Help Our Beloved Big Bear Get the Care He Needs!
Help Our Beloved Big Bear Get the Care He Needs!

Please help Our Bear!

For those of you who know our shelter mascot, Big Bear, you understand just how much we adore and love him. Bear has been a cherished member of our family for nearly four years, and we have treasured every moment spent in his company. Unfortunately, Bear has developed painful issues with his hip, which has recently been discovered to be a defect from birth.


He experiences discomfort when walking and has difficulty sitting up, prompting us to take him to our vet. After careful evaluation, our vet has recommended a pain block operation as a temporary solution until we can arrange for a hip replacement. At The Barn Animal Rescue, we are committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our animals are healthy and comfortable, and Bear is no exception.


To help cover the costs of his surgery, we have set up a fundraiser through a Go Fund Me page. We are reaching out to Bear’s friends and supporters to ask if you could contribute whatever you can to help him receive this necessary pain-relieving operation. Any donation, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated on Bear’s behalf as we work to help this gentle giant become pain-free.


You can find the link to the Go Fund Me page below, or if you prefer, you can donate directly through our PayPal using the link on our Facebook page. Thank you for your kindness and support during this difficult time. Together, we can make a difference for Big Bear!


Help Big Bear Get His Operation - DONATE HERE.


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