Can’t view this email? Click here to view it in your browser.   Giving a new life to bears abused for entertainment Dear , What we have accomplished together for bears is amazing. In the 1990’s, our Libearty campaign helped to outlaw bear dancing in Greece, Turkey and most of India. In 2010, we helped our local partner the Bioresource Research Centre (BRC) establish the Balkasar Sanctuary in Pakistan to provide a safe home for bears rescued from ‘bear baiting’ and ‘bear dancing’ with the aim of ending these cruel forms of entertainment. At the end of last year, we helped rescue the last dancing bears in Nepal. Today, we keep piling on the pressure. Key to our work to save bears abused for entertainment has been our ability to help rescue bears and house them in sanctuaries where they can be given the best possible care for the rest of their lives. At the Balkasar Sanctuary, partly funded by our supporters, rescued and surrendered bears now live natural lives because of you. With expert care, some of the bears have even begun hibernating again! Right now, 44 bears are living in peace at Balkasar. They receive an excellent diet including cereals, meat, fruit and vegetables that supplement the many natural plants and grasses in their 17-acre enclosure. The bears need about 130kg of food a day which staff are able to provide thanks to you. What’s next? In 2018, we will continue to give the 44 bears the best possible care. As the sanctuary is nearing its capacity (50 to 55 bears), we are also planning to purchase new land to extend the sanctuary and build two new enclosures. This will allow our work to continue at the pace and passion that has driven it forward so successful to date, removing entertainment bears from intolerable living conditions. Thank you for all you’ve already done to give bears a brighter future. Click on the button below to read about some of the stories of recovery you made possible. You can also see a bird’s-eye view of the Balkasar Sanctuary! Balkasar sanctuary and bear stories Thank you again for joining us to move the world to protect animals. Sincerely, Josey Kitson Executive Director World Animal Protection follow us     Baby sloth thriving after rescue This baby sloth has a chance to live a full life thanks to you! Discover how you’re helping AIUNAU sanctuary rehabilitate injured sloths Kids in Brazil become “Wildlife Leaders” Schools in the Amazon are educating kids about the importance of sustainable wildlife tourism. Find out how these kids will play a role in creating a better future for animals Help for Madagascar’s animals after Cyclone Ava Rains, floods and landslides have left thousands of animals vulnerable and at risk. Thanks to your support, our mobile vet clinic is finding animals and helping them recover We are World Animal Protection We end the needless suffering of animals We influence decision makers to put animals on the global agenda We help the world see how important animals are to all of us We inspire people to change animals’ lives for the better We move the world to protect animals This message was sent by:  World Animal Protection 960-90 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4P 2Y3 Call us: 1-800-363-9772 Email us: info@worldanimalprotection.ca World Animal Protection is the operating name of World Society for the Protection of Animals - Canada. Charitable registration no: 129719076RR0001.