In memory of Derek

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Your first donation will take place today (immediately). From the next month, your monthly donation will be on your chosen date (either the 5th or 15th of the month).

We are saddened to share the news that we have had to say goodbye to an extraordinary bear, our beautiful big old Derek.

His story is legendary.

As one of over 100 bears Animals Asia started caring for on an ex-bile farm in Nanning in 2014, Derek was named by his bear guardian, Ricky Gervais. “Derek is a beautiful but very damaged bear,” said Ricky at the time. “After such a sad and traumatic existence on the farm I am thrilled to have adopted him.”

Our hearts go out to Ricky, who gave Derek the dignity of a name that suited him, to the entire bear and vet team who looked after him for nine long years and ensured he was cared for, and loved, until his last breath.

Make a donation in memory of Derek, and help look after the hundreds of other bears we care for at our sanctuaries.