This little bear is the 207th bear rescued in Laos! She had a heartbreaking start to life, and her rescue was a rollercoaster! When our team received reports of 3 bear cubs caught in the illegal wildlife trade in Laos, they rushed to help. But by the time they got across the mountains, the cubs had vanished! Thankfully, a week later, authorities found them, but they were starving and terrified, trapped in a small chicken wire cage. Our team returned and rescued all 3 cubs.

Her first few weeks at the sanctuary were tough. Despite the gentle care of our cub nursery team and the company of other rescued cubs, she spent much of her time curled up in a corner, too frightened and withdrawn to play. But slowly, things began to change. Today, she’s growing healthy and strong, playing with the other cubs and showing off her cheeky little personality!

Her incredible recovery shows just how much a second chance can mean for a rescued bear. That’s why we’ve chosen her to become a star sponsor bear, so supporters around the world can be part of her journey as she grows.