Six Months Since Bear Mark's Rescue | The Last Restaurant Bear in Albania

Six months ago, we rescued Mark, the last restaurant bear in Albania 🐻🎉
Since then, he's made great progress!
Settling in at our BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach was challenging for him, as Mark had lived in a tiny concrete pen for 20 years 💔
He knew neither the smell of trees 🌳 nor the coziness of straw, nor the sight of snow ❄️
The nature around him with all its smells and sounds was overwhelming. But we gave Mark the time 🕔 he needed.
After spending weeks in his den observing everything 👀 and resting 💤, Mark finally found the courage to leave his safe haven.
Since then, there's been no holding back!
Watch Mark's journey to freedom, and have your tissues ready! ❤️
#bearsanctuary #wildlifesanctuary #bears

[@shahidkarim6110]

Thank you 4 paws for rescuing poor bear God Bless all involved in this mission Shahidkarim

[@melissastreeter22]

Thank you so much for this happy ending. In the early 1980s I was the photographer and editor of Animal Kingdom magazine representing Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo. With access to all parts of the zoo, I discovered a juvenile lion in the very dark basement of the Lion House, in a ten-foot cage where the concrete had been worn thin by his pacing, I felt physically sick. When I asked the celebrity zoo director, Dr. Fisher, why, he said it was a spare from the breeding program with other zoos. In the next basement storage room was the Galapagos tortoise, his winter accommodations a pen with rubble floor under a single dim bulb that came on only when a human came in, probably to toss in food. After that job, I vowed never again to visit another zoo. Am heartened by your dedication to find and change these kinds of situations.

[@cristinarios7232]

Gracias gracias gracias gracias gracias ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kiketve2]

WHAT BEAUTIFUL CREATURE, THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE, IT MAKES ME FEEL HAPPY FOR HIM, HE DESERVES EVERYTHING GOOD IN LIFE, WHY HUMANS STILL KEEP IN CAGES THESE MAJESTOUS ANIMALS, IT'S CRUELTZOOs should be forbidden they are concrete prisons, only huge sanctuaries should be allow snf zero hunting period

[@michaelangelo7511]

Thanks folks for righting a wrong.

[@leeyoung6196]

Omg id see this on tv & it broght me to tears but Mark,you could see all those yrs took a reall toll on him .But from the efforts of four paws and all the beautiful people who signed & sponsorship, he's free as,and you can see it some much.Iwas touch to tears when i saw on the episodes that he had been saved.tnk u,tnk you,thank you.😊

[@Lonesome__Dove]

The way his eyes looked when they opened the carrier after arriving the first time. I cried real tears. Absolutely heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.

[@mission_new-earth]

Mark is an amazing being! Thank you so much for your work!

[@stephanieb7311]

Wow so touching. Godbless Four Paws for helping this innocent creature and Godbless all of the animals in your care.

[@madelainesherwood5903]

This gorgeous, gentle bear deserves a long and happy life enjoying bathing in his pool and exploring his surroundings! Hugs and kisses baby! Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@judithsands2737]

Thank you❤

[@DawnaJones_Evolution]

He’s such a sweet guy! Thanks for giving him the gift of love and compassion

[@independentservices3240]

Thank God for FOUR PAWS!❤

[@lizzie7223]

Thank you for saving, Mark ❤🙏

[@dubemccready7438]

4Paws you are so awesome, Mark you are, exquisite to BOOT. very DELIGHTFUL INDEED, Have a deserved Happy Life MARK

[@luisad.albergaria3197]

Thank you in the name of all animals. Big hug from Portugal.

[@user-pd2gu6li2n]

His eyes are so bright and shiny now! Thank you.😀👍🇺🇸

[@justinedward1085]

I love bear Mark. Thank you 4P ❤️❤️He looks so happy now and he deserves it!!! What a beautiful boy 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@sallyloizou5386]

Absolutely heartbreaking...humans can be so cruel....thankyou Four Paws for making this happen❤I just cried throughout watching this video...Mark looks so happy and content bless him

[@fredsnyder3063]

🌞 once again compassion and love shine bright, thank you.

[@williamparker1085]

a heartwarming story and follow up

[@ElizabethGrindon]

Tears in my eyes.

[@rosecorrie2920]

He needs a companion❤

[@Lonesome__Dove]

I wish we had longer videos of this guy.

[@deborahstrawn5748]

It makes me cry every time I see an animal kept in cages and for most of Their Lives. I am so happy when they are rescued. Thank you 🙏 hugs and kisses 😘

[@jaellouis4749]

His eyes look so different. From dead and empty to happy and content. Now he needs a companion, if possible.

[@anne-louiseholmberg8194]

I love you, Mark!❤❤❤

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

So happy mark the bear gets to live a normal bear life now thanks Four Paws

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

When they first transported Mark he wouldn't touch a carrot now he loves them.

[@JonasWhite]

4 paws = freedom.

[@lilym2432]

I've absolutely fell in love with this sweet bear. Can't give you thanks enough Four Paws 🐾. I hope the rest of your life is happy Mark 💕🐻🐾🐻💕

[@jamieashton3835]

Nothing more beautiful than a free and loved bear so happy for this georgeous guy many thanks

[@mjadams5829]

Thank you for all you do ❤

[@adamferguson8781]

Beautiful Story ♥️

[@olir6910]

I'm so happy for him 💓

[@Loesters]

This fills me with joy to. Love you Mark. ❤

[@user-yj4bp3cg7p]

SO SO BEAUTIFUL HE DESERVES THIS SO MUCH BEAUTIFUL BEAR THANK YOU XXXXXX ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@heaven9233]

His face says it all ❤❤❤❤

[@deborahmcclung7207]

I love this bear. He is a big gentle giant. Thanks Four-paws for being there for him.🐾🐻❤️

[@annhind5261]

Mark is a beautiful bear, I am so proud to donate to Four Paws Australia. Keep up the wonderful work.

[@justicewillprevail1106]

He has such a cute bear face....

[@leeanneyoungman8028]

What a wonderful day it would have been.. I swear he smiled that hurt his jaw..😁😁

[@irenabevans3411]

🎉Wonderful transformation, to see Mark again after 6 month's he doesn't resemble the sad bear we first saw there is light in his eyes now, Thank You Four Paws for giving Mark his dignity back in a new home & Thank you to the cafe owner who thought Mark deserved better instead of monetizing him in misery as Mark was in the past❤

[@alwaysfourfun1671]

Animals do not belong in cages. The word is FREEDOM, something which takes courage to obtain by humans.

[@michelledaniels-qj6gj]

OMG this is so beautiful 🤗

[@nicolemetcalfe8097]

Just so heart felt and beautiful to see, everything about this dear boy is different! You can just see it! Such a cruel life he has endured for 20 years ...I am so glad he has met humans that have been as caring and wonderful as you all are and he is finally free of his pain and suffering and living his best life. This dear boy deserves this so so much x

[@user-qs4gr7pd2b]

Graças à Deus! 🐨 Finalmente ele foi liberto! Deus abençoe sempre 🙇❤🐨

[@user-yj4bp3cg7p]

BEAUTIFUL FOR MARK NICE ONE THANK YOU HE DESERVES ALL THE GREAT LIFE HES NOW THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤❤❤❤❤😂😂XXXXXXX

[@rainertelesko9894]

Great to see that he is happy now!

[@janetellis909]

So glad Mark is just living the life he so deserves ❤❤❤

[@pirkokruggel2672]

♥♥♥

[@marybarratt2649]

The satisfaction you must all feel with every rescue must be overwhelming. 20 years in that awful environment. It is a wonder he didn’t give up. Bless you all for what you achieve. Earth angels.

[@carriebradley7634]

This brings me such joy! This big beautiful boy stole my heart at his rescue. I'm beyond thrilled to see him healing and loving his new life! ❤😊

[@Shell6424]

I’ve been following Mark’s story and it’s so wonderful to see him being a bear in the great outdoors like he’s supposed to be. Thanks 4Paws for rescuing Mark and caring for him. Hope more bears can be rescued.

[@pamelahicks517]

I'm crying tears of joy for Mark!! He so deserves all the best!!!

[@begumuz6608]

I’m so happy to see Bear Mark healing, and enjoying nature! ☺️

[@moondustgirl2132]

Big thanks to Four Paws. Wish every captive animal could be rescued. ❤

[@bunnybee3236]

Atta boy Mark! We all knew you would thrive under the care and love of Four Paws. We all love you too you big gorgeous teddy bear!🧸

[@lune15316]

Vous êtes des héros, mille merci à vous pour Mark et tous les animaux dans le besoin ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marykacollins9191]

Thank you so much for saving this beautiful Mark I still don't understand why people are so cruel in the world it never stops I love what you do for unfortunate animals ❤😊

[@agnesmaloco2818]

Halleluiah❤

[@smariegalski3641]

You are wonderful.

[@OMGWUNSIU]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RevelationStation227]

Bless you all❤

[@wiolettajankowiak8281]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

[@pressousbailey8888]

I hope mark is feeling the love he was robbed of and is now living his best years. Please donate anything you can because every dollar makes a difference and collectively we can all help 4 paws continue to literally change the lives of many many abused animals. I think we owe so much to our animal friends who have been treated so horribly by (some) humans. Thank heavens there are people like this foundation has who dedicated their time and life to helping those without a voice. Thank you 4 paws im so very grateful for all you do. ❤

[@cy4330]

He looks so mellow and innocent like a child. What a beautiful bear. Now he needs friends.

[@DD-ts5oj]

💕💞💕💗🐻💗💕💞

[@mikepougher848]

What a lovely tale of success. 4Paws, you're a team of STARS ! 🙂👍💕

[@karenthompson8151]

It is so sad that with most of the rescues the animal always seems to already spent most of their life the way they were found before the rescue. For those who rescue wild animals how come most of the time we see bears like this already spending 20 years of their lives living in these conditions before they are rescued? I only hope and pray they get a few good years of knowing what it’s like to live this way 🙏🏻

[@vallee3140]

Thank goodness for people like you, but you shouldn't be needed, humans can be so cruel.

[@sierracurtis4789]

Thank you for the work you do to correct the injustices that animals endure because of heartless humans I wish love , freedom and a perfect life for all animals everywhere always ❤️

[@kaydibb5743]

Thank you thank you. I just don't UNDERSTAND WHY animals are kept, but not looked after. They are WILD animals, the wild should give it away, they NEED Natural habitat!!! gods, I hate people that treat animals as things

[@joannephilpott4191]

Will Mark be introduced to a friend?

[@Ida-fz3ir]

Your video about him, his experiences in nature, could be far longer! I like watching rescued animals and their behaviour. I just realized he lost weight...