In Memorial
In the sanctuaries of FOUR PAWS we provide lifelong care for the rescued animals. This page is a tribute to all bears at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr that passed away.
Farewell, bear Sirko!
We are deeply saddened to inform you that bear Sirko is no longer with us. Sirko was noticed with increased salivation and was checked right away under anaesthesia. Unfortunately, during the examination, a long branch was found that damaged his tongue, esophagus and airways. The branch was successfully removed but his injuries were too severe and he didn’t wake up from anaesthesia. Sirko arrived at the sanctuary in June 2021 together with bears Ruta and Andor. Before their arrival, they lived inside a barren concrete enclosure at a hotel and restaurant in Lviv region, Ukraine. Following the closure of the hotel, the owner voluntary agreed to hand over the bears to us.Since their arrival at the sanctuary, Sirko has shared his enclosure with Ruta and together have been flourishing ever since.The 16-year-old bear, used to love swimming and all the treats, but his favourited were peanuts.
Rest in peace, lovely Sirko! You will be missed!
We are heartbroken!
Our Himalayan brown bear Kristina recently was in great discomfort. After trying everything to make her feel better but without result, we had to let her go.The 27-year-old bear, before the rescue in 2017, suffered a horrifying life. She was forced to perform in circuses, restaurants and was kept in the back of her owner`s van, in darkness and high temperatures during the “performance season”. In the cold winter, she was placed in a tiny hut next to a fish farm in Ukrainka town.The lovely bear has had numerous health issues since her arrival at the sanctuary. She suffered from hip arthrosis, degenerative changes in the wrist of her left front paw, liver disease, cataract in her remaining eye, while her right eye was surgically removed earlier due to glaucoma; she was almost completely blind!
Rest in peace, beautiful soul!
More information about Kristina.