Rescue TV today features Dancing Bears Park Belitsa, Riku, Jeta, Sunface, McKenzie, Leo, Melanka...

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Bears Riku and Jeta reunited at Dancing Bears Park Belitsa

It seems like they couldn't wait to catch up where they left off before hibernation. If you remember, last year we announced how these two bears were socialised and were enjoying every moment at their forever home at Dancing Bears Park Belitsa, which we run in cooperation with the Fondation Brigitte Bardot. Indeed, they have had a great summer and autumn together, however, due to Riku's energetic personality (wanting to play all the time) and Jeta's preference of preparing for hibernation, our onsite team decided to separate them during winter. Following that, both bears have had a peaceful winter and hibernated for a few good months.

However as the mating season was approaching, by the beginning of spring, the team decided to reunite them again and since then they are together all the time.

Watching them being so happy, it's an inspiration for all of us, and almost impossible to imagine that before their rescue in 2017, they were known as “two of Europe's saddest” bears.

Nowadays, they live in harmony with each other, and their cohabitant Nastasja. When Jeta wants some quiet time, he then tries to bond with Nastasja

Dog Sunface

Dog Sunface was begging for food at a butcher shop, which is a common thing to do for hungry stray dogs. They hope to receive a piece of meat from the butcher or to just snatch away pieces that fall to the ground. One day, Sunface was going for a large piece of chicken, which upset the butcher so much that he cut off Sunface's nose with his knife.  

A bystander immediately called our friends from Blue Cross of India. They found him badly injured but were able to save his life. He now is the official office dog and is putting smiles on everyone's faces every day. He likes to chase the other dogs, the peacocks and he is even not afraid to chase the water buffaloes if he gets the chance.  

Please support our friends so they can help animals all over 🇮🇳 India http://bit.ly/blue-cross-india

These orphaned baby badgers needed human help!

We are currently right in the middle of our busiest time of the year here at Wildlife Aid. Our 'orphan season' sees 80 new patients every single day and we can take a phone call every four minutes! These two young badgers were transferred to us from another rescue centre (WRAS in East Sussex) so that they could be raised in a group with out other badger cubs. Although still babies, they look just like miniature badgers! This is their story...

McKenzie was so scared of touch, but a hug changed everything!

We live in a world with a lot less hugs, but for McKenzie, it was what she needed the most! We would love to do many more of these rescues, so if you can, please join our team with a small donation: https://www.HopeForPaws.org - if every viewer will participate with just $5, it will make a huge difference for so many animals. If you can't donate at the moment, please share the video with someone who will enjoy the video :-) Please watch this video until the end and see how confident she grows by the second! I am so proud of her!!! This video reminds me a little bit of Holly's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhLri... If you would like to adopt her or any of the other dogs or puppies in this video, please visit our friends at Foxy and the Hounds: https://FoxyAndTheHounds.org Thank you so much for watching our videos - it really helps us out!

The President bears need you!

The ‘’President Bears’’ Leo and Melanka have been kept in these barren enclosures since 2006. They were confined as little cubs and live in the presidential residence of Syniogora in the south-east of Lviv, Ukraine. Due to the current coronavirus measures, it is not possible to rescue Leo and Melanka yet. But we are ready and only lack the final support for the rescue from the State Management of Affairs (DUS), so that we can rescue Leo and Melanka right after the measures are lifted. You can help them by signing an e-mail petition to the Deputy Head of the State Administration of Affairs. With this approval, we can take the final preparations for their rescue and give them a new life at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr as soon as possible. Can they count on you? https://bit.ly/rescue-leo-melanka

The Three Bears have moved to their new dens!

The hard work of our amazing bear care team has paid off and Alice, Bân and James have moved into their new homes. Watch the video to see how they're settling in and find out how our other recent rescues Florence and Clara are getting on after their health check last week.

Please support our work: www.animalsasia.org/donate

Vet repairs Baby Owl's broken beak

Sadly, this orphan season, we’ve had quite a few chicks falling from their nests, high up in the trees. Most survive the fall without injury, however, in our latest case the youngster sustained a nasty fracture to its beak. Working quickly and carefully to repair the fracture, Maru secured the beak in place using specialist medical equipment. It is now just a matter of time, to see how the owl heals.

Bear cub Mochi was rescued from the illegal wildlife trade

Do you remember bear cub Mochi, who was rescued from illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam? After rescuing the female bear cub, the team at @BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh continues to provide her with all the care she needs to grow into a healthy bear, especially since she was saved at a vulnerable age. Mochi is doing well, is super active and keeps the team very busy! She gained 1.800 grammes and now weighs 3.8 kg. Sadly it is impossible that Mochi will be able to be released back into the wild, so she will remain at the sanctuary. The team is now looking into possibilities to introduce her to a special outdoor enclosure. Will you support Mochi’s new beginnings?

Volunteer with the Animal Rescue Team

One of the most commonly asked questions for our Animal Rescue Team is, “How can I volunteer?” Our team has—and relies on—a strong network of volunteers to help us make a real difference for animals in rescue and disaster relief work. We truly depend on them to help us get this important, lifesaving work done.

One of the most common mistakes prospective volunteers make is waiting until a natural or man-made disaster strikes to begin the application process and to begin proper training and preparation for becoming an Animal Rescue Team volunteer. Unfortunately, by then, it’s too late. If you want to volunteer, it’s important to apply before a disaster. If you get everything done early, you, like our many other volunteers, will be ready to deploy when animals need our help.

I can’t speak enough to the impact people feel from saving animals in need. If you want to make a difference, this is a way to do it. I encourage you to start your application today. With hurricane season on the horizon, our team will be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice - The Humane Society of the United States

Rayshard Brooks, Virtual Helicopter 360 Everest Trek, Angela Davis, Robin D.G. Kelley, at Sunset TV!

Virtual 360 Everest Trek Part 01 - Helicopter Ride to Lukla, Nepal

Join our virtual trek to the south side of Mount Everest to the top of Kala Patthar, in immersive 360 VR video, in this limited series from Jon Miller and The Rest of Everest! Part 01 - Kathmandu to Lukla

In the Fall of 2019, I returned to Everest with my dear friend and guide, Dawa Sherpa. We had last trekked to Everest Base Camp in 2014 and a lot has changed in the region since the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes. Our goal was to visit with friends and family at new and rebuilt lodges in the Solukhumbu as well as to explore helicopter transportation options to leverage on a future project that is in the works.

Joining us from the USA were Dawa’s friends Caroline and Christy who were there to experience Nepal for the first time! All four of us live in Fort Collins, Colorado so it was a wonderful experience for me to meet some new friends.

Assisting Dawa were guides Tshering and Tenjing as well as our excellent porters Khul and Ongchu.

It was absolutely wonderful to be back in Nepal for the first time in 5 years and to see so many treasured friends in my short time there.

As with each trip I take out to the Himalayas, I experiment with new camera technology in my endless efforts to bring the Himalayas to you in a new way. In 2003 I filmed in SD. In 2007 I upgraded to HD. In 2010 I experimented with 3D. In 2014 I was one of the first to fly in the region with drones. For this trip in 2019, I experimented with a 360 camera that let me film in VR. For those that are new to the concept of 360 videos, it allows you to look anywhere you’d like as you watch the episode—not just at what is in “front” of the camera. I’m very excited about this technology and while some people may not like it, old-school Rest of Everest fans will likely be thrilled to see that much more of what a trek to Everest is actually like.

In this first Part 01, we visit the famous Boudhanath Stupa before I visit my old friend Sagir the barber at his new shop in Thamel. Then we fly to Lukla in a helicopter—my first time doing so— before we start the trek proper. The helicopter ride was truly something special and there’s more where that came from in a later episode. This series is comprised mostly of the 360 video but is peppered with “flat” footage where necessary to fill in the story. The camera tools may have changed, but old-time viewers of the show will feel right at home with how it all feels…even if your intrepid host looks much more middle-aged than he feels.

While you can absolutely enjoy this series on a mobile phone or computer, for the most “you are there” immersive experience I HIGHLY recommend viewing the videos using a VR headset. Here are some suggestions that I own and have personally tested. They range in price from just a few bucks to a few hundred dollars. Buying them from these links will support this endeavor!

I Am Cardboard VR Box https://amzn.to/3d3CSu6

This is a fantastic entry-level VR viewer that can be used with the YouTube app on your mobile phone. I found this one to be superior to the less expensive versions that need to be assembled. This one comes ready to use and has a more thoughtful design and better user experience. Worth buying even if you only have a passing interest in VR content.

Pansonite 3D VR Glasses Virtual Reality Headset https://amzn.to/37s06ZJ

A real upgrade from Google Cardboard devices. This is a true headset and is very comfortable to use. Since you actually wear it, the experience is much more immersive yet still uses the YouTube app on your mobile phone for viewing which keeps it inexpensive. It is also far more adjustable than the Cardboard options. I’ve given a Pansonite unit to Dawa’s family for viewing these episodes!

Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset - 32GB https://amzn.to/2MVhz3a

Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset - 64GB https://amzn.to/2Ba0z6u

This entry-level Oculus is a true VR headset and is completely standalone with no phone needed. It has everything you need to view all kinds of VR content and even play VR games. It is a lot of fun!

Oculus Quest All-in-one VR Gaming Headset – 64GB https://amzn.to/2YE3oF2

Oculus Quest All-in-one VR Gaming Headset – 128GB https://amzn.to/3fnOKbN

The Oculus Quest is the best all-in-one VR headset on the market right now. Using it is like peering into the future. For viewing 360 videos it only beats the Oculus Go in terms of screen quality but if you’re interested in gaming THIS is the headset to purchase. There is NO comparison. I use an Oculus Quest connected to Adobe Premiere while I edit these episodes. Amazing device with a lot of “wow” factor.

Thanks for watching. If you’re new to The Rest of Everest, please consider checking out Episode 000 to see what this series is about and how it all started almost 20 years ago. https://youtu.be/ESyjYeCxxgc

If you’re based in Colorado, consider checking out Dawa’s Fort Collins restaurant, The Himalayan Bistro https://himalayanbistro.com

Jon Miller

June 14, 2020

The Killing of Rayshard Brooks: Atlanta Police Shoot Dead Unarmed Man Who Fell Asleep in His Own Car

Protests have erupted in Atlanta, where the police killing of unarmed African American man Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy’s parking lot has outraged residents. The autopsy revealed that Brooks was shot in the back as he was running away, and the death has been ruled a homicide by the county medical examiner. Brooks’s killing comes as protests against racism and police violence continue across the country. The Atlanta police chief has already resigned, and the officer who shot Brooks has been fired. “What we saw happen to Mr. Brooks is unfortunately something that we continue to see repeated in our communities all across this country,” says Mary Hooks, co-director of Southerners on New Ground, which is part of the National Bail Out collective and the Movement for Black Lives. “What we continue to see is police being called in as first responders to things that they should not be showing up for.”

Mary Hooks: Policing is "inherently rotten" and must be dismantled

Protests have erupted in Atlanta, where residents are outraged at the police killing of unarmed Black man Rayshard Brooks. Brooks’s killing comes as protests against racist police violence continue across the country, with mounting demands for cities to defund and abolish their police forces. Southerners On New Ground co-director Mary Hooks says reform alone is not sufficient. "Officers, no matter their intention, no matter their motive, they are tied and bound to a system that by training, its orders, its beliefs, is inherently rotten." She says the conversation should not be centered around how to keep better tabs on this system, but rather how to "shrink the institution until it is no longer legitimate."

Historian Robin D.G. Kelley: Media focuses on "looting" to dismiss legitimate concerns

The momentum carrying worldwide protests against systemic racism and calls in some cities to defund police can be attributed to decades of organizing by Black women and Black-led collectives, says historian and UCLA professor Robin D.G. Kelley. Still, despite the "enormous work" of movements to underscore the core issues shaping their demands, Kelley says the media is wrongly framing looting as the major problem. He notes that the hyperfocus on looting, which is a common occurrence across history during natural disasters or times of civil disturbance and thus not a new phenomenon in the current protests, is part of a "tendency to treat looting as a way to dismiss legitimate organizing work." The media's coverage of looting also "displaces the history of the United States" and highlights the societal value of wealth and property over Black and Indigenous people's lives. "Is the destruction of property or taking things, taking sneakers or computers, somehow more important than watching someone die on film? Watching 5,000 some-odd people killed by the police over the last few years?" Kelley tells Democracy Now! "We know … that Black bodies were looted. That is how we got here."

Angela Davis on Black liberation and Palestinian solidarity

Last year, legendary Black liberation activist and scholar Angela Davis was awarded the Fred Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Shortly after the announcement, the Institute rescinded the award after facing backlash for Davis's support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement and advocacy for Palestinian human rights. The decision was again reversed after an uproar from the Black community, and Davis will receive the award later this month in a virtual ceremony. Davis says this is a "teachable moment" speaking to the importance of international solidarity and the crucial links between Black liberation and Palestinian liberation. "There has been this very important connection between the two struggles for many decades," says Davis. "I am hoping that today's young activists recognize how important Palestinian solidarity has been to the Black cause and that they recognize we have a profound responsibility to support Palestinian struggles as well."

Angela Davis: We can't eradicate racism without eradicating racial capitalism

World-renowned activist and professor Angela Davis says that racism is intrinsic to capitalist social relations, and that one will not be abolished without the other. "I am convinced that the ultimate eradication of racism is going to require us to move toward a more socialist organization of our economies," says Davis. "I think we have a long way to go before we can begin to talk about an economic system that is not based on exploitation and on the super-exploitation of Black people, Latinx people and other racialized populations. But I do think that we now have the conceptual means to engage in discussions." Watch the full interview with Angela Davis: https://bit.ly/2AtDFXX

Hope For Paws' 12th Anniversary, Fox, Swan back w/ Cygnets, Badger, Robin, Sor & Pich at Rescue TV!

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Story of Dogs Sor and Pich

#ProtectMillions Can you imagine what it's like never having had a bath in your whole life? For dogs Sor and Pich, whom we encountered during our mission on Silk Island, that was the reality. They looked more like two balls of (very dirty) fur when we picked them up.   It took us a while to scrub all the dust off but when we were done, we looked into the eyes of two beautiful dogs - and at hundreds of lice and fleas. We continued the treatment and also took care of the severe skin infections both dogs suffered from.   Thanks to your support, Sor and Pich are doing well and enjoy their life on Silk Island. Please keep helping us so we can go out there and help more dogs like them http://bit.ly/help-silk-island

Badger needs help after territorial fight!

When it comes to badgers, the most common cause of admission here at the centre is territorial fighting wounds. In the breeding season, fights between males (and sometimes even females!) can result in large injuries to the rump that need medical attention. Luckily for this badger, it was found cowering in a barn by a dog and was soon collected by a rescuer from a local badger group. Once transferred to the centre, it was up to our vet team to get it back into perfect shape...

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Two worried Swans reunited with their lost Cygnets!

No two swan rescues are the same here at WAF, but our most recent venture was not something we'd seen before! Early one morning we were inundated with calls about two swans who had become separated from their cygnets and were going mad with worry. Luckily, Lawrie and Simon were soon on the scene and were able to successfully reunite the family in just a few minutes!

Months of loneliness could have been prevented if people had done the right thing. Luckily, her feeder finally discovered #HopeForPaws and the rest is history! We just posted more videos on our website: https://www.HopeForPaws.org Both Maple and her best friend Scampi are looking for their loving forever homes! Please share their video so we can find them this home together. Our friends at Angel City Pit Bulls will handle their adoption and you can contact them directly here: http://www.AngelCityPits.org This week we will celebrate our 12th. anniversary of Hope For Paws and I noticed that YOU didn't download the Hope For Paws APP yet :-) Please go to Google Play or the App Store, search for "Hope For Paws" and don't forget to turn on the notification so you won't miss any of the amazing videos that are coming up this week - trust me, you don't want to miss any of them! Installing the App will enable me, Loreta, JoAnn and Katie to text you every once in a while and let you know about exciting things happening here. I will see you there ;-) Eldad

Robin encased in expanding foam

Maru quickly comes to the aid of a robin, admitted to the centre covered in expanding foam! Robins can become extremely stressed in captive situations and can even die as a result, so it was imperative that Maru removed the substance as quickly as possible.

I wasn't able to rescue this older dog by myself... I needed help.

On June 11th we will celebrate Hope For Paws' 12th anniversary and I hope you will sign up for getting text messages from me, Loreta, JoAnn and, Katie: https://www.HopeForPaws.org/Join - it's a NEW service that will ensure that you will NEVER miss a Hope For Paws rescue video :-) Little Stimpy was so exhausted from living on the streets, but when he saw me getting too close, he bolted! I hope you will enjoy this one and also comment below and let me know your thoughts... do you think the masks are making dogs extra nervous these days? If you would like to adopt Stimpy, please contact our friends at L.A. Animal Rescue: https://www.LAAnimalRescue.org Thank you so much for sharing our videos. By sharing, you are helping us raise awareness all over the world, you are helping us raise funds so we can save more lives, and you are helping us find dogs like Stimpy loving forever homes. On Thursday (June 11th), I will post another rescue video here: https://www.HopeForPaws.org I really appreciate your support! Eldad p.s. I know I should have called him REN (especially because he RAN away from me), but Stimpy sounded like a cuter name to me :-)

Healing Hearts Florence and Clara are in hospital this week getting their first full health check while the Three Bears, Alice, James and Bân, are at the forth stage of their quarantine process. Watch to find out what our vets discover about our newest arrivals and see the playful Three Bears continue their recovery from captivity on a bile farm. www.animalsasia.org/healingheartsrescue if you're able please donate to support the rehabilitation of these bears and help us rescue and care for even more bears to come.

Homeless dog by the freeway is TERRIFIED of humans - the end will blow your mind!

Today, June 11, 2020 we are celebrating Hope For Paws' 12th anniversary!!! If you can, please join us with a small donation today so we can continue in full force for another year: https://www.HopeForPaws.org Barbie was so scared of humans and she wouldn't allow anyone near her. I will create a slow-motion version of the moment we got her, and I will post it on our Instagram later on today here - it is pretty amazing: https://www.instagram.com/HopeForPaws... After her rescue, #Barbie continued to her foster home with Smooch Pooch Dog Rescue, and the rehabilitation work they did with her is just incredible! This is one video that you really have to watch until the very end. If you would like to adopt her, please contact Smooch Pooch here: http://www.SmoochPoochRescue.com Please celebrate with us today by liking the video, commenting, sharing and subscribing to our channel... we are ALMOST at 5 MILLION subscribers! I am counting on you for making it happen! Thank you so much for your support! We really couldn't have done it without you :-) Eldad

Rescuers race to save Fox trapped in fence

Foxes always seem to get themselves caught in unusual places, and this was no different! Simon and Alannah, one of our volunteers, were called out one weekend to help a fox who had become caught in a gate. Although rescues like this are a common sight here, the team soon found out that the gate was not the only issue they needed to fix...

Volunteer with the Animal Rescue Team

One of the most commonly asked questions for our Animal Rescue Team is, “How can I volunteer?” Our team has—and relies on—a strong network of volunteers to help us make a real difference for animals in rescue and disaster relief work. We truly depend on them to help us get this important, lifesaving work done.

One of the most common mistakes prospective volunteers make is waiting until a natural or man-made disaster strikes to begin the application process and to begin proper training and preparation for becoming an Animal Rescue Team volunteer. Unfortunately, by then, it’s too late. If you want to volunteer, it’s important to apply before a disaster. If you get everything done early, you, like our many other volunteers, will be ready to deploy when animals need our help.

I can’t speak enough to the impact people feel from saving animals in need. If you want to make a difference, this is a way to do it. I encourage you to start your application today. With hurricane season on the horizon, our team will be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice - The Humane Society of the United States