As you know, it’s been a hectic couple of months for us, starting with the heartbreaking rescue of 149 sick and skeletal dogs from an illegal meat trader on New Year’s Eve. Then we had the arrival of 13 new farmed bears at our Chengdu sanctuary, the brown bears’ move to their new enclosure – and so it goes on.

Through all the ups and downs, your messages of support have really meant a lot to us all. I wish I had the time to respond to you all individually, but chaos reigns and the work goes on.

Please accept my heartfelt thanks for all your ongoing faith and support. Big bear hugs as ever, Jill