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The moment Gracie arrived, our first priority was clear, to surgically remove the rope, a symbol of cruelty, pain, and captivity. You can see the deep wounds it left behind, caused by years of being tightly restrained. This was not just about freeing her physically, but ensuring the procedure was carried out safely under expert veterinary care. She will never have to endure that restraint again. Her journey to complete rehabilitation is long and economically demanding, you can support gracie's wellbeing today: Indian donors can contribute here: wildlife-sos.danamojo.org/dm/gracies-sto… For donors outside India: give.wildlifesos.org/page/30266/don… Stay tuned for more updates on Gracie's health.

A swoosh of hope filled the air at our Agra Bear Rescue Facility (ABRF) as Gracie stepped into a life of warmth and care. Wary and anxious, she took in her new space, the soft mud under her paws, the lush bushes and the enchanting trees, away from the noisy streets she was once forced to walk. Our veterinary experts and caregivers tended to her restlessness and reassured her through gentleness in every action. As she slowly settled in, her confidence grew, and she excitedly climbed up a tree, leaving the team apprehensive about her safe climb down. She navigated through the branches seamlessly, carefully avoiding the weak ones as if she had been waiting to live this moment. To everybody’s surprise, she managed to climb down with no hesitation, only to climb up another bark! Though small, this expression of her curiosity is a sign of progress that instilled in us a sense of contentment and hope. We are committed to her complete well-being through long-term rehabilitation, extending gentle care at every step. Every effort, big or small, counts as we give Gracie a chance at dignity. Please give today and support her recovery. Indian donors can contribute here: wildlife-sos.danamojo.org/.../gracies-st… For donors outside India: give.wildlifesos.org/page/30266/don…

#UrgentRescueAlert The videos are too painful to watch, but we want to share the condition in which Gracie was being kept. Chained, confined, and in visible pain, her life reflects a practice that should have never existed, let alone continued. Wildlife SOS played a key role in ending the 500-year-old “dancing” bear trade in India, with the last known bear rescued in 2009. And yet, cases like Lissy and Gracie are a stark reminder that such cruelty can still resurface. This exploitation is illegal, inhumane, and a direct violation of wildlife protection laws. We are continuing to investigate how this occurred, to ensure it does not happen again. Gracie is now at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility, where she is undergoing urgent medical treatment. Her recovery will be long and intensive, and she will need continued care, nutrition, and medical support. We will need your support to help her through this journey and give her a real chance at healing. Indian donors can contribute here: wildlife-sos.danamojo.org/dm/gracies-sto… For donors outside India: give.wildlifesos.org/page/30266/don…

🚨 #TriggerWarning #UrgentRescueAlert Chained. Blinded. Her muzzle pierced with a hot iron rod. On #WorldBearDay, while the world celebrates bears, this is the reality one female sloth bear was still living. Rescued from Jamtara, Jharkhand, with the support of the Forest Department, this 12 year old survivor had spent her life trapped in the illegal ‘dancing bear’ trade, controlled through pain and fear. Her teeth were violently removed, leaving her unable to defend herself. The rope and chain cut deep into her muzzle, causing severe injuries. She was found weak, unwell, and blind in one eye due to past trauma. We have named her Gracie. She now needs urgent medical care and a chance to heal. Please give today and support her recovery: Indian donors can contribute here: wildlife-sos.danamojo.org/dm/gracies-sto… For donors outside India: give.wildlifesos.org/page/30266/don… On #WorldBearDay, we continue our unwavering commitment to rescue, protect, and give India’s bears the life they deserve. We are deeply grateful to International Animal Rescue for their unwavering support in helping us rescue and care for bears like her.