Tees for Animal Lover
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Thanks to the hard work of volunteers from Animals Asia, two moon bears, Sam and Simon, were rescued from tiny cages on a bear bile farm in Vietnam. Named after “The Simpsons” co-creator and animal activist, Sam Simon, the two bears lived next to each other for many years, forming a deep bond.
When the pair was rescued, it was a sign that they might finally have the lives they deserved, free from harm. Unfortunately, Simon had been so poorly treated during his time in captivity that he was blind, lame, and suffering from mental exhaustion. Sadly, he passed away and never made it to the sanctuary.
Sam also suffered from severe injuries; she had chronic back problems, blindness in one eye, and rotting teeth. However, her will to live surpassed her ailments, and with the veterinary care of her rescuers, she pulled through. Now, Sam lives happily and healthfully at the Animals Asia sanctuary.
In the video, Sam is seen playing, swimming, climbing, and doing all of the things she has longed for during her many years in captivity. We can only imagine how much she misses her dear friend, Simon, but it’s clear she is so grateful to be free from her cage.
“Having lost her friend, you can’t help but think, Sam is determined to live for two. She’s fought so hard for her freedom,” Jill Robinson, Founder of Animals Asia said.
To find out more about Animals Asia’s efforts to protect moon bears, sun bears, and other vulnerable animals, visit their website or Facebook page.