Three more bears rescued
Feb 6, 2012
We have just received exciting news from our local partner in Pakistan, the Bioresource Research Centre (BRC). Two out of three recently rescued bears now named Milla (meaning gracious) and Shama (which means candle), have recovered from their injuries sustained in the cruel blood sport of bear baiting, and have now joined the other resident bears in the main enclosure of the WSPA-funded Balkasar sanctuary.
Time to heal
The third rescued bear is called Lala which means tulip. She is still being kept in the quarantine area of the sanctuary, as she has a severe injury to her muzzle that has not yet healed properly. BRC staff have been monitoring her health and recovery very carefully. We’ll keep WSPA supporters updated on her progress.The ‘gracious’ one
Milla is around five years old with a reddish/black shaggy coat. She was used frequently in bear baiting events and her past life has clearly left its mark. She bears the scars of her encounters on her muzzle and is blind in one eye, but since her arrival at the sanctuary, her health has improved considerably thanks to care from sanctuary staff. Milla confidently left her quarantine enclosure and BRC staff tell us that she enjoys her food and exploring her new home with Shama.Shama – the candle
Shama is also about five years of age with a thick black coat and like Milla, Shama was also used in many bear baiting events. She had a wound on her muzzle on her arrival, but is relatively healthy despite her terrible start in life. Shama is an inquisitive bear and was keen to leave her quarantine enclosure. She is often spotted sitting with Milla in the grounds of the main sanctuary among the shrubs and the long grass.
Bear baiting is a cruel blood sport where bears are set upon by trained dogs. It’s thanks to WSPA supporters’ donations that we are able to rescue bears from such cruelty and suffering.
More bears still suffering
Although Milla, Shama and Lala have been rescued, there are other bears enduring a life of violence and pain that still desperately need our help. Your continued support helps WSPA and BRC keep the campaign to end bear baiting alive.
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