What Happened Next?
As we continue to play catch-up with the exploding population of bears at ABR, we will add to the story of the triplet cubs who arrived on June 12 Since…
Three Days Later
Yesterday we posted about the three sisters who arrived at ABR and were settled into Hartley House (the male, Thistle) and Red Roof Recovery Center (his sisters, Truffle and Thyme)…
Magnolia Bear Goes Home
Our mission with Magnolia Bear concluded today with her successful release back to the wilds of Louisiana. Magnolia arrived at Appalachian Bear Rescue on … source
The “Bear Necessities” Cub House Campaign
Today is Cubby Birthday! The seven cubs in residence are seven months old, and Magnolia and Bumble B. Bear are nineteen months old! Help us celebrate! source
Otto, Rollo and Apollo:Time To Go Home- December 4, 2017
Otto, Rollo and Apollo, ten-month-old orphaned American Black Bear cubs, were released back to the wild on December 4, 2017. This video features a few … source
Carrie Bear- Cub in a Tub- June 20, 2013
Bennie, Jerry and Carrie, orphaned black bear cubs, arrived at Appalachian Bear Rescue from South Carolina in March 2013. They came to us when they were … source
Clementine Bear Plays
Clementine Bear, a three-month-old orphaned black bear cub, arrived at Appalachian Bear Rescue on April 29, 2018 weighing 5.5 pounds. At present, she’s … source
The “Second Wave”Cubs at Appalachian Bear Rescue November 30, 2015
In this video, we feature some of the “second wave” cubs. They are recent arrivals who are much smaller than the “first wave” cubs we received earlier in the year…
Smoky Mountain Living – Appalachian Bear Rescue
Since 1996, Appalachian Bear Rescue has been helping orphaned and injured bear cubs grow until they can be released back into the forest. Smoky Mountain … source
Summitt Bear Climbs- March 31, 2017
Summitt Bear, a very sick 14-month-old black bear yearling, arrived at Appalachian Bear Rescue on March 27, 2017. To save his life, vets at the University of … source