I finally got some photos to share with you. That’s my bear with Yona (his name is big bear and I got him about 37 years ago when I could barley get my arms around him). We’re hoping he provides companionship until Yona can go with our real bears.
I went in with Yona to get these photos- she did eventually let me rub her belly.
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She wanted to “hug” me, which is what Lisa from ABR said Yona did a bunch. I kept her at arms distance.
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She wanted to “hug” me, which is what Lisa from ABR said Yona did a bunch. I kept her at arms distance.