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| Save the date: Jill returns Down Under |
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It’s been over two years since Jill Robinson has toured Australia, and even longer since she’s been to NZ, but the great news is she is coming in July to speak on the topic “Animal Welfare: Asia’s Emerging Revolution”.
Tickets will be on sale soon, but for now, please make note of the date and mark it in your diary. Click here for details. |
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China Moon Bear Rescue Challenge – places still available |
Those who participated in last year’s Charity Challenge to our Vietnam sanctuary said it was the trip of a lifetime and their efforts raised over $50,000 for Animals Asia. Don’t miss out on your chance to meet a moon bear! Trip departs September – click here for details.
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| Bear cub Tiger’s short, tragic life |
| A few days after the Vietnam rescue, one of the bears, “Italia”, gave birth to a male cub, “Tiger”, who fought to survive, but sadly, despite a week of round-the-clock care from our devoted Vietnam team, he lived for only seven days. See our Rescue Diary and Jill’s Blog for Tiger’s full story. |
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| Vet Katrina in new clip for the bears |
| Our Australian Moon Bear Ambassador, celebrity vet Dr Katrina Warren, has given her time to star in a dramatic new TV clip that will air for free on various channels around Australia throughout the year. Click here to see the clip, which combines real footage of Katrina with animation of the bears, including an animated version of our own Franzi, who passed away last year. |
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| Ricky Gervais calls in for Animals Asia |
UK comedian Ricky Gervais (“The Office”, “Extras”) brought the plight of the moon bears to the British public’s attention by calling in to a popular radio show and winning £20,000 for Animals Asia and two other animal charities. Read Jill’s Blog and listen to Ricky’s call.
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| City to Surf – Sunday, 8 August |
| Animals Asia is hoping to put together a team for this year's City to Surf. Supporter Ingrid Reilly (right) has already run for the moon bears and is ready to do it again – click here to join her. |
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| Teaching us, as ever…. |
NIC, an adorable elderly bear at our China sanctuary, recently had his second eye removed. But far from being depressed, this lovely old boy is making the most of the spring weather, playing with Jurgen in their special-care garden. Read Jill’s Blog and see more of Wendy’s photos.
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