For more than two decades, these bears have endured unimaginable suffering in cramped cages, with Mascha enduring this sad state for over 30 agonising years. Tragically, Felix, who spent over three decades alongside Mascha, recently passed away without the medical intervention he desperately needed. In September 2024 FOUR PAWS was informed that bear Mitko had been euthanized! Apparently he was not feeling well and this owner called a vet to check on him. The vet decided to euthanize bear Mitko. Despite clear signs of distress and the urgent need for medical attention, the authorities in Slovenia have turned a blind eye to their suffering.

FOUR PAWS is ready to step in, ready to rescue and relocate them to one of our sanctuaries. But we cannot do it alone! Your contribution today could mean the difference between a life of misery and a future filled with love and care.

Please join our call and help us to rescue Mici, Tim and Mascha before it is too late.

Send an e-mail to the Minister of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning of the Republic of Slovenia and demand him to take responsibility for the captive bears in his country, to finally end their suffering and order a confiscation. Take action now!

Leave a message on the Social Media channels of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning (Facebook, Instagram), which is responsible for the keeping conditions of the bears, and of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food (Facebook, Instagram), which is responsible for the welfare of the bears. You can help urge the authorities to finally act and end the suffering for these bears, before it is too late. Here are some posting suggestions:

• Why do you allow bears in Slovenia suffer? Take action now! #SaveTheSaddestBears
• Bears in Slovenia suffer, but only because your ministry refuses to help them! Get active now! 
• Finally take responsibility and save the captive bears in Slovenia! Get active now! 

Our mission: bring these poor bears to our BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach in Austria as quickly as possible. With your help, we can put pressure on the Slovenian authorities and persuade them to act. Everyday counts - your donation makes a difference!

Are you friends or colleagues traveling to Slovenia this year? Tell them about the suffering of the bears and ask them to support FOUR PAWS protest. Share the campaign with your friends and family after you signed our action.