Bear Mark is finally home! ❄️

Watch for a true winter miracle! ❄️
Bear Mark lived a sad life as the last restaurant bear in Albania. He was confined to a concrete cage, that was built without plans of Mark ever leaving. 💔 However, our dedicated team gave their all to rescue poor Mark, including cutting the cage open, and bring him to our BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach - where he can now, finally, live a species-appropriate life. 🐻
Mark is currently getting used to his new life and carefully exploring his surroundings. 🏞️ After his initial adjustment period, further measures for improving his health condition will be decided.
Thanks to your support he will get to enjoy a beautiful, big enclosure 🌳 with real ground beneath his paws for the rest of his life.
Stay tuned for more updates! If you want to support Mark's future, please consider donating here ➡️ bit.ly/free-mark 💕
0:00 Intro
0:39 Day 1
03:52 Day 2
07:06 Day 3 / Rescue
11:40 Transfer
12:32 Release
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[@pamelapreedy1797]

Mark looked round at his new home as if he was thinking he'd died and gone to heaven. Credit must be given to the new restaurant owner for doing the right thing. The faces of the Four Paws team radiate goodness, love, humanity - they are beautiful people. Wishing Mark a long and happy life with other rescued bears for companions.💖

[@JaneH-rj9jt]

That's exactly what I thought, the way he stood almost wide eyed and you could tell he couldn't believe it, qué for me to burst into tears. God bless you all for the wonderful work you do 🙏♥️

[@mirkkasalo5868]

It is awful that bear was in cage that has too small door for him to go out 😢

[@lynnebaldwin330]

What sort of person would be attracted to a eat at a restaurant holding a wild animal hostage so cruelly? Despicable!

[@User12345fan]

What sort of people are attracted to zoos? Most zoos aren’t bigger than that cage for bears or polar bears.

[@lynnebaldwin330]

@@User12345fanSame sort of people I guess. Never wanted to go to a Zoo myself, or an animal circus.

[@WendyJoseph-ww8ws]

Haven't been near a zoo for more years than I can remember. The only positive thing that I can think of, regarding the (decent) ones is the fact that many animals who are extinct in the wild, may some day be returned to where they belong. @@lynnebaldwin330

[@ac8907]

@lynnebaldwin330. Poor and ignorant people, I suppose.

[@ac8907]

@@lynnebaldwin330 Some Zoos rescue species in danger……

[@dixiee3554]

Bless all at Four Paws! And the new restaurant owner who was wise to Mark's suffering. His eyes when he first saw his new home just made me cry. Happy days, Mark!❤❤❤

[@laurelgirard8475]

I just moved North 3 states in New England. I can’t imagine the shock and happiness he will feel exploring his new home!

[@Dxevi]

20 years of pain..Mighty Mark gave us a true lesson on resilience! No excuses ,no mercy for the sick bastards who kept these gorgeous bears captive all these years,Albania need some serious laws against animal cruelty ,twisted humans who let this happening without saying a word..but they forgot not everyone is like them,thank you for saving these glorious bears,they deserve to live free and happy now🙏✨

[@moondustgirl2132]

This made me tear up. Thank you for rescuing poor Mark. Glad he's now having a great and happy life. ❤🐻❤

[@dobermommartha]

What a beautiful, beautiful bear. The expression of pure astonishment on his face says it all for me.

[@kathleenlynch5763]

Oh I love this bear.this is the first time I've seen this.and I'm crying.have a happy and free life you beautiful bear.❤❤❤

[@marybarratt2649]

Heartbreaking to see his former cage and to think of twenty years of misery. Four Paws does remarkable work in caring for animals all over the world. The look on poor Mark's face as he is released is so moving. I hope he has many years ahead of him and that he can have a good life to look forward to. Thank you to everyone concerned.

[@jweber297]

It's time to receive a Nobel prize.

[@yasmineellis4075]

Thank you Four Paws for rescuing Mark! 💚

[@Malvictis]

God, 20 years in the cage... Bless everyone involved in his liberation!

[@ClaudiaGalliottPitts-gy8cw]

To all at Four Paws, thank you for being the compassionate, empathic, caring people you are and being the voice for those who cannot speak. The world needs more animal lovers.

[@lizzie7223]

Please keep us updated on Mark's progress. Thank you.

[@patriciabourke1930]

Mark is now a thankfully a member of 🐾🐾 family❤❤ Beautiful soul he so deserves this❤

[@pattimiller9157]

To see how sad his face was and then when he stepped out of the cage you look at him ..I swear to God he was smiling ..SO BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏🙏 THANK YOU

[@Muhdah1972]

It's so good to see Mark free and able to feel grass & ❄️ beneath his paws. Some of the most emotional parts in this video is seeing him look around before exiting the transport cage and hearing him described as a shy soul. Animals are thinking, feeling beings meant to be free in the wild. They're not meant to be held captive by humans. We would never tolerate that treatment. Thank you to the Four Paws staff for doing this work and for the care, love & respect you continue to give to animals.

[@sambesisky5517]

Yes, I couldn’t agree more to all you’ve said. His face expressed so much in that moment of release. He was so overwhelmed. I think we can‘t completely comprehend what it means for him to touch natural ground and smell the winter forest after 20 years of horrific captivity and neglect. It‘s good to know that he will be in a beautiful place and well cared for for the rest of his life. So glad there are no more restaurant bears in Albania! I wish you a beautiful day👋🍀🌞

[@cygnusne]

His face when the door opened and he first saw the woods in front of him.. ❤❤

[@veroniqueboulvard6315]

His eyes.... He is shocked of what he sees... His sight is printed in me..

[@EP-yd7vz]

Bless you, bless you, bless you for helping him and countless other animals. Please keep us updated! What a magnificent bear.

[@mylanto6163]

Wow, what a journey to bring Mark home! I don't think I have cried this many tears for any animal rescue such as Mark, and I have seen and support many Four Paws incredible rescues. Watching Mark on day 1 lying on the dirty concrete in that lonely cage imprisoned for 20 years for the sake of human entertainment was aching my heart. His eyes was so gentle and yet sad. By the last day of the journey, the excitement of everyone accomplishment was just thrilling to watch, all I want to look forward was Mark reactions to his new home. The moment he opens his eyes, I can see it shines with wonder, curiosity, hope, freedom and it almost look like tears as well. And when he walks out slowly to the open air and step on the ground in which he has never known, with his head up and his eyes was fill with happiness, that was the ultimate moment I broke into tears of joy. I wish I can see him in person but for now I am happy Mark is free and he is where he belongs. From my heart and soul, thankyou Four Paws rescuers, vet and restaurant owner for your dedication, effort, kindness, and love to give Mark his freedom and home. I have been your supporter and will always stand by for all your incredible work of saving all animals lives. Bless you all.

[@amberforsey5187]

Through You Tube and my love for animals, I found Four-Paws. I will always support their work, always. Bears have a special place in my heart. Especially Brown Bears. For Bear Mark, this must be overwhelming. 20 years in a concrete cage! But no more! Be happy and be a BEAR Mark!

[@brendanlockyer9024]

What a fantastic group of people to save Mark from his misery, thanks to four paws he is now Free. Excellent work Four Paws.

[@lizzie7223]

I can't even imagine whats involved in these rescues and the transportation, thank you for your love and dedication in saving these animals. Welcome home, Mark, enjoy your new life, you deserve it, they all do 🐻❤🙏.

[@karenreith7091]

Best Christmas present seeing Mark in his new home thanks to my lovely son for buying me my present, a donation to four paws to help rescue him and to everyone at four paws for the incredible, tireless work you do, all us animal lovers appreciate it.

[@shirleynicholas6465]

Thank you thank you thank you for rescuing Mark. You are one of my most favourite charities. Bless you all for everything you do for animals in need, your love, compassion and kindness for helpless creatures knows no bounds.

[@mar8888]

Sobbing tears of sorrow and joy for this beautiful, stunning, majestic Mark. Thank you Four Paws!

[@Shnyhmng]

When Mark felt natural ground for the first time in 20 years, and the look on his face was so happy... I am so moved that I can't help but just cry. Four Paws International, the work you do is so incredible and valuable ❤❤❤

[@FOURPAWSInternational]

Thank you for your kind words! 🐻❤️

[@robtatum5277]

Well done to sll involved heartbreaking & uplifting thankyou

[@Iron2017]

Wonderful news! Had to cry at this, his first look at his new home was so emotional, what must he have been thinking? Id love to know. So glad iv donated monthly to u FP, its worth far more than money to see these poor innocent souls finally get a decent life 👏👏👏💝 Please show updates on his new life.

[@chantalbeyer8458]

Mark being welcomed into his new home is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Vielen Dank, Ihr seit super!

[@taniaminor1616]

😢😢😢 this break my heart ❤️ but happy that he finally has a better life after 20 years

[@lilym2432]

Love his little heart. Bless everyone involved in rescuing this beautiful creature. 🐻❤️🐻❤️

[@art3mis290]

💯❤God bless ALL of you. You are doing God's work God's Warriors!🐻You are much loved!☯☮

[@Ashanti71]

20 years🥺😢😭

[@edeluna2321]

Crying tears of joy for Mark. The look on his face was so poignant. Confusion and hope. Good luck to Mark for a happy life now. Thank you to Four Paws! What a job you do.

[@nancylogan5575]

His face - the absolute wonder - priceless. Tears here!

[@user-wr5cn6kw7j]

This is just magnificent. Wishing mark a happy life in the sanctuary 💕💕💕👍

[@annaferrari6422]

How exciting to see Mark come out of the create and look around in amazement. He is so sweet. Be happy Mark, you deserve it.

[@galepatrick1702]

I cried seeing his wonder at his new world = Awesome rescue by FOUR PAWS-

[@Nitka022]

Awwwww....that look of wonder! Bewilderment! He did not know what he was looking at and what he was seeing....and then that smile....heart breaking and heart warming at the same time...I wept...again.....Thank you will never be enough for all you do for all animals...but thank you! xoxoxox

[@martinputt6421]

Awesome work Four Paws as always, thank you for rescuing Mark.

[@penjim2013]

The look of sheer wonderment on Mark's beautiful face, as he takes in his new surroundings, is humbling to see. Welcome to your new home Mark, may you have many happy years there, and lots and lots of grapes! 🐻🍇 Penny from Christchurch. 🇬🇧

[@pattimiller9157]

The fact that he was there so long he grew bigger than the door ..trapped in steel surrounding kills me 😔💔 seeing them cut the steel thank God 🙏💗

[@WendyJoseph-ww8ws]

Yes. Yes. Yes~ 😍😍😍❤❤❤

[@PaulaPablito]

I'm so happy for Mark! Had to cry so much throughout this video! Thank you!

[@irenemurray6303]

The look of pure amazement and bewilderment broke my heart!! Thank you 🙏 for fighting for his freedom!!❤🎉

[@jackiecloke2808]

So greatful....thank you for saving him 👍🐾🐾🙏🙏🙏

[@nilecrocodileRobyn]

Darling Mark, may your days now be filled with joy forever 💗

[@angie6050]

I am so happy for you Mark 💗 🙏💕🌟🐻🐻🌲💕🙏 Thank you to all Four Paws team, partners and supporters. What a lovely gift for you all.

[@pennywelstead164]

Thank you to everyone at Four Paws and welcome to your new home Mark. Most people downsize when they move in older life....no such thing for you sweet Mark....you now have all the room you want and need, and a brilliant team on hand if you need them. Happy New year Mark and may you now have many happy years ahead of you. Bless your sweet heart. 🙏❤👏🇬🇧

[@mikepougher848]

Thankyou to the new restaurant owner for his humane act. I wept tears of joy to watch Mark relocated into his new home in Austria. It's unbelievable that it's taken 20 years to free this beautiful bear. Great achievement, well done 4-Paws. Mike P 🙂💕👍🐻

[@bunglejoy3645]

I'm so glad you said that it's the previous owner , who is disgusting beyond belief when giving up the restaurant he should have contacted the team not left it to the poor new owner he obviously knew it wasent right him being there it could have been extremely dangerous if he'd got out while there was guests there , plus as albania us proberly slowly opening to tourists lots of European tourists would have been horrified so bravo to new owner doing right thing, though I bet previous owners nowhere to be gound

[@Jillyjogs]

Tears running down my face - but so much gratitude to all the amazing people who are part of the rescue teams. Please give us updates as he settles in to his new home.

[@MaxivanJoy]

tears running down my face..thank you from the bottom of heart for what you did🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼endless blessings...many,many years ago i've visited albania and i was shocked when i saw a bear in a tiny trailer next to a food stand and also other wild animals in cages of another restaurant.i will never forget this pictures.i am grateful for all the work you guys did.thank you❣️

[@carolinamenke]

Esa mirada... por Dios... Perdon Mark por la ignorancia y maldad humana. GRACIAS a los humanos de FOUR PAWS. Hay Esperanzas. 🙌🏽❤️🙌🏽❤️

[@ahmetbecene1375]

Keep us updated❤️

[@MyChemicalRS]

The welcome sign for Mark was so sweet! I'm happy he will finally be living his best life in a place like this! He very much deserves it

[@FOURPAWSInternational]

He was welcome and is still treated like the fantastic and resilient little brown bear he is 🐻❤

[@gabriellew6467]

Caring for those in need - 4 Paws does it flawlessly. Forever my favourite charity

[@sadstevens4692]

❤️🐾🐾🙏 Happy Holidays Mark ❤️

[@irenecerri6750]

La cara de ese oso cuando abren la puerta es increible y maravillosa.

[@jimmyhamm6041]

14:05 the smile on his face the ultimate gift and feeling of freedom .😊

[@ginnybevan8385]

Brilliant Four Paws! Truly exciting, heartwarming and inspirational. Thank you so much for rescuing brave Mark.

[@thatsright4116]

I cried tbh when he saw the snow and was overwhelmed 😭

[@ProducedByFMB]

this film is the best christmas present ❤️ thank you for rescuing this wonderful bear mark! 🙂

[@carolinamenke]

Su mirada... por Dios, su mirada ... Nunca Mas encerrar animales, Nunca Mas manipular animales. APOYEMOS A FOUR PAWS

[@marionblumenfeld]

Thank you so much dear FOUR PAWS! MARK is safe now! His eyes told us everything!❤ he.s so thankful!❤

[@FOURPAWSInternational]

He's an incredible bear, we're lucky to have him! 🐻♥

[@truthserum5202]

Thank you Four Paws for saving so many lost Souls.

[@chr.burm.2529]

All diese Länder, die es akzeptieren das Tiere in solchen Verhältnissen leben müssen, sollten für derartige Aktionen zahlen. Vier Pfoten, danke für eure Arbeit. Habe jedes Mal Tränen in den Augen.

[@lilianacastillo4663]

Your organization is too awesome!!

[@suewilliams4555]

Happy new year to 4 paws 🐾 and all the animals in their new homes. Especially Mark. He looks like he was saying this is better for me. I love ❤️ it.

[@tajmajal4197]

Thank you, wonderful Four Paws/Vier Pfoten team!

[@pressousbailey8888]

I'm in tears. The look on his face when he stepped out of the cage was incredibly and deeply powerful. To the rescuers i say thank you for the compassion dedication and hard work you are doing for those who haven't got a voice of their own. Im so grateful that he was finally rescued and can experience love instead of abuse. ❤❤❤

[@roktag2294]

Tears of sadness for what he has gone through and of joy to see him free again. Thankyou four paws for being one of the most wonderful rescue organisations in the world 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹

[@paulinev1757]

It's so nice to see people helping these poor animals 😢... Now he can be happy 😁

[@varshasrivastva8554]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rosannakiseliuk3732]

Thank you every one at 4 paws for saving this beautiful bear freedom at last ❤

[@jesusdisciple4216]

I Cried like a baby when I saw this, thank you for all you do for these beautiful bears!

[@marybarratt2649]

I’ve watched this rescue a few Tim’s and get choked up every time. The look on his dear face when he is released is just priceless.

[@Caroline26B]

This is why I will keep donating in the future! So glad he is on his journey to a better life! Thank you!!!!!!

[@WendyJoseph-ww8ws]

Being on a disability support pension, I'm not in a position to do much financially. Donating to FP is high on my wish list. Going to happen very soon now...

[@ozdigg9254]

This was so wonderful. Thank you everyone who had a hand in Mark's rescue and new home.

[@dannesys]

Another one here to stream tears. How can we humans ever do this to any animal? It is shocking beyond belief. The Four Paws team are such an admirable group. Thank you for this incredible healing story.❤

[@micapandurcic8739]

Thanks Four Paws International for rescuing bear Mark, but when you will be rescuing poor bears in captivity in Bosnia and Herzegovina ? Greetings to all of you, Mica

[@AuthenticWaves]

Thank you all, for what it's worth; rewards come from them, not much for us. Mark AND your smiles when releasing him are under 'no comment'.

[@csillabatorligeti835]

❤️🙏❤️ Köszönet a munkátokért! Fantasztikus EMBEREK vagytok!

[@mariaharrison7228]

Magical, his face looking up at the sky, his smile as he came out, my happy and sad tears at the same time, THANK YOU ❤❤

[@suelittle253]

The look in Mark's eyes when that cage door comes up. He is just stunned with the sight and smells he is taking in. Thank you to the new restaurant owner for wanting a better life for him and 4 Paws for making it happen!

[@matthewfarney15]

I'm telling you.. you guys never disappoint.. I have tears in my eyes once again..IF ANY ORGANIZATION IS MAKING LIVES OF ANIMALS BETTER ITS YOU GUYS!!! these animals truly need help and you guys find them. I love you

[@jamilahana1728]

This made me cry...he was smiling when he got out! Humans can be so cruel and heartless! Thank you for saving Mark, God bless you all.🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖

[@DJ-tb4ni]

So so sad! 20 yrs. I hope he has some time to actually enjoy his new life.❤ Better late than never. God bless all🙏🏽👱🏻‍♀️

[@art3mis290]

❤Of course you have a cat and a dog as pets I would expect nothing less from an animal lover and savior.💯 It made me smile at the end when I see Mark lying on straw with carrots🥕 that he does not like apparently, or cucumbers🥒 lol. He will discover many "New" things in the days to come. I will be watching for future videos👀. Thank you for all you and everyone else do for the bears🐻, much love and respect.☯☮

[@clairetomkyns175]

I love watching animal rescues, but I wish I could see more of the animals' happily-ever after.

[@FOURPAWSInternational]

Hi there, please make sure to check out our channel as we do update about our rescues - including Mark! For example here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6bZgGmVgauSqM0 🐻

[@user-lj4mb1td1s]

🥺🥹🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anjilala]

Mark is such a sweet thoughtful bear. It was wonderful seeing how he immediately embraced his new home. Seeing the genuine joy on his face was incredible

[@sonyg9018]

It was the complete look of wonder & amazement in his sweet & gentle eyes when the door was lifted and he got to see his new enclosure for the first time that just broke my heart. You could clearly see how completely astonished & in awe he was. These rescuers are marvellous and do so much for these poor terribly abused animals. If we feel so happy to see all these animals rescued from their hellish existence these rescuers must just feel beyond elated to see them experiencing this freedom for the first time in their lives. These people are absolute HEROES. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@corneliaruhr7563]

So schön das mark gerettet wurde. Ich wünsche allen ein schönes Weihnachtsfest ❤️

[@JanetJames-dw6xo]

Oh wow he is huge, very magnificent The look on his face when he saw snow, pure happiness

[@madelainesherwood5903]

Oh God Bless Mark! May he have many, many happy years in the sanctuary xxxxxxxxxxx

[@tsheringpaldenbhutia9147]

Thank you so much for everything you have done for innocence 👍 🙏🏽 👍👍👍👍👍🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KnockOut242]

Poor sweet babies 😢. Thank you for being angels to these innocent souls 🙏🏼

[@jayneneewing2369]

God bless every person who got this beautiful bear to freedom.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

That cage was disgusting. Poor Mark, but also very lucky Mark. What a difference in environment! My utmost thanks to all involved.

[@melissastreeter22]

Fabulous! It's what all of us watching would like to do.

[@beatrizebierwirth5764]

It’s his facial expression when you open the door to have to walk out. He looking at the outside amazed by the beauty he was missing! Y’all are amazing!

[@user-fh9qi3cw4d]

Congratulations from spain..you,FOUR PAWS,ANIMALS ASIA, HUMAN SOCIETY...FREE BEARS..MAKE THE DIFERENCE.THANKS

[@theglanconer6463]

Thank you ! and kudos to the new restaurant owner for freeing Mark ! Good man !