Bear Who Started Off Life Alone In Captivity Is Rescued And Meets Another Bear At Bear Sanctuary

Dec 10, 2019 by apost team

Have you heard the inspiring tale of Riku's Rescue? Riku the Albanian bear was probably the loneliest bear in Europe. But his lonely beginning led to a fairy-tale home, and his story shows what a caring partnership can do for a wonderful animal.

Riku was kept in captivity and isolation for the first two years of his life. The small room where he was chained was his whole world. The Albanian Veterinary Inspectorate discovered Riku's plight and learned that his owner was no longer able to care for him. So the Inspectorate quickly jumped into action and called on Four Paws for help.

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Because its mission centers around bringing animals respect and rescue, Four Paws was the perfect organization to make the difference for Riku. After a temporary stay at Tirana Zoo in Albania, Riku was transported to Bulgaria. This journey - more than eight hours of driving - took Riku to his fairy-tale home: Dancing Bears Park Belitsa.

Dancing Bears Park is known for its beautiful, safe, natural bear habitats in the mountains and hills near Sofia, Bulgaria. Many of the bears at the park were formerly "dancing bears" in Eastern Europe who were rescued and given a peaceful life. Bears rescued from other situations are also living happily at the park, so it was the perfect situation for Riku.

When Riku arrived in Bulgaria, the two-year-old bear was gently acclimated to his new home at the Park. He became familiar with his new home through an indoor habitat; then as he adjusted, he transitioned to an outdoor habitat that was comfortably separate from other bears. When he was introduced to other bears, Riku quickly developed a friendship with Gabriela, an older bear at the park.

The loneliness of Riku's early life is a tragedy. But his life changed when the right people were there for him; as a result, he now has a safe and secure home. Riku and Gabriella have become inseparable friends, and they have a peaceful and happy life.

Riku's Rescue an inspiring story that deserves to be told. Tell us what you think of Riku's fairy-tale ending! And let your friends know about this inspiring true story!