Cool breeze
little movements of the living things
Gloria who is blind
has only been able to see the world via the smell through the cage
Last summer
The image of farm bears that’s revealed to the world
has shocked the public..
PD: Jeez..
The bear farm was covered with all sorts of feces
Drinking rainwater
Filling up their hunger with food waste
The only possible way out is by death
After this story was unfolded
[Source: SBS News] The farm owner who tried to hide his illegal bear slaughtering was arrested a month ago in the end.
The farm owner was arrested
[Agreement on Termination Of Bear Farming ]
The government declared the termination of the bear farming industry
Lee Hong-Woo, Cableway sector director l Environment & Transport Department Of Gurye County Office: Officially by 2024..
we aim to preserve the natural condition of Gurye Jiri mountain as best as possible and build an institution where bears can enjoy (nature)
And here it comes!!!!
Sanctuary (Korea ver.)
Choi Tae-Gyu, Vet l Bear sanctuary project: There are 360 farm bears in Korea,
given that 50 would go to the Gurye sanctuary
we decided to build another sanctuary at Seocheon, Chungcheongnam-do
then we can cover 120-130 more bears
However
There is still no place for the rest of 200 farm bears to go.
Currently, an animal protection org was transferred the ownership over the bears
and is taking care of the bears regularly
(We’re doing well)
Donchu worry♡
At that time
Sweet fruits brought with a sweet news
Jung Jin-Ah, Team leader of social change team lKorean Animal Welfare Association: 22 farm bears are off to the United States on the 15th of March
Vast field you cannot see the end of
and bears running freely around
This is heaven for real
That’s where I’m going..?
Let’s shake hands!
Lee Hye-Won, Vet l Korean Animal Welfare Association: Medical examination has been provided monthly so far. Today, we’ll see their nutritional status
and if other diseases emerged other than skin diseases
We’ll do a general check-up
PD: This isn’t edible
(No fur)
Hey..
Am I the only one cold..?
The bear had a fungal infection and was not treated on time
That damaged the hair follicle and now the hair isn’t growing here
However, depending on how he does his living, what environment he’s situated
and what treatment is given, a fur could grow again
Please grow again, hair
This fella is Oscar
This fella’s.. left forefoot and right hindfoot are cut
When young, another bear living next cage
bit the fella’s foot, so they were cut by accident according to the farm owner
It doesn’t cause major difficulty in eating and living
So this fella is to go to the United States, too
(I still have this foot)
Hey~
We’re going to America / Oh, really~?
Hahaha
This fella’s name is Gloria
Gloria was born without eyes
She is innately blind
With her condition
This teddy bear lived in a small cage for her entire life
Though she tried to go forward she couldn’t
What she could feel ..
was the cold iron cage
on her feet and the tip of her nose
That would’ve been all for the past 9 years
Their new chapter in life is just beginning!
Kim Na-Young, Activist l Korean Animal Welfare Associaton, Social change team: Honey is a luxury so I couldn’t give them to one by one
HoNeY fLeX
+ Omega3
(PhD in Foodeatary)
What’s this smell~?
OH!!
SWEET HONEY SMELL
(Honey-larva persimmon)
(Honey-larva apple)
(Honey-larva pear)
Let’s be real..
This is just the perfect combination
They eat so well, they like it haha
To Gloria who can’t see..
Pop
Special care for her convenience
Oh, is it good~? Eat more, eat lots
Every visit we bring them fruits and snacks
I feel bittersweet when they are eating so well
We hope the last memory in Korea
is is as sweet as the sweet fruits they provided..
D-day
Han Hyuk l Policy director of the Korean Animal Welfare Association: Finally, today is the day when everyone can come out from the cage
We have a lot to prepare
Vaccination shot engaged
Traquiliser gun engaged
Shot!
Oh no, what is it on my bum?!
Shot!
Jung Dong-Hyuk, Professor l College of Veterinary Medicine of Chungbuk National University: Usually it takes 5-10 minutes
After 10 mins
they all fell asleep
Timing is in the essence
Yang Jung-Jin, Director l Korea National Park Service Wildlife veterinary center: We are checking if there is any trouble in their health,
and giving them vaccine shots at the moment
After all examination is done..
Move again~
Putting them into special cages that’s flying to the US
Stimulant shot!
Wake up!!
Wake up…It’s time to go
To be continued in Part 2...