After 20 years in a cage, moon bear Dawn steps outside for the first time

She's waited over 20 years for her day in the sun but last week Dawn, the moon bear Animals Asia rescued from a bile farm earlier this year, finally got her wish.
Dawn was one of the most broken bears we'd ever met. Most bears we rescue are traumatised, but Dawn seemed particularly affected by her experience. It took our bear care team months of careful, consistent work to get her to trust us, and to believe that she was safe.
Every step of her rehabilitation so far has been a huge step for her. From the first time she voluntarily accepted food from us, to the moment she stepped outside into the fresh air, she has bravely moved forward despite the trauma she's experienced.
She has learned to trust us, to trust that life can be different, and that she will never again be confined to a tiny cage by herself.
Thank you to each and every one of you who has supported and followed Dawn's incredible journey. She couldn't have done it without you.
#bear #moonbear #asiaticblackbear #bearrescue #kindnessinaction #nobearleftbehind #dawn #moonbeardawn #endbearbilefarming #animalrescue #animalsanctuary #animalcharity

[@vallee3140]

The way she looked up broke me, how dare anybody take their lives from them.

[@annephillips8494]

Absolutely,my thoughts exactly.

[@lemurianchick]

@@annephillips8494Actually, their lives were not taken because they were still able to experience this moment. I sincerely hope both of you don't eat dead flesh because those lives most certainly were taken from those poor animals for the lust of the tongue! 😑

[@terryjackson9395]

@@lemurianchick Correct! I don't understand those who come on these channels and get all warm and congratulatory when someone rescues a deer, squirrel or cow, and then drives to the store and buys nicely packaged meat or dairy. Wake up people! It's obvious that God/Creator/Source sees everything and SHARES in the experiences of every conscious sentient being on this planet, including their suffering. There is no way to logically claim otherwise. And one cannot willingly participate in causing suffering and then feign ignorance or claim its "necessary", when it's not. God/Creator/Source knows the truth. We are given freewill, and also the freedom to use it for selfishness or harm. But one does so at one's own karmic peril.

[@intherockies]

​@lemurianchick Vegan here 🙋‍♀️so I don't eat any meat. If we all truly cared about animals we would change our eating habits. Getting enough protein is not an issue for people, but getting enough fiber is an issue. There's no excuse good enough for anyone to eat meat. It's selfish to eat it just because a person likes the taste, pure selfishness to take an animal's life.

[@reginafisher9919]

Agree 💯

[@cricri6077]

Praying for all the animals in pain psychologically and physically in the world due to mankind. May their situation take a favorable turn. 🙏🏼 ❤️

[@ambriadaniels-dovolis7496]

God bless you for that kind prayer! 😘

[@user-ws9ei4ep7k]

Amen

[@katyushaeuro2012]

Not only what we do to other animals but each other

[@lisajohnston3313]

❤❤❤

[@RevelationStation227]

Yes I pray with you daily in Jesus name❤ freedom come🎉

[@MaggieTheCat01]

Imagine what years and years of confinement in a tiny cage does to a body. The forced immobilisation, the weakening of the muscles, and the crushing of a spirit. Deepest gratitude to all involved in saving this beautiful bear. Dawn, I hope your weakened body goes from strength to strength, and I hope your spirit is soaring high in the sky. 💕

[@HKAAF]

Hi, yes that's right. Part of the care of the bears is helping them build up muscles and flexibility. We have a physiotherapy program that is tailored for each bear based on their bodies and what they enjoy doing (or eating!)

[@MaggieTheCat01]

@@HKAAF That’s wonderful! I’m so glad that the world has so many great people willing and able to push back against the tsunami of evil. Again, you have my gratitude. I’m sure Dawn and all of the other bears are thanking you, too.

[@SOULER820]

All I can say: Find more bile bears to save, don't stop until you pass the baton to others to do the same phenomenal rescue & rehab. These stories bring my depressed mind back to life again. To life, to life lechiam🎶...

[@JanetJames-dw6xo]

Look at the big smile on her face, she cannot believe how free she is. Dawn you are beautiful and brave

[@Angel4UTwo]

I know it sickens me they were caged that long and you can tell by their limbs. Should be a lot bigger than they are!! I hope that they’re properly cared for the rest of their lives!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@sinistral9629]

The end of a past of darkness, loneliness and pain; the beginning of a future of light, friendship and peace. THANK YOU, Animals Asia!!

[@emmsue1053]

💗

[@cherylbush9780]

💞ditto.

[@TwilightFireFly100]

So true, beautiful comment!😊🥹

[@erikred8217]

why 20 yrs in?. by these same people?.

[@cathimummery6873]

Yes poor girl

[@tess4-2]

Thank you, all of you bear workers. And thank you Dawn for surviving those tortuous years and being ready to extend your courage once again, in your sanctuary.

[@Jackmack365]

Beautiful comment you said it! 🙏🏼

[@j.d.youtube6557]

💯 agreed~ thank you!

[@dianebannister4591]

Amen to your comments. 🙏

[@marilynwillett804]

bear workers? WHERE WERE THEY LAST YEAR???

[@bluevictory1010]

It breaks my heart that any human would confine a wild animal. Unbelievably cruel and inhumane. That poor bear. Thank you for helping her!

[@lzrd8460]

Just heartbreaking watching her afraid to step out. No animal deserves to be caged for 20 years! Such cruelty is unconscionable. Thank god she is free to be outside now. Thank you. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥰🥰🥰

[@firefly6042]

Very tiny tentative steps to a wonderful new life ❤😊

[@katarina1852]

Bless her heart, after spending 20 years in a cage this would be the first time she has been able to see the sky, walk on grass or have her own kind as friends. How can people be so cruel? Thank you for giving this pretty girl, and the others as well, a chance to live happy and free. I hope and pray they will thrive under the carer’s love and protection.

[@MercurialRed9]

Will never understand how anyone can see the mental torture they’re subjecting these beautiful, sentient beings to, and not care, not feel any compassion and empathy. I hope there is enough time left for sweet Dawn to create some joyful memories to take to Heaven with her when her time comes.❤

[@reneelash1091]

She already has. She has a good memories of her caretakers and all the other bears she's met and of course all that good food

[@Blue24Osprey]

@MercurialRed9 Wonderful comment.💖

[@greenspiritarts]

You have done an amazing healing for her! Just LOOK at her fur!! She’s doing so well thanks to your care. Thanks for keeping us informed about every brave step she takes in her recovery. Your foundation is doing amazing work! ❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you so much!

[@ritaadams8190]

That poor baby. Thank you for rescuing her.

[@roses9339]

It's so heartbreaking to know these beautiful girls have never had the right to live in their natural world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do. Cheers Rosemary Perth Western Australia 72yrs

[@reneelash1091]

Animal Asia we just get better and better and it's not only you guys it has to do with the bears and what they want to do also and beautiful Dawn is so happy and I am so happy she's happy and thanks again for rescuing all the bears

[@brendatenorio5721]

Magnificent! Thank the rescuers, sanctuary, carers. Beautiful names for beautiful bears.❤

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@lisagarden8152]

There are no words to explain the suffering Dawn went through over 20 years. It's heartbreaking to see her leaving this terrible cage 😰 breathing fresh air for the first time, but also its heartwarming watching her making the first steps outside. I wish by the company of 2 other 🐻 bears she will receive more security and hope to discover her new space. She needs much time and patience walking on the soft grass, enjoying the sun and her freedom. Dawn has an incredible deep trauma, but day by day she will feel better a little bit. Much love and healing for Dawn!🙏🐻💖💚🐻💖💚🐻💖💚

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

Thank-you! Blessings Bless you dear bear! 🤍💗💙🤍💗💙🤍

[@Asrethma]

This made me cry. Seeing those beautiful animals being outside for the first time of their lives. Getting to live life to the fullest from now on. Thank you so much for doing this for these animals.

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@karenjarvis7759]

Who says animals can't smile. That baby is beaming. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lostbear53]

As an old U.S. veteran I've seen many things that made me cry... This did. Freedom is just that valuable for all, not just people!!

[@genitagray6126]

I agree!

[@stevewhitaker1705]

Heart breaking to see them

[@stevewhitaker1705]

Thankyou for your comments totally agree

[@LemursManLemurs1]

I appreciate you. And your kind words. I hope you've found peace and are enjoying your life. Peace be with you

[@rufinella1]

Brave Dawn. I wish you a long, healthy and happy life 💖

[@marcyking461]

I pray all of these rescued bears have long, happy lives ahead of them. Think back on what you were doing for the past twenty years, if you are old enough to go back that far, then think about spending all of that time confined to a cage with needles being punched into you over and over again. It's a wonder all of these bears aren't totally insane. God bless them all and God bless the people who have saved them.

[@alexanderl9985]

@@Trigger-Warningkeep your comment to yourself.

[@bearclaus2676]

Amen 🙏🐻

[@rainbowfranklin]

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[@robertoautore9252]

No human has the right to lock up an animal, they have feelings just like us, this made me cry.

[@Jellyrink]

Never lock up our precious animals; they need freedom to thrive!❤ Thank you for giving there rightful freedom!

[@Antenna100]

Thank you for rescuing her. I was following her story so I am very excited that she is finally free.

[@Monalisa0622]

Could you tell me why and where she was caged

[@irenebaldwin8933]

@@Monalisa0622 The caption says she was on a "bile farm" . I google-searched "bear bile farm" and its horrible from my view. Maybe her story is in past videos of this channel? With the other bears' stories? I'm too sad about this video here for right now, but later on I'll probably search this channel's history to look for tge rest of Dawn's story.

[@mr.d.572]

I'm glad her friends were there with her. They can help ease her transition to the outside world.

[@S.L.S-407]

Is it me or does Dawn look like she is smiling ? : ) I'm so happy for her ❗

[@marinavlahakis139]

Thank you for this rescue! Please never give up so they are rescued sooner than 20 years!

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

"DAWN"❕️🤍🌝🤍

[@capicuaaa]

This is DEEPLY moving...

[@tamarabeinlich7353]

Dawn is smiling. Dogs rescued from labs are afraid of the grass too. 🙂

[@emmsue1053]

🥰❤🐻 Thank you Animals Asia! Lots of education for people!!

[@lorraineward2118]

This makes me weep. When she put her face up to the sun I cried like a babe. Thank you for all you have done for her ❤

[@monacordova6923]

She looks so happy. She's finally home. Thank you.

[@anne-louiseholmberg8194]

Dawn looks healthier already. Until now her life has been a nightmare, so she really deserves this better life.❤😊

[@blueduval4778]

She was so scared and her eyes seemed to hurt from the brightness. Prayers for their spirits. Incredible journey! Thanks for sharing! They are beautiful!!

[@penjim2013]

Well done Dawn....we can't begin to know what you've gone through, but we know how traumatised you were, so seeing you outside and looking up at the sky, with wonder, is humbling to watch. You're so very brave and now you're loved. Thank you to everyone at Animals Asia for your help, patience and love that you've shown to Dawn, and all of the Bears. I can't wait to see her step onto the grass, but her new life has already started. 🙏👏🐾🐻💕 Penny from Christchurch. 🇬🇧

[@LetsTravelThroughTime]

OH... bears are on KZbin reading comments now are they? 😂 I'm dying.... stop!!!!!

[@susanrasmussen5167]

Thank you for the love and care.

[@ange1mom438]

It breaks my heart to know that these amazing creatures have been kept in such awful conditions. Bless all the organizations that rescue these animals and treat their traumas and strive to give them a better life with love and care. Bears are so amazing, their personalities really shine through once they’ve been given the opportunity to be a bear.

[@marianshattock2732]

Look at how much her coat has improved, she's like different animal.Well done to those of you who have looked after her.

[@benji.B-side]

Bless those who rescued her, taking her from cruelty into a world of care and love. I really wanted to see her take that first step onto the grass. 'One small step for Dawn, one giant leap for Bearkind'. 😀🙏❤

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️ ... or 'moonkind'? 😉

[@tishwilson517]

Darling girl

[@rosanneducharme5486]

God bless these poor abused animals. May Dawn have a life of peace, love, and happiness she so very deserves. Thank You All for helping rescue these beautiful bears and giving them the life they were given to enjoy in your sanctuary!

[@caroledwards3289]

She's like a grown up baby cub without her mother by her side. 😢 But, she gets the life she was born to have all these years later. 🎉 Thank you all.

[@reneelash1091]

That's very true and sad to think of it like they're all just big baby bear cubs because they were born into the bile farm. Or stolen from the forest

[@johnleos1687]

God please bless these bears with long, healthy and happy lives! 🐾🐾💞

[@isabellebaudin5240]

I’m so happy for Dawn and her friends. They are so brave to adapt themselves to their new lives…. and it’s amazing to watch all the steps.

[@spirithorse4989]

She looks so good and I can see the wonder and happiness on her face.

[@emiliebova]

Aww! Glad she lived long enough to get outside!

[@theblackcat5778]

Dawn is stunning, she keeps looking at the sky 😢 Much comfort and ❤in your new life ❤❤❤❤

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@ChooseCompassion]

She’s a very brave girl considering what she’s gone through. Watching all these bears going outside for the first time is literally the first step towards their recovery and a privilege to be able to share it. I’m so grateful she’s in your loving hands now. And having the other bears come out for support is so beautiful. Sending you lots of love Dawn. ❤❤❤

[@starseed8087]

2:16 I like the moment she looks right into the sky the first time 🥲

[@corinnefaucher5832]

C est toujours si émouvant de voir ces pauvres animaux découvrir le monde ! Merci a tous ceux qui s occupent d eux !

[@p.s.6021]

Thanks for this bear 🙏✝️💖

[@emzky2249]

Thank you Animals Asia! Go Dawn! ❤❤❤

[@Here2There.246]

Best thing I’ve seen in a while! To top this, Dawn will walk on grass and try the swing!

[@CLGUWS3746]

Bless you all. What a wonderful thing you have done. I hope the rest of Dawn’s life is filled with good health and smiles every day.

[@myrakeefer5977]

My heart hurts for what she has gone through. Dawn you are going on the greatest adventure from now on. Wishing you all the love in the world.

[@khari8713]

So beautiful to watch...all the bears have waited a lifetime to experience the joy and contentment Animal Asia has given them. To feel freedom is the most beautiful feeling however you choose to enjoy it ❤

[@marcyking461]

Sadly, most of these bears never knew what they were missing, but I must say, I am sure experiencing their new found freedom is, indeed, blissful for them. It certainly is a joy to watch them tip-toe out into the big wide open, knowing the best is yet to come for them all, no doubt about that.

[@bevrussell1192]

It brought tears to my eyes to see her venture outside…one paw at a time! I have followed Dawn’s journey from the moment you rescued her… God bless all of you! And God bless Dawn for having the courage to go that extra step. What a brave girl! Thank you for all you do for these beautiful creatures that have been abused for so long!❤❤❤❤

[@joet7136]

So glad the bears get along well and they all have a much nicer life to look forward to now.

[@janeroyce6568]

Thank you Animals Asia for all the work you do.

[@ER-dn3pk]

Merci infiniment ANIMALS ASIA pour cette magnifique ourse qui découvre enfin la liberté ❤ 👏 !

[@juliemay2912]

Dawn can now put her 20 years of sorrow, grief and agony behind her, as now she's in paradise loving life with Twilight, Sunset, and Midnight. This is epic like so many of hundreds of rescues before her. I fought to keep back the tears watching this beautiful video. The part when she looks up to Jill and staff, was when I lost it completely 😢 with happiness. Those eyes...... 💗🙏

[@jackiereynolds7943]

What a brave girl she is ! Lovely to see her happy with her friends x

[@vicstee482]

I always cry tears of joy watching these amazing bears. It truly is the most special thing that you do for these very precious angels. It is just unbearable to even try to understand the horrific life they have had for year after year after year. Thank god for animals asia ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lunkis3233]

This is so wonderful to see. I'm crying happy tears.

[@user-qz9oc4xi2i]

I had tears in my eyes watching Dawn step out. Fantastic work by her carers.

[@geraldinemryan]

Well done EVERYONE!❤🥰🇮🇪

[@anntrope491]

♡ ☆ ♡ BLESSINGS ON THESE SWEET BEARS, & HER RESCUERS !! ♡☆♡

[@lisaforeman6312]

You are all truly miracle workers! Angels here on earth!! Thank you so very much for all your time, effort, HEART and LOVE you give endlessly every moment of every day! Bless you!

[@laurencelemoine8333]

Oh my goodness! What an emotional video 😢❤ Beautiful Dawn ❤

[@Butterfly-zs2pc]

It fills my heart to see Dawn outside! Such a beautiful moment, OMG! You can see how happy she is being outside, she has a beautiful smile.

[@Annie134178]

I first found out about your organization at my school in San Francisco. I have followed you here and donated when I could/can. Thank you for all you do. These videos and seeing the bears play in water, relax on a swing, or eat some fresh food just brings so much joy. ❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you so much Annie for your ongoing kindness and support, you're saving and changing the lives of so many bears! ❤️

[@veroniqueboulvard6315]

Jill...❤️ Animals Asia...❤️ Thank you so much for giving them their life and their dignity back. Thank you so much for the lessons of kindness you give to human societies. You are life givers and teachers 🙏

[@raffydp1558]

❤🎉❤BEAUTIFUL AND TOUCHING! 🙏🙏THANK YOU WONDERFUL WORKERS AND CAREGIVERS FOR YOUR INCREDIBLE,HARD,DIFFICULT WORK OF LOVE TO REHABILITATE THESE TRAUMATIZED ANIMALS..YOU ARE TRUE SHINY HEROES TO ME..GOD BLESS YOU ALL..🙏🙏🙏

[@LLynnThomason]

Thank you for all you do. Good luck Dawn. Enjoy the outdoors. 💕👏

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@MADLAB57]

Love this, thank you for giving her and the rest of the bears a better, happier life 👍🏻

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@lizzie7223]

Thank you for sharing Dawn's journey with us, take your time sweeie, you have the rest of your life.

[@elainecolladodower8855]

Heartfelt Thanks to Animals Asia. You do the most wonderful work in saving and releasing these beautiful sad bears into a paradise of trees and grass, something they have never seen before in their lives. They must think they're in heaven. 😊

[@chiptenor]

Very touching. Blessings to the wonderful bears, and may their lives be forever changed in their new found freedom. And certainly blessings to the dedicated staff, also, for helping to make all this happen. Thank you!

[@anndownsouth5070]

I don't think I have ever heard of moon bears before. They are gorgeous. How can anybody mistreat such beautiful majestic animals? Thank you for saving them, and may God bless you all and these beautiful girls. 💕🐾💖

[@HKAAF]

Hi Ann, yes they are beautiful aren't they? If you'd like to know more about bear bile farming you can do here: www.animalsasia.org/intl/media/news/news-archive/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-bear-bile-farming.html.

[@helenatapper7779]

Thank you Animals Asia from the bottom of my heart and soul for saving precious Dawn and other beautiful bears. 🐻🙏❤

[@mrsilbo6499]

It's heartwarming to see Dawn and friends 'tasting freedom' with all their senses. ❤

[@annguarnieri8936]

She is absolutely beautiful and she deserves to be free and live her life the best way she can 😊

[@sharonduval3959]

Broke my heart when she looked up. I feel like crying for her. I'm so angry at the people that kept her in a cage. But right now I'm so happy for her. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@phoenixjones660]

Look at 🐻 Dawn's fur! She's glistening!! ❤❤❤ Look at Twilight and Midnight , curious and supporting! Full on 😭 from us watching here on repeat.... Dawn , there's just something about you and your courage that transcends species, you are all of us, and we couldn't ❤❤❤ you more. So, so beautiful...🤗🐻

[@BodyFixExercises]

Seeing the sky must be so weird and scary for them at first. I have a special place for Dawn heart. She's been through soooo much. But she's come so far , especially with Twilight and Midnight to help her. She looks so much healthier. Her fur is really starting to shine. Good on your Beautiful Dawn. We're behind all the way!💗💗💗😘

[@JR-iw8du]

Wonderful transformation ... life can only get better for Dawn. 😊😊😊

[@alliehamilton-calhoun162]

I can't count the number of times I've been ashamed of my own species. The only species who dishes out cruelty/ abuse for the pure _joy_ of it. I wish that people who have an overabundance of money would donate it to places like this instead of buying a yacht or giving it to their alma mater. I'm working on restoring my yard to native habitat, a drop in the bucket towards healing the Earth, but if I'm ever in the position to help, I will. Thank you for treating these animals with dignity.

[@lildebboston455]

This made me so happy. Dawn no longer has to think about her past. She will be ok with the help of all these tremendous people that are taking care of her. I hope she can continue to trust and be a super happy Bear...🐻💖

[@lizjones6897]

I feel really emotional watching this. May Dawn enjoy every moment left to her.

[@henriettagosling8221]

So heartbreaking and beautiful and thank you to the amazing carers who are working with these traumatised bears. ❤ 3:38

[@sherryanimallover7506]

That is so sad thank you for helping her. ❤️🙏🇺🇸🐕🇺🇸🙏❤️

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@HanneloreFinster]

🥺❤🎉 Endlich haben diese fantastischen Tiere ihren Frieden. Dankeschön von ganzem Herzen. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alastairis]

So incredible to see Dawn a world away from the broken bear found on a bile farm. Keep going till they're all free to walk on grass (or choose not to yet in Dawn's case!)

[@normasouthwood3182]

What makes anyone think that it's ok to treat animals with such cruelty and disrespect? Thank you Animals Asia.

[@elaineegerton7696]

How cruel for Dawn the bear to be stuck in a box for 20 years... 😢 its heartbreaking .. so glad shes out and with other bears and in the daylight and fresh air now .. thankyou to the bear team for rescuing ❤❤❤ god bless you all x

[@EryberrieTrueCrime]

Thank you for rescuing these beautiful babies, they are so loved and you guys are amazing x

[@philmanning2549]

Bless her heart, love Dawn, this is so wonderful 💖 that you so much for saving her, adorable bear💕❤️🐻

[@galaplacidia4698]

Mil gracias a quienes han hecho posible que esta preciosa criatura sea libre al fin. 😢😢Gracias.

[@marjoriegoodwin2993]

Cats and dogs, and bears all came from one common ancestor. Thank you for enriching Dawn`s life and allowing her some much longed for freedom.