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From the lens Saving The Dancing Bears Of India.

Your comments about this lens, Dancing Bears of India, and/or Wildlife S.O.S. is much appreciated. Thank you and bear hugs, Frankster aka Bearmeister

  • wolvyz May 19, 2012 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Save the bears
  • nikitakapoor May 19, 2012 @ 9:49 am | delete
    Poor Bears! Thanks for creating such a great lens, keep up the good work! :)
    Do checkout my lens on India sometime and do let me know how do you feel about it! www.squidoo.com/what-to-see-in-india
  • jordanmilesbasketballstuff Mar 11, 2012 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    Poor bears! I can't believe they can do this to poor animals..thanks for sharing..
  • girlfriendfactory Feb 13, 2012 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    This very sad, yet terrifically presented lens is more than worthy of a Flyby Winging and it can be found among the other blessed lenses for today at Have Wings Will Bless! They may call me an aimless wanderer, but not all who wander are aimless and I'm glad my aim was good when I wandered upon this. ~Ren
  • sousababy Jan 17, 2012 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    Came back to google +1 this, so glad to see a purple star on this excellent lens. Take good care, Rose
  • sousababy Jan 17, 2012 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    I saw a heartbreaking video about 10 years ago about the abuse of these dancing bears and I cried . . never forgot how horrible it was to watch a trainer beating these animals. Thank you so much for doing this lens. I really hope this kind of thing is becoming less common in some areas of the world (or not at all - one can hope). Love the Gandhi quote too. Added to Living Articles on Squidoo, hope it helps!
    Fondly,
    Rose
  • sukkran Sep 15, 2011 @ 11:41 am | delete
    ~blessed by a squid angel~
  • debnet Aug 15, 2011 @ 9:45 am | delete
    I once saw a chained bear being walked on the beach in Bulgaria. So sad. Blessed by a squid Angel ;)
  • rangiiria Aug 11, 2011 @ 4:59 am | delete
    Bears are such powerful creatures. Your support for these wonderful animals is great. thanks for this lens :)
  • sammittal Aug 3, 2011 @ 12:43 am | delete
    Nice lens. We all either animals or trees are in a chain of nature. If chain breaks, all the system of nature will break. So save animals and trees. And also, save trees and save Earth.
  • WordCustard Mar 17, 2011 @ 5:05 pm | delete
    Angel blessed for caring about the bears. These stories are heartbreaking but it's good to know people work hard to help them and raising awareness is all part of that.
  • kguru1979 Mar 15, 2011 @ 12:02 pm | delete
    Wow .. I never heard about this .. nice lens...!
  • ajgodinho Feb 17, 2011 @ 1:17 pm | delete
    What an excellent lens promoting awareness and helping spread the word on cruelty against the dancing bears of India. Appreciate all your work in the area of rescued animals!
  • SquidooKimberly Jan 24, 2011 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    Frankster, thanks for all the work you do to promote and honor charities through Squidoo!

    Congrats on having one of the 33 Best Charity Profiles!
    http://www.squidoo.com/monsterboards/best_charity_profiles_on_squidoo
  • trezpazz Nov 30, 2010 @ 5:32 am | delete
    Great Lens...kudos for highlighting the plight of bears.
  • Connor Hoy Nov 25, 2010 @ 10:28 pm | delete
    This really helped with an assignment I had on dancing bears, it also opened my eyes to what really goes on. Good work.
  • Frankster Nov 26, 2010 @ 12:09 am | delete
    Glad to help!
  • lizziebeth Sep 28, 2010 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    What a great lens, spotlighting some bears in trouble, and some rescued bears. What a great group that is helping them too!
  • greenspirit Sep 21, 2010 @ 2:38 pm | delete
    I've just come back again to say...yet again: I think your work is wonderful, and thank you for caring and making these really important lenses.
  • niftygifts Sep 11, 2010 @ 8:53 pm | delete
    Very touching story... I hope those bears will no longer be treated this way.
  • whitemoss Sep 10, 2010 @ 7:27 am | delete
    A very moving lens. Blessed by an angel and added to my angel lens
  • AlishaV Sep 8, 2010 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    It's so horrible what some people do to animals to amuse themselves, but I'm glad there are wonderful people saving these bears from as much pain and suffering as they can. And thank you for sharing their story and opening people's eyes up to the great injustice being done to these bears.
  • svk_hereiam Jul 13, 2010 @ 11:20 am | delete
    very good lens. the recent years have seen some steps taken by the government and NGOs in bringing about changes in people's attitude towards animals. this is one lens I shall want everyone to read. favorited!
  • Critters4life Apr 1, 2010 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    HOw can people go on when they suject these animals to all this suffering. It's good that lens like these exist to alert the people who care. This inhumane and barbaric treatment must be put to a stop!!
  • StreetHypnosis Mar 18, 2010 @ 3:28 pm | delete
    So are the bears in other countries besides India is it legal in the other countries?
  • Frankster Mar 30, 2010 @ 5:23 pm | delete
    I don't know if other countries have laws against the dancing of bears or not. I know that some cooperate with Wildlife SOS to return bears to India to their rehabilitation sanctuaries.
  • Frankster Apr 5, 2010 @ 4:34 am | delete
    Many other countries do not have animal rights. For instance, Nepal, is currently trying to figure out what to do with Rubina, a dancing bear, that was saved by animal rights activists. The activists want to send the bear to Wildlife SOS in India as they have not place in Nepal where the bear can be cared for properly.
  • Jenny Feb 16, 2010 @ 11:55 pm | delete
    What a tragety! Thanks for bringing this to our attention!

    -Jenny @ http://www.hemroidtreatmentnow.com
  • greenspirit Jan 12, 2010 @ 7:59 am | delete
    So moving, so painful, but so wonderful. When things are so bad, it is easy to look away. You don't...and you get results. I think that is called bravery.
  • Sylvestermouse Jan 7, 2010 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    I am returning on this very first day of being a Squid Angel to bless this awesome lens!
  • Janet1 Dec 31, 2009 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    Congratulations to the Wildlife SOS team and the other groups that helped. Bless you Frankie for all you do for animals. You rock!
  • RinchenChodron Dec 25, 2009 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    Great news! Such wonderful progress. Long live the bears.
  • JenOfChicago Dec 21, 2009 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    Congrats on the victory!
  • Sylvestermouse Nov 17, 2009 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    They are so beautiful and precious!!! How very sad and sickening it is that humans are so very heartless. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I honestly had no idea.
  • Manpreet Kaur Nov 14, 2009 @ 9:44 am | delete
    SOS ! you are doing excellent job..i wish i can do something to save bears...
  • roysumit Nov 9, 2009 @ 11:39 am | delete
    I am from India. I know all these happens here and street dancing of sloth bears were a common sight few years ago. The reason was random poaching and the poor people who made their livelihood out of it. But thanks to the persistent effort of Geeta Seshamani and Kartick Satyanarayan, the sloth bear street dancing show is rarely seen now a days. Hats off to Geeta and Kartick and also to you for such a great touching lens.
  • susannaduffy Nov 7, 2009 @ 4:57 pm | delete
    Maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but your lens made me cry. You made me very aware of the tragedy of the Sloth Bears. Blessed by an Angel who loves Animals (squidoo.com/angels-love-animals)
  • Scott Oct 9, 2009 @ 1:32 am | delete
    I saw you on a show on Animal Planet & I just wanted to tell you that you really inspired me. You are doing something incredible
  • GrowWear Aug 21, 2009 @ 6:51 pm | delete
    Such a great lens. I wish I could bless it.
  • rebecca and grace Jul 28, 2009 @ 7:32 pm | delete
    this is so sad i didn't relise that this was happening
  • papawu May 23, 2009 @ 6:42 pm | delete
    All I can say is God Bless the Wildlife SOS! I actually had no idea there weer bears, let alone dancing bears in India. I thought it was more of a Russian thing, but I am truly glad that that there are people out there with the ability and capability of helping these beautifully brawny creatures.
  • spirituality Apr 22, 2009 @ 10:17 am | delete
    blessed by a squidangel.
  • aj2008 Apr 12, 2009 @ 5:12 am | delete
    What a heart rending and heart warming lens. You and the bears are Blessed by an Angel.
  • louise b Apr 3, 2009 @ 11:52 pm | delete
    I saw the bears along the highway in India. Sickened by what I saw, it reinforces how cruel we are. The hopelessness I felt driving by these animals and all the many thousands of other species abused, murdered, starved and mamed should make us all act in some way to help these animals in dire need. Elephants, chimps, gorillas etc are suffering. We must care.
  • TopStyleTravel Mar 19, 2009 @ 11:42 am | delete
    Great lens on the plight of the bears. 5 stars! I was not aware of the problem with dancing bears in India before reading your lens.
  • Frankster Mar 8, 2009 @ 11:45 am | in reply to mulberry | delete
    Thanks for sharing the link. I've added the link to my lens about the Asiatic Black Bear aka Himalayan aka Moon bear. The moon bears are also near and dear to my heart. I'm sickened just thinking about the torture they go through.
  • mulberry Mar 7, 2009 @ 12:58 am | delete
    Hi, I'm back for another visit. Someone shared a site with me and it made me think of you so I just wanted to pass it along as an fyi...http://ursafreedomproject.ning.com/ Obviously someone else trying to improve the plight of bears!
  • kellywissink Feb 13, 2009 @ 4:27 pm | delete
    Great lens!

    Welcome to the Squidoo 50 Club!
  • ByeByeDWI Jan 19, 2009 @ 8:42 am | delete
    Thank you for writing this important lens.
    Mark
    ByeByeDWI
  • alasion Dec 10, 2008 @ 9:01 pm | delete
    Great lens,left me speechless.cannot understand the mentality of some people.I saw a news report in Cyprus some time ago.It caused public outrage in Cyprus.It was about a baby bear that was lost and fell in a river in Turkey.The current pushed the bear further down the river.The bear was exhausted,but managed to get on shore, the local Turks attacked it and beat it too death.It made me sick.
  • Squidster Dec 8, 2008 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    This kind of behavior by other "humans" is intolerable. Not even the most severe poverty is an excuse to treat another living being like this and I cannot comprehend what goes on in the minds of people who do this nor those who witness without reaction. My deepest respects for your bravery and resolution! I wish you success in your endeavors and will follow your travel blog once it's up. SquidAngel Blessings for the lens as well. This needs to stay in the spotlight!
  • ebeneara1 Nov 24, 2008 @ 4:14 am | delete
    It is very pleasure to visit this lens. The information is stuffed in a good manner and all of it is very useful. Thanks for your lens. The bear photo's are nice. I enjoyed your video. Check out my the ballroomdancequest blog.
  • real_estate_hawaii Oct 29, 2008 @ 1:53 am | delete
    This lens is a big help for the awareness of people about bears. Hope more people will rescue dancing bears. Great lens!
  • JessieA Oct 26, 2008 @ 10:26 pm | delete
    This lens is so moving! Thank you so much for educating people about the horrific things that these little bears go through! Great Job! 5 Stars from me.
  • naturegirl7 Oct 25, 2008 @ 7:28 pm | delete
    Thanks for making such an important lens. May its message be heard so that no other bear will suffer. Welcome to the Naturally Native Squids group. Don't forget to add your lens links to the appropriate plexos and vote for them.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Oct 12, 2008 @ 6:57 pm | delete
    What an adorable critter and a wonderful lens. Your passion is showing.
    Lizzy
  • Sherry_2007 Oct 5, 2008 @ 7:06 am | delete
    Thank you for bringing this terrible cruelty to light and even though it breaks my heart to hear of this, their story must be told!

    Poor sweet little bears. How cruel humankind can be!
  • chefkeem Sep 25, 2008 @ 1:40 am | delete
    Here's your extremely well-deserved Angel Blessing, Frankster! I'm still in AK but I will be back home by October 1st (weather permitting, of course). :-)
  • EuroSquid Sep 19, 2008 @ 11:18 pm | delete
    When you really want to eat a bear:

    http://www.squidoo.com/GummiBears
  • ArtByLinda Aug 19, 2008 @ 12:42 pm | delete
    Another well done lens, and congratulations on your trip to India, Bless you for being part of saving these bears! 5* Linda
  • Lois Smith Aug 11, 2008 @ 5:52 am | delete
    It is so sad what humans do to animals. This is a great page to share the fate of these wonderful bears. Thank you, thank you for getting the word out. I pray they are all saved. I can't Wildlife SOS enough for the work they do.
  • lisadh Jul 27, 2008 @ 11:57 am | delete
    I remember seeing a "dancing bear" when we were in India, and it was awful. I'm so glad to hear there are people trying to rescue these animals. Keep up the good work! 5*
  • CherylStoney Jul 22, 2008 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    This lens is both heartbreaking and uplifting. Great Great job!
  • Janet1 Jul 22, 2008 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    Bravo on a great lens Frankster! 5 stars
  • Oran-Kangas Jul 22, 2008 @ 3:11 pm | delete
    Great site Frankster! Many Bear Hugs for bringing attention to their plight.
  • chefkeem Jul 20, 2008 @ 2:38 pm | delete
    Fabulous work, Frankie. 5*s

    Welcome to: www.squidoo.com/groups/squidoo-activists
  • beachbum_gabby Jul 15, 2008 @ 8:55 pm | delete
    very impressed on your lens and I congratulates your team for saving the helpless bears. 5* to you all!
  • ZachG Jul 14, 2008 @ 11:01 am | delete
    I went to India a couple years ago and saw this taking place, and it infuriated me. I can't believe people would be so cruel just to make a buck. Great lens.
  • jerryswrite Jul 13, 2008 @ 5:33 pm | delete
    Terrific lens which I found out about from your Kartick lens. Wow, that one is way cool too! 5 stars, favorite and I've always been a fan.
  • totalhealth Jul 11, 2008 @ 11:38 am | delete
    its a pity that those animals are being treated cruelly.
  • rms Jul 11, 2008 @ 9:40 am | delete
    This fabulous lens is now being featured at the Giant Squid Community Showcase!
  • Oran-Kangas Jul 9, 2008 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    Well honey, this is another of your best lenses, IMHO. I wish I could go to India with you. I'll miss you but I know you'll have a great time doing what you love -- saving bears (animals). I'm proud of you and what you do.
  • enslavedbyfaeries Jul 8, 2008 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    It saddens me to think about the horrors that animals endure at the hands of humans. I saw a documentary about this cruel practice a while back and I'm so happy to see a lens that is raising awareness and supporting Wildlife S.O.S. I'm rolling this to a few of my animal cruelty/resuce lenses. 5*'s!!
  • RamyaV Jul 8, 2008 @ 8:49 am | delete
    I support anti-poaching
  • Ramarojah Jul 8, 2008 @ 8:41 am | delete
    Awareness to some good stuff.
    Rama
    Buses for Sale
  • dandor Jul 8, 2008 @ 8:36 am | delete
    On my visit to India, I saw some guys having pet bears dancing round the sreets to make money.
    Was strange
    Dan
    Skin Tags
  • johnmarah Jul 8, 2008 @ 8:29 am | delete
    I am fond of bears and hate those killers..
    John
    Hemroids
  • ronyrost Jul 8, 2008 @ 8:24 am | delete
    We should kill the poachers rather..
    Rony
    Hair Loss Treatment
  • Angel-Sky Jul 8, 2008 @ 1:52 am | delete
    Cool! This is a wonderful lens! Thanks for bringing it to us! Please check out my site about low cost car insurance, how to obtain cheap classic car insurance and car insurance for females 5 stars for your wonderful lens!! I really appreciate your effort.
  • SusanK Jul 6, 2008 @ 11:30 pm | delete
    Frankie,

    Pray all goes well for you on your trip to India. Hopefully, you will be successful in getting the last of the "dancing bears" off the streets of India. That would truly be something to dance about!
  • ronpass Jul 4, 2008 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    Frankie - I was distressed when I read this lens. The cruelty is beyond comprehension. Every best wish for a successful trip to India. Once again you are showing your true stripes as a Giant Squid - what an inspiration. I've added a black box link to this site on my PandasRule lens.
  • pyle_mountain Jul 4, 2008 @ 1:17 pm | delete
    An eye opening lens. I had know idea...
  • RinchenChodron Jul 3, 2008 @ 12:35 pm | delete
    This is a beautiful lens for a GREAT cause!!! Way to go ***** I'm emailing your page and linking, thanks and I'm sure the bears will be thanking you. I wish you a successful trip to India.
  • Frankster Jul 3, 2008 @ 1:40 am | delete
    Thank you all for your support and passing the information on to others. The bears need our help! Bear hugs, Frankie
  • Graceonline Jul 3, 2008 @ 12:35 am | delete
    Frankster, thank you for building this page. I first learned of the dancing bears several years ago, and grieved for the suffering and the human need for spectacles at any cost. Your focus on Wildlife SOS and its founders heartens me, and I blogged about it at http://tinyurl.com/3ot89p. I look forward to hearing about your trip to India.
  • spiritartist Jul 2, 2008 @ 7:28 am | delete
    I am sooo excited for you Frankie!!******!! The pictures of the cruelty break my heart, however I am comforted by your intervention. I know you will do a world of good for these wonderful creatures!! Keep up the GREAT work and have a wonderful trip! I've lensrolled this on my animal spirits lens as well!
    Bear Hugs, Sandy
  • mulberry Jul 2, 2008 @ 6:20 am | delete
    Why do people do what they do...wonderful lens!
  • Susan52 Jul 2, 2008 @ 5:26 am | delete
    Frankie, you've done an amazing job here. What a wonderful opportunity for you to actually go and help in this great cause. Thanks for sharing this with the world.
    Susan
  • antiaging-skin-care Jun 27, 2008 @ 3:10 am | delete
    Thank you for such a sensitive treatment of a horrible problem. Well done. 5 stars and a favorite.
  • bdkz Jun 25, 2008 @ 2:00 pm | delete
    This is a beautiful lens for a beautiful animal! 5 Stars and a Squid Angel Blessing!
  • Karendelac Jun 25, 2008 @ 2:27 am | delete
    5 Stars ~~ I would give you 50 stars if I could.
    Lensrolled to all my sites, favorited.
    Now and again an issue in life and livingness touches one's heart.
    You have the poignant story beautifully told and I salute you Frankie.
    Take a bow.
    love,
    Karen de la Carriere
  • Janet1 Jun 25, 2008 @ 12:57 am | delete
    Another wonderful lens, Frankster. You showed the horrors being done to these bears and at the same time showed me the hope and good that Wildlife SOS is doing. I support them 100%. Thank you for sharing. I had no idea. 5 stars and another favorite. Janet

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