Hi everyone! Jigsaw here, calling in from the safety of my world in Vietnam (more on that later). I'm wishing you all a Happy New Year because every year I live here is indeed a happy one for me...
I know Christmas was a while ago (I like to give you a little rest from ME) but it’s still fun to share how much we bears enjoy it. Treats were eagerly anticipated and quickly gobbled up - lovingly prepared by our caring staff across Animals Asia's three bear centres.
Some delightful moments recording my bear buddies enjoying their Christmas celebrations. Sorry the print is small – I liked the graphics - but Sal says you’ll all be at your computers in “lockdown”, so you can zoom in.
3 LOVELY XMAS STORIES ARE HERE IN JILL ROBINSON'S BLOG
2020 ushers in a new decade and with it, plans for more sanctuaries and hopefully bringing the long-suffering bears of Nanning to the Chengdu sanctuary.
NANNING BEARS - THE STORY SO FAR
But no one could have predicted the scary start to 2020 as our dedicated staff dealt with the implications of the coronavirus outbreak in both China and Vietnam…
OUR CHAMPION CARERS!
And while our (rescued) lives go on happily here, some disturbing news has come to light about the role bear bile is playing in the treatment of people with Covid-19….
READ ANIMALS ASIA'S STATEMENT ON TAN RE QING AND ITS USE OF BEAR BILE
Instead, we want to hear more stories of recovery like Tuan's and Valerie's, rescued just before Christmas...
READ MORE OF THEIR STORIES AND WATCH A VIDEO OF THEIR NEW LIVES
Of course, with every new bear rescued comes all the attached costs to rehabilitate their health, then a commitment to a lifetime of care. Which brings me to ….. MY 2020 PUZZLE! Check out my new skill! The Selfie!
SEE HOW MY PUZZLE IS COMING ALONG HERE !
Except there's a LONG way to go in my puzzle before my skills can be fully appreciated! Sal reckons you’re all at home, doing jigsaw puzzles… I’d love your help with mine and it would really help me and my bear buddies….
YOU CAN ADD TO MY PUZZLE WITH A DONATION - CLICK HERE !
Before we go my bear buddies have a few tips to help you through your Self Isolation. CLICK on each little picture for some videos of my friends – the links are to Animals Asia’s YouTube site.
LEARN A NEW SKILL LIKE MICHAEL
DON'T JUST PRUNE... PARTY! WITH MANGA AND MATES
TACKLE SOME EXERCISES LIKE NELSON
I hoped you’ve enjoyed my first newsletter for the year. SAL & I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Over here, our teams are looking after themselves and the Covid19 crisis has made them more creative than usual! Love, your bear Jigsaw xx
KEEPING SAFE AND HAVING FUN TOGETHER
I’m trying not to get too stressed here…. a comfy hammock helps.. So would a little donation or two…. Love us bears xxx
