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Rescued Bears Max and Minnie Thrive in Sanctuary

10/24/2025

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In 2018, two bears named Max and Minnie were rescued from poor conditions in Armenia by the East Sussex charity International Animal Rescue (IAR).
They had been kept in a bus depot for entertainment purposes.
They are now residing in a bear sanctuary and thriving.
Alan Knight, president of International Animal Rescue, said it is "heart-warming" to see them healthy and playful after years of cruelty.

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Story summary

In 2018, two bears named Max and Minnie were rescued from poor conditions in Armenia by the East Sussex charity International Animal Rescue (IAR).
They had been kept in a bus depot for entertainment purposes.
They are now residing in a bear sanctuary and thriving.
Alan Knight, president of International Animal Rescue, said it is "heart-warming" to see them healthy and playful after years of cruelty.