Fifi the bear would have a tragic story to share if she could communicate. That story, thankfully, has a nice conclusion!
Fifi, a bear cub, arrived at a Pennsylvania roadside zoo more than 30 years ago. She and other bears were compelled to do perplexing acts, such as standing on their hind legs, for years. Fifi languished in a small, rusting cage that had nothing more than a crumbling doghouse for shelter when the rural zoo closed its doors more than 20 years ago.
Fifi was thin, her coat was dull and dirty, and she suffered from painful, untreated arthritis. Every step was a struggle. In July 2015, PETA and The Wild Animal Sanctuary rescued her.
She was transported to the Colorado facility, where she finally had the care and the vast habitat that she deserved.
After just five months at the sanctuary, Fifi’s body finally matches her big and beautiful personality. She is healthy, her coat is full, and her legs are getting stronger every day. And this year, for the first time in her long life, Fifi is hibernating in her new, comfy den.
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