Dawn takes her first steps into her forever home!

Dawn made it! 😍
Dawn moved to her forever home earlier today with her friends Midnight and Twilight.
As you know, Dawn was severley traumatised from her time on the bile farm. We always knew it was going to take our brave girl a lot of time, patience and encouragement to take that momentous step into her den.
If you watched the live video earlier you'll have seen that Dawn was hesitating to step into her den, so we stopped the live stream to give her time and space to do it when she was ready.
The team sat with her over their lunch break encouraging and guiding her until, two hours later, she finally did it...
Our brave girl stepped into her new den and within about 20 minutes she was exploring the new sights, sounds and smells with wonder and excitement.
We think this is just the beginning for Dawn and we couldn't be more grateful to every one of you who has supported her along her incredible journey.
You could help us rescue and mend more bears like Dawn with a monthly donation. Your gift, however big or small, means everything to these broken bears.
Join us today: www.animalsasia.org/give
Thank you.
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[@lilliankeane5731]

The sniffing of air as she sat in that tub of water, the grabbing of the tree branches to her chest .. best and most heart warming thing I’ve seen on youtube all year. ♥️.

[@HKAAF]

Thank you

[@lunkis3233]

Hello my friend, so you are here to, It's amazing to se this isn't it. Happy tears. I watched this 4 months ago, just saw a new video on her.

[@brendanorris9944]

To see her sitting and playing in that tub of water melts my heart ❤️

[@lesliepropheter5040]

Her reaction to water rushing against her body when she turned around quickly proves that she never had a pool of water to go into.

[@billrobbins5874]

Seems to approve. Just breathing in all the new surrounding scents. ♥️👍♥️

[@joannesmith2354]

Made me cry, but so happy for this beautiful 🐻😊

[@tzar103]

A tub of water 💕 wasn’t it so lovely to watch her enjoy it I think we shared the same feeling 💕

[@PupsMolly72]

She’s a bear!! She needs a much bigger pool area besides a tub!!

[@valansley]

The cruelty and ignorance she suffered is beyond belief but Dawn is in heaven now thanks to wonderful people THANK YOU ❤

[@precious7365]

Tears of Joy and tears of sorrow my heart bursts seeing Dawn discovering her very own den. Watching her looking up at her bamboo toy in wonderment 😢 And watching her splashing in her bath . I am humbled indeed. Dear Brave Dawn you have made it home. 🐻💕🌈🥗🥰

[@sandyhorrobin9575]

Every word you say is so true. Bless her heart. Poor little love. Stay strong Dawn. Ther is so much more to come that is new and love and care from those that surround you. One day you will be out with the others, playing in the sun. And then we will all be crying again. 🐻💕😍❤️

[@HKAAF]

Thank you for following and supporting Dawn's journey to recovery 🐻❤️

[@ravensinclair4793]

SWEET WONDERFUL DAWN. WE LIVE YOU. WE HONOR YOU AND BLESS YOU. WE WILL HELP YOU AND PROTECT YOU. WE WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS. ❤❤❤❤❤ 😅😅😅😂😂

[@angiedodd3016]

I'm sad and happy at the same time. How wonderful to see her look around in wonderment . Thankyou all that bought this miracle to these poor bears

[@BustedFlush7096]

Amen! Couldn’t have said it better!

[@sylviekins]

No creature should ever have to endure the suffering that Dawn has experienced. May she know only relaxation and joy from now on- thank you Animals Asia team❤🙏❤

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@jackiewright5643]

What an amazing transformation from a broken, traumatised bear to a trusting soul who did not know water existed!! Thank you AA, you are truly the best ❤❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Jackie 🐻❤️

[@sallygillespie8829]

Makes me so happy to see Dawn slowly come out of her broken shell, what an incredible charity and brilliant team of people looking after the bears 🎉❤❤❤❤

[@HKAAF]

thank you so much for supporting us - we couldn't go this far without incredible supporters like you!

[@TakeTheRide]

That's sweet bear doesn't even know what to do with herself. She can move freely and she is just in awe of her new surroundings. Bless her.

[@Enlightened77777]

She has NEVER been anywhere but a tiny cage, to watch her apprehension into bigger space and freedom is sad and happy. Sad because she has never experienced freedom and happy she is FREE! My heart is. Full for Her sweet dawn❤

[@Hatchetforce]

Another beautiful denizen of this earth harmed by the greed of men, rescued by the strength and kindness of those atoning for all of our wrongs. So wonderful to witness this. Thank you.

[@kennethstair3874]

I don't think it's greed necessarily. It's a bizarre cocktail of callousness, stupidity and superstition with some other motivations mixed in. I hope humanity can close the door on this sad situation soon.

[@gioillazordan4788]

She is starting to play! That is a good sign.

[@bodhi7449]

It's truly impressive the huge patience and commitment that guys of AnimalsAsia team put for giving to these lovely creatures a second life. One of the greatest animal welfare organisations in this World❤ Grazie ragazzi!🙏🏻🐾🐻🇮🇹

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Bodhi for following and supporting Dawn's journey to recovery ❤️🐻

[@Michellelovesanimals]

Dawn is such a beautiful soul. How could people have treated her with such abuse for so long. It has to stop. 👿

[@Paris222pa]

I agree!!!👍

[@gailframpton7758]

It fills my heart to see Dawn finally find some peace and freedom in her awful life she led before x bless you all !

[@elizabethbarberis9058]

Oh my goodness - to see Dawn so engaged and emotionally responsive and - well - WET! I can't stop smiling. Thank You All. so much.

[@quantumtime6883]

Wow, what a change in behavior and personality, she appears to be smiling. Dawn appears to really like the bamboo mobile toy so very much. Just an amazing transformation, your staff did an amazing job!!!!

[@christinehall6441]

I'm terrified of bears, but they don't deserve deliberate cruelty and harm. 😢Thank you rescuers. 🙏

[@kristyhodgson2127]

Poor darling, how scary for her after all this time. New adventures , new tastes, new smells, I hope she enjoys all her new toys ❤️❤️❤️

[@carriebradley7634]

I watched the move and it hurt my heart for her. Seeing this, and seeing literally EVERYTHING she touches and looks at is with both trepidation and wonder. Her need to check out every inch above her..... it was as if she couldn't believe the room she has. I pray that a year from now she will be big and have her hair back. This is her beginning, i know. But her future looks bright!

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Carrie for caring about Dawn. Yes we hope so too, we are doing all we can to make sure she gets every opportunity to have what she was denied for so long. With your support Dawn will get there! 🐻❤️

[@vallee3140]

have you seen her now?? what a transformation, looks like a new bear.

[@kimmit.o.2069]

LOVE it when Dawn splashes the water. Such a small simple thing is such a BIG thing to this girl that was held captive. Be joyful honey! You are loved!! ❤🐻❤

[@HKAAF]

thank you so much Kimmi ❤️

[@teena602]

This breaks my heart. Thank you for helping Dawn and the rest.

[@lynnedanieli2537]

Freedom at last and now a life worth living after all the pain and suffering this beautiful bear has been through. Enjoy your life now lovely Dawn❤❤❤

[@michaelsullivan5548]

That poor moon bear. Thank god for Animals Asia and that she's now in a safe and comfortable environment where she can live out the rest of her days in peace and love!! 🐻

[@HKAAF]

Thank you for caring Michael ❤️🐻

[@Sassyglbeauty]

How precious she is taking everything in! So happy for her!

[@user-zh6rw2xp2z]

lovely to see her exploring and playing ❤😊

[@lucydean1063]

Awww sweet Dawn- toys, a pool and no cage. Bless these sweet bears and AA for working so hard on giving them a better life- ❤

[@frankfreeman1444]

Thank you for helping her. An old Yank living in Thailand appreciates your work and videos.

[@malgosiak790]

Bless her beary heart 🙏

[@ingabening1779]

Tears in my eyes, tears of sorrow, tears of joy, Dawn, brave bear, you opened your mind letting your new life in. Well done, Tam Dao (and new Bach Ma) team, amazing work.

[@HKAAF]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support. We couldn't do what we do without our amazing supporters 🐻♥

[@penjim2013]

Oh bless her....knowing how traumatised Dawn was, this is just wonderful to see. Thank you all so much for your love and patience with Dawn and letting her go at her own pace. I just know that she's going to be one happy Bear thanks to Animals Asia....just wait for your first bubble bath Dawn, they look like great fun. Enjoy the rest of your life sweet girl. 🙏🐾🐻💕 Penny from Christchurch. 🇬🇧

[@bspaet]

she can't believe that all this space is hers.. sweet girl loving the water. just wait until she gets outside. go dawn go. you deserve nothing but peace, rest and a long life. Thank you AA.🙏

[@cherrywhitaker7608]

What a huge difference all you wonderful kind people have made to this darling bear Dawn, ❤️❤️❤️

[@petercundy2322]

Bless her innocent, beautiful heart .

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@mr.d.572]

It's the "dawn" of a new day for this beautiful bear and that makes me happy ❤🎉🙏

[@LouciferFlump]

She looks at it all as though she’s almost thinking “this is too good to be true”. You all have such patience and do such wonderful things for these bears. Bless her, she’s in quite the poor physical condition. I hope she’s soon happy and healthy. 🙏🏻❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you, we think she'll only grow in confidence and happiness ❤️🐻

[@phoenixjones660]

😭❤️Oh, I'm all emotional now, how do you guys cope?? 🥰 There are not words - in English at least - to express how humbling it is to watch Dawn make this journey to reclaiming her 🐻 nature. The understanding and trust Sarah and team have built up, as you supported Dawn through her distress and eventual first 🐾.... And now, to watch the expression on her beautiful face! Dawn, I could almost feel the water as you wondrously stroked it with your paw. May every day be stuffed full of 🍌🌿, paddling and play, you bravest of 🌙🐻. ps I believe I spied a couple of rogue 🐻🐻 in your house earlier, name of Bosely and Vandrew ( 🤗 ❤you, dear sponsor 🐻) , reckon they will have a tale or two to spin you, once you make friends 🤗

[@angie6050]

Oh it was painful to see how frightened she was, from her past. But so so wonderful to see our beautiful Dawn calmed by your kindness and patience. 🤍💗💜💗🤍 💦🌿🐻🌿💦

[@precious7365]

I agree with you Phoenix They are such brave darling bears and the Animals Asia team are a gift from heaven .

[@phoenixjones660]

@@precious7365 ❤️ imagine! Her very own den!! It's an incredible vocation these guys have 🐻🤗

[@sylviekins]

Well said❤❤❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you for your kind words Phoenix and for following and supporting Dawn on her journey, she couldn't have done it without you 🐻❤️

[@carolinewalker9148]

The joy she shows with the realisation she is safe is just magical. I'm sure she is smiling!

[@soniabaines566]

Can't wait to see her step on to the soft grass for the first time, it must be so different from metal bars and small cages, to have all that space to play or relax when ever she wants , she deserves the best life ever ❤️ wishing her so much love and happiness xxxx

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Sonia 🥰🐻

[@marybarratt2649]

Oh bless her. She is so brave. After a couple of hours she has decided to enter her new den. A new beginning for her. It is very emotional watching her take these steps. You are doing wonderful work. Lovely to see her in her tub. Thank you a million times.

[@junecarmichael5159]

I'm so happy to see Dawn having fun and relaxing maybe for the first time in her life. A better life is now her future.

[@fioname3495]

Bless her heart. What a brave girl she is! 🙏😊💜

[@christagriggs]

❤Thank you Animals Asia ❤ Welcome to your new home Dawn ❤ We love you and hope you can start your healing journey with loads of TLC 🥰

[@lynnski7639]

The look of awe, wonder & amazement & it only get's better sweet brave girl, a whole new world awaits . I know it's a marathon & not a sprint but thank you AA for getting her on the road to recovery,can't wait to see her first steps outside 🙏❤️🥰

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Lynn for following and supporting Dawn's journey to recovery 🐻❤️

[@patriciafetty6342]

You are all in my prayers. Bless you for all you do and may Jesus shine down on these bears❤️

[@sylviekins]

Beautifully said❤

[@brendanorris9944]

Go for it Dawn you are now free and will be so happy meeting all your new chums 👍🤗🐻💕

[@brendahousley8739]

AHH bless dawn for finally taking steps into her new big home, thank you team for your lovley work, were would the poor bears be without you all 🥰

[@minkymandy6065]

The way she looks around in absolute awe of her surroundings. So precious.

[@Bombadillio]

I am overflowing with happiness and relief to see her experiencing safety and comfort and happiness and play. Thank you Animals Asia, for giving this tortured bear and others a chance at a happy life!

[@angiefoley7643]

So beautiful to see her having fun and being free ❤

[@jeannepeters8836]

🌻🌿🌷🐾💦🍀🍁🐾🌴😇 Adorable. After 20 years living in a terribly boring cage, DAWN is curious, playful, and thrilled with all the new stimulating things provided by the rescue team. 😇

[@alanhayward6719]

❤ Animals Asia ♥️

[@suz920]

So beautiful to see and the team must have felt overwhelmed to watch her play and discover.❤

[@amandadonegan2137]

She really appreciated that privacy. A huge dry cave with ber own private bath and miraculous snacks....and SPACE. She probably sang Bear Praises... My heart broke seeing her working out she could move OUT.

[@susanmartin3493]

Ah those beautiful bears they so happy they deserve this happiness after what they been through well done all you good people who helped them ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-ug7ln5zn3b]

So lovely to see Dawn enjoying herself like this . This is how a bears life should be free and doing what she wants to do. Absolutely wonderful to see god bless you Dawn have a super long life

[@richardjohnson5529]

Great to see a happy Bear at last.

[@carriebradley7634]

Boy, her senses are on overload. This is such a blessing to see. May she thrive every minute from here on out.❤

[@pseudononymouse]

That is so beautiful. Thank you , Animals Asia.

[@rosalindpugh4717]

Well done Dawn for overcoming your fear and taking the first steps into your new happy life x

[@carolpountney7627]

Just think of all those new experiences and sensations she is now having! The freedom to move around, have fun, eat, play or rest as she chooses. It is wonderful❤. Thank you!😊

[@marischasloan7463]

Thank goodness for people like you helping these animals xx

[@pattipatsy]

I'm so happy and proud of her!!! Well done Down!🐻❤❤❤😄

[@HKAAF]

Yes, she's so brave! ❤️🐻

[@Jesusofsuburbia768]

Poor girl, you can see the extreme mental torment she's had. So good to see her step outside that wretched cage, taking it all in. She loves the water. Thank you Animals Asia 🌹🐻🌹🐻

[@wicksee]

I’m very proud of her, beautiful bear.

[@HKAAF]

Thank you for your support for Dawn ❤️🐻

[@JohnJDNB]

She’s so adorable. Thank you for rescuing her!

[@BodyFixExercises]

She loves her tub! What simple, beautiful joy.💚💙💛

[@Loganbfd]

So happy that you rescued her. Glad that she's having a lovely time exploring her new home...made me cry. ❤️

[@natalietowner6780]

Oh what an amazing day for Dawn. She looks so happy 😊

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Natalie for supporting and following Dawn's journey ❤️🐻

[@hazelsmith5628]

Food ,glorious food !😊 Looks like her first bath ever ! ❤

[@Loesters]

You did it Dawn!! You are such a brave bear. Have lots of fun and enjoy everyting thing you can! I love you!! ❤❤❤

[@4july99]

Wonderful to watch her take it all in ❤

[@aljwham]

Seeing Dawn's new life is so wonderful.

[@susanmartin6834]

just beautiful xxx

[@juliemay2912]

Dawn loves her new spacious den, just so touching and beautiful to watch. 🤎 She's full of curiosity and awe as she plays the bamboo mobile like an instrument. I can't wait to see her explore her new amazing outdoors. Thank you as always Animals Asia for making this happen for the hundreds of bears and other animals. 🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💕

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Julie! We couldn't do any of what we do without our incredible supporters 🥰

[@Tyler-1203]

Beautiful to see her happy 👏👏❤️❤️🙏🌷

[@debbiestraatmans6942]

To see Dawn enjoy the freedom she was always meant to have and to just be her beautiful moonbeam self is si gorgeous to watch. I am crying tears of overwhelming joy for her ....she is worth every united effort isn't she. Thankyou and God's richest blessings upon Jill and the teams involved. Love and kindness always wins!

[@K.Spade7902]

I'm happy knowing she'll be much better off now! 🐾💓

[@mariebou6859]

Unbelievably wonderful to see her here interacting with her environment. Bless all involved in her care.

[@michaelaskew6025]

Watched your wonderful livestream earlier and you could see Dawn working up the courage. What a beautiful outcome for a gorgeous, brave bear. Many happy years, Dawn.🐻😊🤗🥰💚🌱

[@heathernemanic1062]

I’m crying! Such a beautiful and brave Bear. May she rest and play to her Hearts delight for the rest of her brave life…

[@jeanpatterson4283]

Very precious to watch. Tears running down my face. Thank you.

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Jean 🐻❤️

[@vallee3140]

Cannot see for crying, so sad what we do to these wonderful animals, was going to buy some trousers and a top today, changed my mind and donated it, its not a lot but there will be more, you all deserve medals.

[@HKAAF]

Thank you that is so kind of you! We couldn't do any of what we do without our incredible supporters like you 🥰

[@mirkkasalo5868]

👍💖❣️

[@laurencelemoine8333]

How wonderful for her ❤ 🙏

[@rebeccaphelps3196]

She really looks like she's enjoying that. ❤

[@helmut7878]

Thank you for your Work ❤

[@hixxyted1244]

Thank you all involved breaks me seeing animals Especially bears in cages for years. Why do some folk have be cruel 😢

[@philmanning2549]

Arr this is absolutely amazing, thank you so much for saving her, I have tears of joy for her❤

[@tanis1111]

Thank you all for saving these beautiful bears. I'm so happy to see Dawn playing in the water and exploring her new wonderful world. Much love.

[@penjim2013]

Oh well done Dawn....baby steps darling, and seeing her in her pool is fantastic. It must be so overwhelming, but she's done it and seeing her play, I couldn't have imagined it. Bless her heart....you go girl. 👏🙏🐾🐻💕💕 Penny from Christchurch. 🇬🇧

[@JenKirby]

That’s so lovely to see ❤

[@juliekolges70]

Way to go Dawn 👏😍 It’s onwards and upwards from here on in, well done sweetheart. ❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you for following and supporting Dawn's journey to recovery 🐻❤️

[@tinabrockway9222]

Dawns enjoying every lil thing in her enclosure 😊😢...im crying tears of joy for her🥲✌️✌️❤️

[@annaclarke7643]

Dawn looks as if she can't believe this new world that she's just stepped into. The look of amazement on her face is just such a beautiful thing. Thanks AA. You've done amazing work. It's hard not to cry at such a wonderful moment.

[@HKAAF]

Thank you so much for following Dawn's journey to freedom, Anna!

[@domw585]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@getsmarter5412]

Thanks you for saving her. A scene of pure joy!

[@benicespark3781]

Thank you so much for working with her and giving her this new life.

[@cassandragriswold7521]

She's overwhelmed with good food n playthings. Enjoy your new and safe life Dawn. ❤

[@oleandra3759]

Wonderful! I was so worried about her ❤

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@Estaloth]

beautiful 💖

[@kettlebellyogini]

Hip hip hooray! Go live your best life Dawn!