Happy #moonbearmonday everyone!

Every bear deserves their moment in the sun – and it is a huge pleasure to see super special moon bear Cat Ba enjoying hers.

Named after Cat Ba island – the largest in the Halong Bay archipelago – Cat Ba’s rescue marked the end of bears being kept in captivity at the tropical beauty spot.

Her life on the island was spent in solitary confinement, pacing around a small rock cave with access to a tiny round cage – it was entirely concrete and rock with not a blade of grass in sight.

Cat Ba’s life could not be more different now.

At the start of this year, Cat Ba moved into one of our Vietnam sanctuary’s new bear houses – allowing her to enjoy more freedom and companionship than she has ever known.

Animals Asia’s Bear Manager Sarah Dempsey said:

“The first bear from the new group that Cat Ba met was Parly. He’s a lovely boy and was very gentle with all his new friends – even joining Cat Ba in her basket!

“She’s taken all the changes in her stride – playing happily with her new bear friends, exploring the great outdoors and feeling the grass beneath her feet.”

It’s the least she deserves.

Enjoy your days in the sun, Cat Ba – and hope you all have a great #moonbearmonday.

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