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Hibernation season has officially begun end of November at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz 🐻💤
After not seeing Michal for several days, he has claimed the title of "first bear in hibernation" for himself. 📅
It seems that Michal has retreated into the artificial den, which he likely chose as his favourite cosy spot for the winter. ❄️
📸: © FOUR PAWS | Riccardo and Marie Maywald
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Hibernation season has officially begun end of November at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz 🐻💤
After not seeing Michal for several days, he has claimed the title of "first bear in hibernation" for himself. 📅
It seems that Michal has retreated into the artificial den, which he likely chose as his favourite cosy spot for the winter. ❄️
📸: © FOUR PAWS | Riccardo and Marie Maywald
#Hibernation #BearSanctuary #Germany
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Hibernation season has officially begun end of November at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz 🐻💤
After not seeing Michal for several days, he has claimed the title of first bear in hibernation for himself. 📅
It seems that Michal has retreated into the artificial den, which he likely chose as his favourite cosy spot for the winter. ❄️
📸: © FOUR PAWS | Riccardo and Marie Maywald
#Hibernation #BearSanctuary #Germany
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![Your Chance to Screen Eating the Future! ✨🌱 | FOUR PAWS | [SUBS]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VYqzcT6EtWI/mqdefault.jpg "Your Chance to Screen Eating the Future! ✨🌱 | FOUR PAWS | [SUBS]
The food system is broken - but we don’t have to accept it. 📢
Our multi-award-winning documentary Eating the Future exposes the hidden suffering inside factory farms and the systemic failures behind what we eat.
Voiced by BAFTA-winning Mia McKenna-Bruce (@mia_mbruce), the film follows an undercover investigator driven by fear of climate collapse - and a search for hope. ✨ Along the way, she meets ecological farmers, scientists, slaughterhouse workers, doctors, and activists who reveal what it will take to build a fairer food system.
We believe this story needs to be shared!
That’s why we offer the film free of charge for independently organized screenings, empowering grassroots groups, educators, and communities to lead the conversation on food system change. Head on over to https://www.four-paws.org/our-stories/blog-news/year-2025/eating-the-future-take-action-for-animals-and-the-planet to find out more or contact us directly via eatingthefuture@four-paws.org!
📽️ Available in multiple language versions (English, German and French)
📦 Includes screening agreements & promo materials
🤝 Open to schools, NGOs, initiatives, and private groups
Host a screening. Share the truth. Help shape the future.
#EatingTheFuture #FoodSystemChange #AnimalWelfare #SustainableFood
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When the enrichment hits so hard you become a fashion icon. 👒
This playful queen spent the early part of her life surrounded by the harsh reality of the circus industry, where wild animals are exploited for human entertainment. 💔🦁
After being rescued from a trainer that sold wild animals to circuses, Nala’s journey eventually brought her to our @LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary. 🌄
She now enjoys the simple joys she deserves, from boxes and teddy bears to creating her own lioness-approved accessories.
The tongue-out and camera eye contact at the end? 10/10 commitment to the pose. 👅
#AnimalWelfare #Lionsrock #SouthAfrica
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Why are the bear dens at Arosa Bear Sanctuary so small? 🐻❄️
A great question that came up in one of our recent updates — and Arosa’s scientific director has the perfect explanation:
It’s all about what’s best for the bears.
Here’s what you need to know:
🔹 The dens measure 2 × 1 × 1 meters — just the right size for two brown bears to stretch out comfortably. 💤
🔹 In the wild, bears actually choose tiny dens for hibernation.
Why? Smaller spaces retain heat better, which means less energy lost and more energy saved throughout the winter. 🌨
🔹 Our prefabricated dens are insulated, windproof, and dry — designed to help the bears get through the cold season using as little energy as possible.
🐾 From an animal caretaker’s perspective, we’d love to offer them more room.
But from the bears’ perspective? A larger den would actually make winter survival harder.
And after eight years of observing them, the bears have made it clear:
These dens are exactly what they need. ✔️
📸: © Stiftung Arosa Bären | VIER PFOTEN
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As the cold, gloomy weather rolls in, bears at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz are slipping into hibernation one by one. 💤🌲
But Dasha? She’s still hanging on! ❄️
Will she join the others soon and snuggle in for winter? Stay tuned! 🐻
#WinterIsHere #BearSanctuary #Germany
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Beirut, Lebanon: a bond so strong nothing could destroy it.
Kaseem’s whole life changed when his home was bombed and he had to be rushed to the hospital. There, he fell into a deep coma from his injuries.
Only his two cats remained in the rubble. Knowing how much their son cared for them, Kaseem’s parents called Animals Lebanon for help. The team searched and searched the rubble and finally rescued Caramel and Meshmosh from what was left of the house. The team brought the two confused pets to the safety of their shelter, where they received food and a veterinary check, which thankfully showed they were unharmed. 🐈🐈
But as Caramel welcomed the reassuring cuddles, his brother Meshmosh remained distant and scared, seemingly missing his home… 💔
In the meantime, Kaseem, who had to undergo multiple surgeries, was starting to recover. When he finally woke up from his coma, one of the first things he asked was if his two cats had been saved too.
And then one morning, still under close medical care and despite remaining partially paralysed, Kaseem gathered his strength and family to visit Animals Lebanon.
Timid at first, Meshmosh and Caramel quickly realised who had come back for them.
And just like that, Meshmosh jumped into the arms he had been missing all along. ❤️🩹
Everyone in the room stayed quiet as they witnessed the heartwarming reunion of a young man and his two dear friends he feared he had lost forever.
Kaseem’s story is a powerful reminder that the wars impact did not end with the ceasefire. Families are still rebuilding their lives, and many still cant return home with the animals they love.
FOUR PAWS and Animals Lebanon stand together to ensure that Caramel, Meshmosh and many others, remain safe, healthy, and ready to reunite with their families when the day comes.
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Feeling festive yet? Luna at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz sure is! 🎄
She’s soaking up every moment of December with one of her favourite enrichment – a fresh fir tree filled with irresistible tasty treats. 🌲🐻
Watch Luna in her element as she enjoys this festive treat! 💞
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#SanctuarySaturdays are for successful animal stories from FOUR PAWS Sanctuaries and cooperation partners around the world! 🌎
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![A new home awaits bear Mici! 🐻🚨 | FOUR PAWS | [SUBS]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZNyxRhtq-7M/mqdefault.jpg "A new home awaits bear Mici! 🐻🚨 | FOUR PAWS | [SUBS]
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Soon, Mici — one of the last privately kept brown bears in Slovenia — will begin her journey to a better life at BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach in Austria. 🌿
At around 24 years old, Mici has spent years in captivity at a restaurant near Bled. Originally planned to be transferred to our BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz, her new home is changed to Arbesbach to better suit her needs. A recently available enclosure in Arbesbach offers her even greater privacy, making it the ideal environment for her recovery. 🐾
Our team, along with a wildlife vet, recently visited Mici to ensure she’s ready for this life-changing move. She’s active but clearly stressed around people — a reminder of why this rescue matters. 🙏
Stay tuned for updates as a fresh start is on the horizon for Bear Mici!
#SaddestBears #FOURPAWS #Slovenia
Will you support our mission in rescuing Slovenian bears? Check out the link for more information:
https://www.four-paws.org/campaigns-topics/campaigns/saddestbears/bears-in-southeast-europe/bears-in-slovenia
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