, like those featured in this appeal, from cruelty and suffering.