Update on Dawn: the most broken bear we've met in years

❤ Update on Dawn ❤
Since we shared the story of Dawn, one of the bears Animals Asia recently rescued from a notorious bear bile farming hotspot in Vietnam, we've been overwhelmed by your support and love for her.
Our beautiful, broken girl has a long road ahead of her, but we know you're rooting for her just as much as we are.
So here is an update on how Dawn is doing today, and how our incredible team has been working round the clock to encourage her out of her shell.
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Why is Dawn still in a cage?
Dawn has spent over 20 years of her life, probably since she was born, in a tiny cage. Our first instinct as humans is to release caged animals into open, natural spaces, or at least put them into bigger more 'comfortable' cages, but all the research, expertise and experience suggests this is in fact the worst thing we could do.
Why?
1. Dawn is conditioned to her surroundings. If she were to suddenly be placed in anything different to what she is used to, she could have an adverse reaction and could be further traumatised. As sad as it is to think about, that cage was her whole world. And to move her into something bigger or different in any way, would in fact be more damaging. We introduce change in stages to the bears, and only when they're ready.
2. Dawn's carers need to build up her trust and confidence. This means we need to feed her by hand to incentivise behaviour (as Sarah explains in the video), give her medications, and introduce new foods. It also builds a bond between Dawn and her carers, we want to show her that we are her friends, and that she can trust us.
3. Quarantine is essential any time we bring an animal into an area with other animals to prevent cross-contamination.
4. Quarantine is only a short period of time. As soon as she is ready and we can make room for her at our current sanctuary, or we have structures at our new sanctuary that we can move her to, she will step onto fresh grass for the first time and have the freedom to play, forage and nap whenever she likes... for the rest of her life.
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[@FishFeelPain]

It breaks my heart to think of what Dawn had to do to survive--trying to comfort herself any way she could. Pigs do the same when put in crates--they chew on anything as it reminds them of eating. Thank you so much for saving Dawn.

[@HKAAF]

Yes, it's incredible what they endure and how they find ways to survive ❤

[@Herbiethekatuser-sy3wf1jc8l]

What a cage w/o a metal floor ?

[@christinebuckingham8369]

⁠It seems she is in quarantine and they will slowly be able to release her in the grassy areas like their other rescues.

[@heatherparsons6052]

How gentle is Dawn...after all the trauma, she still shows an amazing capacity for gentle behaviour.

[@19671douglas]

Poor little darling to feel so traumatized. You guys are doing amazing work and this beautiful girl will soon be better, I'm sure. Thank you as always, Animals Asia. xx

[@lynnski7639]

My goodness,seeing her too scared to even lift her head was absolutely heart breaking but now, not only is she taking food by hand,she's making eye contact with her caregivers.It's an amazing achievement & we're so looking forward to seeing this sweet girl's progress,we love you Dawn ❤️

[@HKAAF]

Thank you for your support and love for Dawn, Lynn ❤🐻

[@lynnski7639]

@@HKAAF 🙏❤️

[@brendanorris9944]

Come in Dawn you can do this 👍🙏🙏🙏Makes you wonder what these poor bears have witnessed while on these cruel bile farms doesn't it 🤔😪😪😪This is reason that the fight must go on to PERMANENTLY shut these terrible places and get the bears into these amazing centers 👍🙏🙏

[@mrsilbo6499]

It'll be wonderful to see Dawn having her first scratch against a tree or a post! TY for bringing this lovely girl back to life. ❤

[@HKAAF]

Thanks Mr Silbo, we can't wait either 😊

[@domw585]

​@@HKAAFhow is she doing now ???

[@marcohafeli705]

Thank you so much for helping dawn and all the other bears❤. It Breaks my heart to See These bears suffer. 😢

[@HKAAF]

Ours too, Marco ❤

[@lesleycooper7544]

So nice They take the food so gently. ❤️😢❤️

[@tommas2674]

Dawn lived on a farm.

[@Оля-ы9п]

Thank you Animals Asia!❤

[@jeanpatterson4283]

Oh thank you for posting. Her courage makes me want to cry.

[@marlorsy]

Thank you, Animals Asia, for the awesome work you do in rescuing & rehabilitating beautiful bears like Dawn. May your great work continue until all animals enjoy the freedom to live their lives without captivity, suffering or neglect. ❤🐻❤🐻❤🐻❤🐻❤🐻❤🐻❤🐻❤🐻

[@HKAAF]

Thank you, we couldn't do any of what we do without our supporters ❤

[@PURPOOKS]

I really want to see her in the open on the grass being free. Please keep us updated. Thankyou

[@HKAAF]

We certainly will Jayne.

[@margaretalbrecht4650]

I'm looking forward to the next step where she finally isn't surrounded by the bars of a cage and is in one of your large pens where she can learn to play and build a den to make her a comfy place to sleep.

[@HKAAF]

Stay tuned Margaret, we'll certainly share those special moments with everyone who has made it all possible ♥

[@fioname3495]

Thank you for the update. This is such a sad case - I wish her all the best for a well deserved better life. I’m sure, with your continued love and support, she will be happy. 🙏😊💜

[@robinjacobson9402]

😊😊😊😊😊❤love hugs she and friends be happy in airfresh😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤love from IdahoFalls😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@messrsandersonco5985]

It's clear bears are playful. I can't imagine being without toys and friends! Poor, sweet bear!

[@rebeccalee2395]

Thank you for rescuing Dawn. She is experiencing love for the first time. ❤

[@ellydavis2066]

Ah Dawn. Such a sweetie. Beautiful to see her life improve so much. I do the radio thing with my cats. I work from home mostly and it's very quiet so any loud noises or especially if someone came round, a new voice, would send them scuttling upstairs or down the end of the garden. So now I leave the radio on all day. It has voices and music, so there are many different voices and adverts, jangling jingles and music (rock as I listen to Planet Rock) and I've found they are much less jumpy now. Thanks to all of Animals Asia for your abundance of compassion and ability to put it into action and make such a difference to the lives of so many. ❣

[@HKAAF]

Thanks Elly, yes often what we do for our companion animals we can try with the bears too. They're sentient beings so do respond to stimuli like music and other external sensations that can calm or similarly scare them. We do all we can to make them feel safe and secure, just like we do with our fluffy companions 🥰🐻🐈

[@oeaoo]

My heart with her. Greetings from Ukraine!

[@deborahwright5209]

This is heartbreaking. I really hope she can be reached. What you are doing is amazing. ❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Deborah, so do we ❤

[@deborahwright5209]

Great to see this progress. Your care and patience looks to be working. Please keep us updated. You are all awesome ❤❤❤

[@kristinabradshaw]

This story is just heartbreaking. I can’t help but cry at what Dawn has endured. I’m so, so sad for her. Thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do for Dawn. I’m sorry my donation is only small. When I’m in a better financial position, I’ll remember Dawn and I’ll donate more. ❤❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you so much Kristina. Your donation, whatever amount, means the world to our bears like Dawn 💚

[@danieladipietro6341]

Sweet Dawn, you're with great people (thank you Sarah!) I think you have a lot of experience for Dawn to get better soon.GRAZIE PER TUTTO QUESTO!!!🌜🐻☀️❤️ Ciao gente!!!🐾✊

[@kimberlysmith5591]

She is adorable ❤ and the other bears too❤

[@philmanning2549]

Poor darling Dawn it's heart breaking to think about what she went through for 20years,she deserves a peaceful life may she feel happy for the first time in her lifetime ❤❤

[@lucydean1063]

Doing great work- thank you and bless you all- I can’t wait to see her free and making new friends! 🥰❤️ good brave girl, Dawn!

[@stuffedanimalmagickshop]

We're rooting for you, Dawn!❤

[@CreateYourBestLife777]

Thank you for helping this beautiful bear! 🐻 God bless! 💖

[@kimmit.o.2069]

Rooting for you darling Dawn. 🧡💛🩷

[@lucydean1063]

I’m just cryin my eyes out- happy tears for how proud I am of her. Good brave girl, Dawn! It’s gonna be great sweetheart ❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you for caring and supporting Dawn on her journey, Lucy 🐻❤️

[@angie6050]

💗🙏 Thank you all for this encouraging update about our lovely friend Dawn. It is heart - warming to see all the thoughtfully planned loving care you give her. Love to all the teams and bears and supporters. 🌞💕🐻🐻💕🌛

[@BodyFixExercises]

You do such amazing work. I love seeing your dedication to the sweet bears.💚💚💙💙💚

[@ТатаСеверянка]

She 's so good ... ❤❤❤ And what kind of food does she like? Fruits, vegetables, some plants?

[@HKAAF]

Great question, and yes, the bears are fed a rich and varied diet including plants, veggies and fruit.

[@galcverseau]

Thanks for the update and looking forward to seeing her free.❤

[@monacordova6923]

Please keep showing updates of Dawn and her progress. Thank you to all the people who work tirelessly for the bears.

[@HKAAF]

Absolutely, we'll share every time we have an update for you. For now, Dawn is recovering and slowly, slowly adjusting to a life free from fear and pain. Our carers are working tirelessly to help build up her confidence and trust. We're quietly hopeful we'll have an update to share with you very soon, stay tuned ❤️🐻

[@wellnone9367]

Oh my heart goes out to this beautiful bear - I just want to hug her and tell her all is now well. Thank you for looking after her so lovingly. I would love to see her go outside for the first time, and make friends.

[@HKAAF]

We'll certainly share the moment Dawn steps onto grass for the first time and gets to play outside with her new friends, stay tuned 🥰

[@SapphireSeasOutreach]

Thank you ❤

[@bianca_ninax]

Sending you so much love Dawn❤️ you deserve so much happiness and love

[@vikingdogmanship]

❤Bless you! angels saving angels❤

[@Iron2017]

Thank you so much AA for all the help you give to these rescued, vulnerable creatures, you truly are helping them heal from their suffering past. Im looking fwd to Dawns next update ❤

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@GB-qu1kq]

Dawn has come a long way and l hope she will soon taste Freedom from the cages. 🙏🇬🇧🌹

[@8thhousealchemist600]

Dawn ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bodhi7449]

Love in action!❤😊

[@hectorestey2140]

Great to see these rescued bears enjoying their new home!

[@cherylcrozier5793]

It made me cry to see Dawn out of her cage and enjoying life outside of it ! She came along way with all your love !patience and training! I just love her♥️Thank you for all the love work you put into her! God Bless🙏🇨🇦😘💋🇨🇦

[@HKAAF]

You are so kind

[@GB-qu1kq]

I thought Dawn was still in Quarantine? 🇬🇧

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

Thank-you for this channel! 💙🦋💙❕️

[@precious7365]

I am so deeply sad for Dawn. Thank you so much for helping her.😢❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you Precious, we couldn't do any of this without our supporters 🌙🐻

[@fastgurrrl]

Wonderful care. Lovely Dawn...

[@jamesglass4842]

Poor Dawn. Thank you for helping her. Lots of Love 💗 from Scotland 🏴

[@alanhayward6719]

❤ Animals Asia ♥️

[@cherylperry2910]

Thank you for saving our bears!❤

[@ElsjeMassyn]

thank you so much for saving Dawn and helping her rehabilitate. You people are wonderful

[@lunkis3233]

Thank you for the update.

[@karenwithak4770]

Fantastic, what an awesome job you are doing. ❤

[@chancegivens9390]

You people deserve rewards.

[@sandyhorrobin9575]

Thank you for all you do. What would they do without people like you to help them. It does not ber thinking about. Terrible things are done in this world and it's a good job ther are people to pick up the pieces like you. 👍💕😍❤️

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

Thank you to everyone who has and is contributing to the rehabilitation of these bears. My heart aches for the cruelty with which they have been handled, some of it done in ignorance but cruelty nonetheless.

[@junefarmer641]

This is AWESOME news!!! Keep up the GREAT job you are doing for this wonderful soul!!! ⭐💖🙏

[@sophiahodgson85]

I’m so glad Dawn has made so much progress from when she first arrived. I have my fingers crossed she continues to improve with new experiences

[@HKAAF]

🙏🌙🐻❤️

[@johnmcdonald9239]

You are amazing people Who do a great job. Your love for her is Giving her the security To show her personality. Wishing her lots of Happiness along with All the other bears. John Ann. Bonnie Scotland.❤❤

[@piaogilvie8463]

Oh dear, the way so very many animals are being abused and exploited is simply devastating. I wish these fantastic bears All the very best - and their carers too❣️

[@cynthiarogers2904]

. *THERE MUST BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR THOSE WHO HELP ANIMALS IN NEED.*

[@wicksee]

This video has just made a grown man cry. Those bile 'farms' are the very worst of humanity, and Animals Asia are the very best, and inbetween are those poor bears.

[@HKAAF]

Thank you, we couldn't do any of this without our supporters 🌙🐻

[@jacquiwilliams4291]

God bless you all ,your angels ,thankyou so much from the bottom of my heart ,for the love and kindness you shown this beautiful bear ,I hope she has a very long happy ,and healthy life from now on ,xxx

[@rachelheyth3645]

Thanks for the update. I hope and pray she will continue to improve and start to enjoy her life now with no reminders of the past cruel treatment. God bless you people. You do a wonderful service to these animals. All the best and thankyou.

[@ConnieB-o6z]

Dawn is so cute! This is the closest thing to Heaven for these Bears playing together. Thank you!

[@WaynesWorldUnlimited]

Absolutely none of this worlds creatures should’ve ever or have to live in man-made cages. That is a fact. These creatures deserve to be born live, their lives happily in the wild. I’ve always believed that man has been put here to look after and maintain and build a relationship with the animals that we share this world with. It is appreciated for everything you’ve done for this amazing animal and many more like it. God bless ❤

[@IhaveMy0pinion]

When they said she curled up in a ball that's exactly what my abused grandson did.. we saved him this year and now he's in the best foster home with love and pets. Poor bears😞

[@jojobegood]

💐💗🇨🇭 vous êtes merveilleux

[@Anonimul921]

Thank you great people!💚🙌💚🐻

[@freiheit7248]

Danke!🐻🍀😘💖

[@zsong9600]

One thing I hope the internet is successful at is putting an end to animal abuse in all of its forms and spreads the enlightened that animals deserve better.

[@debiallen4053]

Broken heart and many tears for all this sweet beautiful creature of God has been through. Happy tears that she will know love, life and enjoy what she has been kept from so cruelly for so long. May she have a long, healthy and happy life. Never to be treated with anything other than Love and care again. She has my heart! Sweet girl! I love you!

[@tiffanyb.7596]

🥰🥰🥰✨♥️✨ HUGS to sweet Dawn & all of her new family & friends! 🌻

[@johnbuschman8815]

Please, please help this beautiful bear! My heart cries out for her!!!! I love e you Dawn, I am sooooooo sorry for your pain, please Dear God help this baby with everyone trying to help her, please, please help this poor baby!!!! Joannie

[@user-ln8hp4vt5z]

Beautiful 😍 thank you for sharing Dawn and taking such great care of her 🙏 Hero’s.

[@Nettsinthewoods]

I urge everyone to spare just even small amounts of money to support this charity. There are so many more bears suffering like Dawn and need to be saved from a life of horror❤❤❤

[@HKAAF]

Thank you ❤

[@GB-qu1kq]

As my Grandma used to say, "Pennies make £ - Pounds." Doesn't matter how small the contribution it all adds up to make a difference. 👍🇬🇧🌹

[@kaasuphi7010]

Praise be God for the gift of you good good moon bear savers and helpers.Amen I just know with perseverance Dawn will heal and be able to trust.......whilst it would be better Dawn had never mistreated. The progress seen in this post is amazing, Dawn is in the safest of hands and I just know she will go onto thrive with her new family and friends with bonds of love and trust that until now she has never experienced. 🐻🐻🐻🐻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💝💖

[@stargazer7714]

Please make doubly sure that her remaining years are the Best!! Of her life. Thank you for your great work.

[@HKAAF]

We certainly will! 🤗

[@paulgreen2401]

Good luck, Dawn. I'll be following your every step and hoping you find the life that's been cruelly denied to you.

[@berylwatts3647]

Its heartwarming to see the progress made by these truly brave and tortured souls. All due to your care and love. Thank you for showing them that there is hope for them and a life to be enjoyed. God bless you.

[@terasci5102]

Bringing her out of darkness into light!

[@katelord6106]

Nothing should live it's life in captivity...thank you ❤

[@annpovey9523]

Thank you so much for all you are doing to help Dawn and all the other animals in need .

[@llm8268]

Thank you so much for making a difference. It’s heartbreaking to see her sad eyes and expression in the beginning. Blessings to Dawn and all the beautiful bears and the beautiful people doing God’s work. Thankfully. Thanks. 🙏 💙

[@hixxyted1244]

Really brothers and upsets me for days weeks after I watch a video like this its upsets me that much I can't get it out my head ❤😢😢 Jill and all animal rescuer's all over the world m From the bottom of my 💓 thank you ❤❤❤

[@annemiekevogt690]

Please keep up with the good work you and your team are doing for her and all the other animals you and your crew are the best!!! may God bless 🌹🌹🌹

[@anthonyfolsom6356]

So grateful for organizations like yours. Thank you for your compassionate therapy and kindness.❤️

[@em945]

Luna at the end was having a good old time! Thank you for your patient efforts!

[@queenayacodobae9421]

Happy for all of you especially the bear and so proud of your dedication, love and determination to win his love with continued ideas of creativity and love. You are magnificent. You will be well rewarded for your unselfish loving and giving hearts, labor and sacrifices. Real courage. Peace and love for life. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@corinneashworth6704]

Well done to all your team. Quite heartwarming.🙏❤️🤗🎼

[@Corvus408]

i have some intense ptsd (not as much as Dawn of course) and i have to sleep with a comforting show on in the background for a blanket of noise. I really appreciate seeing your care process for these rescues :)

[@kmccarthy3760]

Blessjngs this bear and the many more got saved 🙌 Thankyou ❤

[@bethdelamontanya3767]

Thank you for everything you do in helping these wonderful animals ❤️

[@annmurphy3663]

What an amazing job you & your crew are doing...please keep us up to date with Dawns' progress...I carn't wait to see how she reacts to freedom! 🥰😍🤩

[@deniselancaster6888]

Im so pleased this site showed up for me to watch. This is my 2nd video and I'm subscribing. Makes me cry, but also gives me joy that these beautiful creatures are being rescued to spend the rest of their lives without anyone hurting them. Thankyou.

[@HKAAF]

So glad you found us! Thanks for watching 😍

[@joycekellner9957]

I hope this sweet creature only has good, loving, andfun experiences going forward--:yes to grass and friends.

[@meaneyedcat1248]

Poor creature! I hope that Dawn recovers from her traumatic experiences and heals. xxx

[@philipfreyaborn8288]

Thank you for helping these beautiful innocent creatures - subscribed 🐻🐻😍😍

[@ac8907]

Dawn, the world loves you 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@bighoss2542]

The work you doe to help animals is truly inspiring. It brings tears to my eyes to see the trama they have endured for this small chance at normalcy. Thank You all.

[@TiffiniSaintranae]

We looove you guys !! thank you for helping Dawn and Zebbeddee and other bear friends !!!

[@lynnedanieli2537]

Such cruelty to such beautiful amazing animals. It's heartbreaking. Thank you for helping her.❤❤❤

[@GB-qu1kq]

Human cruelty makes me ashamed to be part of the human species to be honest! We have no right to treat and traumatise our fellow creatures so badly! I hope Dawn can recover, but l know that it is going to be a long journey and one that the trauma she has suffered will never completely leave her. Well done "Animals Asia" Staff. 🇬🇧🌹