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Misha's Life-Changing Surgery

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£22518.00 / £20000.00
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Amount
can help sustain Misha's ongoing medical treatments and veterinary check-ups
will support the long-term care and enrichment activities for Misha at the sanctuary
can go towards an emergency dental fund for future treatment of bears in need
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will help cover the cost of Misha's initial veterinary assessment
can help pay for the medical supplies that will be needed for the procedure
can go towards the travel costs for our expert vet team

Update

Appeal Update: Thank you all so much, the funds for Misha’s dental surgery has been reached! Travel has been booked and the surgery is scheduled to take place in the first week of May. Our fingers are crossed that her procedure goes well, we will of course update everyone when we can. Misha will of course need to recover post-surgery, followed by a life-time of rehabilitation, all of which is extremely costly. So if you would still like to donate, you can still do so here. Thank you again for your support!

Intro

A brown bear, named Misha by locals, has been rescued by our Armenian partners FPWC. The poor bear was cowering in fear among the bushes, clearly in dire straits. But what the rescuers found when they tranquillised Misha truly shocked them.

All of his teeth were ground down to their roots or completely broken. We believe Misha endured years of captivity, robbed of his freedom and subjected to neglect. His teeth, once strong and healthy, now lay in ruins, broken and worn away, likely from endlessly gnawing on the bars of his cage. Just imagine the sheer boredom he must have been experiencing in captivity to put himself through this amount of pain.

International Animal Rescue has a long history of being at the cutting edge of animal dentistry and with your support we can hopefully give Misha some relief from the pain he must be in. Our expert vets are planning a trip to Armenia for the end of April and we need your help to make it a reality - if you can, please make a donation and help Misha know a life free from pain.

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Our dedicated rescue team found Misha near the spot where he was first sighted, a poignant reminder of his limited options in the wild. Confined for so long, Misha lacks the instincts to survive on his own and obviously didn’t stray far from his first sighting. In the wild he’s vulnerable to predators and traps, his weakened state making him an easy target. No longer confined to a cage, he’ll experience kindness and compassion for the first time.

With your generosity, we can alleviate Misha’s suffering. Our vet team is prepared to address his dental issues, easing his pain and discomfort. But we can’t do it alone. Your gift today will provide Misha with the care he needs to thrive.

Imagine the difference your donation will make in Misha’s life. Your support will fund his recovery, ensuring he receives proper nutrition and medical attention for the first time in his life. Join us in giving Misha the life he deserves.

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