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2023
25.10.2023

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Marks new life at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

For more than 20 years Mark never felt anything but cold, hard concrete under his paws. Being kept as a tourist attraction, he spent his days locked up in a tiny cage next to a restaurant in Albania.BUT in December 2022, Mark’s long journey to his new home @BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach began. After days of traveling, he finally arrived safely at the sanctuary.

23.3.2023

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World Bear Day 2023

Today we want to honour the 147 bears currently living in all FOUR PAWS sanctuaries and cooperation partner projects. All these majestic, fluffy creatures were rescued from a dire fate and miserable life in captivity. Thankfully, they now have an opportunity to experience the species-appropriate life they truly deserve, where they can play, nap and splash  to their heart’s desire!  We’re so grateful for your support that enables us to take care of these beautiful bears.

28.2.2023

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Good morning, Mark!

After spending some weeks in his cosy den, Mark gets active  more and more and also his appetite grows.

2022
23.12.2022

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Bear Mark is finally home! 

Watch for a true winter miracle!  Bear Mark lived a sad life as the last restaurant bear in Albania. He was confined to a concrete cage, that was built without plans of Mark ever leaving. However, our dedicated team gave their all to rescue poor Mark, including cutting the cage open, and bring him to our BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach – where he can now, finally, live a species-appropriate life.  Mark is currently getting used to his new life and carefully exploring his surroundings.  After his initial adjustment period, further measures for improving his health condition will be decided. Thanks to your support he will get to enjoy a beautiful, big enclosure with real ground beneath his paws for the rest of his life. Stay tuned for more updates! If you want to support Mark's future, please consider donating here ➡️ https://free-mark 

4.10.2022

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HappyWorldAnimalDay everyone  

Today is an important day for us and all animal lovers around the world.  Throughout our unstoppable work, we have rescued hundreds of mistreated animals worldwide and with your incredible support we continue to do so. At our sanctuaries and cooperation projects, caretakers and vets make sure that our rescued animals have all they need to live a carefree life in their forever homes.    Thank you for always being part of our journey, in making this world a better place for animals!  

13.9.2022

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Behind the scenes

at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

20.7.2022

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150 bears in our sanctuaries

Hooray! This video is all you need to see today... We are so proud and excited to let you know that we have rescued over 200 bears since 1998 and have given them a safe and species-appropriate home. Currently, 150 of these animals live in our sanctuaries and cooperation projects where they are cared for with expertise, love, and compassion. Each of the bears has its very own background and gets to show its personality in our care. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us in changing these bears' lives.

6.7.2022

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Erich is living the good life

Chilling in the pond, rolling in the grass or eating his favourite food - get summer feelings while watching bear Erich enjoy his forever home at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach.

23.3.2022

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#WORLDBEARDAY!

FOUR PAWS is caring for 146 bears in  BEAR SANCTUARIES and cooperation projects worldwide. These majestic creatures were all rescued from a miserable life of captivity, but now they're living the life they truly deserve.

2021
5.1.2022

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FOUR PAWS annual review 2021

We want to end this year with saying thank you. Now please have a look on what you have accomplished together with us

4.10.2021

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October 4th is a special day 

#WorldAnimalDay

24.6.2021

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Brumca and her treats

Brumca is really enthusiastic while trying to get out the treats of the cardboard tube. She spent a lot of time playing with it and enjoyed so much the treats she got from it – mainly nuts and pasta. She is 29 years old this year and she is doing great. She is in good health condition, and she has a good appetite. As the weather is really hot recently, she has been enjoying long baths in her pond. 

26.4.2021

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Emma and Erich play in the pond

What`s better than a dose of sunshine, splashes in the pond and nice company? This is Emma and Erich`s favourite activity when spring arrives at our BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach. Both bears have had a good winter and a long hibernation, but now they are all energetic and love to play together.

15.4.2021

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Emma and Erich rolling around in the snow

Emma and Erich live at the BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach since 2015. They are siblings and are now 11 years old. In spring, when mating season starts, they love to play and roll around and they don´t mind at all, if it`s snowy or the sun is shining.

1.4.2021

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Spring has arrived at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

What`s better than a dose of sunshine, splashes in the pond and nice company? This is Emma and Erich`s favourite activity when spring arrives at our BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach. Both bears have had a good winter and a long hibernation, but now they are all energetic and love to play together.

29.3.2021

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Erich taking hist first effusive bath after hibernation

The bathing season has started!

15.1.2021

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Brumca foraging for her favourite treats

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2020
1.7.2020

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Vinzenz dabbles in the pond

2018
11.7.2018

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Anniversary: ​​20 years BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach 

25.1.2018

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Behind the scenes of BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

2016
18.10.2016

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Erich gets creative to get food

23.6.2016

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The bears wake up from hibernation in FOUR PAWS BEAR SANCTUARIES

2015
13.10.2015

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FOUR PAWS saves bears from Upper Austria 

The story of bears Emma, Erich and Miri

19.6.2015

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TV station SchauTV has visited us at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

21.4.2015

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Brumca enjoying life at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach

2013
2.4.2013

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Vinzenz and Liese playing in the snow

Bear Brumca in the sun

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