A burned baby bear needs help!

[XemaSab]

A few days ago, a local forester found a burned baby bear in the woods. He took it to a wildlife rescue place, and they are currently asking for donations to help nurse this baby back to health!

http://www.ltwc.org/



Here's a link to the original article about the bear:

http://www.redding.com/news/2008/jul/17/firefighter-rescues-tiny-injured-bear-moon-fire/

Please kick and recommend this thread, and help out in any way you can!

[Hand]

1. K and R!

[EFerrari]

2. Kick

[no_hypocrisy]

3. It's just like the story about Smokey the Bear!!! Awwwwww!

[Muttocracy]

5. I had forgotten that story about the original Smokey! nt

[hlthe2b]

9. Exactly... how many are too young to know this....

I hope the bear does well...

[aspergris]

23. no "the" in Smokey Bear :)

from Wikipedia

Smokey Bear (often wrongly referred to as Smokey The Bear) is a character in the longest running public service campaign in United States history. The character's mission is to raise public awareness to protect American forests. Since the campaign's inception, the area lost annually has gone from from 22 million to 4 million acres (89,000 to 16,000 km²).<1>

Smokey Bear's message "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires" was created in 1944 by the Ad Council. In a recent study, 95% of those surveyed could finish the sentence when given the first words. In April 2001, Smokey's message was updated to "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires." <2>

Smokey's correct full name is Smokey Bear. In 1952, songwriters Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins had a hit with "Smokey The Bear". The pair said that "the" was added to Smokey’s name to keep the song's rhythm. This small change has caused confusion among Smokey fans ever since.<3> Note that, from the beginning, Smokey's name was intentionally spelled differently from the adjective smoky.

The fictional character Smokey Bear is administered by three entities: the United States Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters, and the Ad Council. Smokey Bear's name and image are protected by U.S. federal law, the Smokey Bear Act of 1952 (16 U.S.C. 580 (p-2); 18 U.S.C. 711), which provides for actual imprisonment for those who manufacture goods depicting Smokey Bear without having secured a license from the government.<4>

[Muttocracy]

4. That firefighter sounds like a terrific human being

keep us posted on Smokey Jr.!

[alphafem1969]

12. He is :)

They are going to update the website tonight or tomorrow morning after the vets get done with him. The plan right now is to rehab him back into the wild, but he is only 8.5 lbs now so it will be a long road ahead. I will try to update you all as i can :)

Adam's sis

[Muttocracy]

13. Welcome to DU and thanks for the details

:hi:

[alphafem1969]

16. Thanks for the welcome :)

[AndyTiedye]

6. Their "Make a Donation" Link Isn't Working in Safari

[Muttocracy]

7. do these links work off the drop-down?

http://www.ltwc.org/donatephone.html

http://www.ltwc.org/donatemail.html

http://www.ltwc.org/donateonline.html

the yellow button goes to PayPal, so maybe they can just send you the email address for PayPal?

[alphafem1969]

14. I had to work to get it to go through

I had to go to the support link on the sidebar to get my donation through. I don't think they probably generally get very much traffic to their site.

[newmajority]

8. Can't wait to hear Stephen Colbert's take on this.

I'm sure it will be a "ThreatDown".

Poor little guy :evilfrown:

[XemaSab]

10. Especially since the dude who rescued him had to have a complete course of rabies vaccines

:hide:

[leftyclimber]

11. I'll pass the word around my division at WVU

aka the division of Forestry and Natural Resources. Most of the students I've met (and probably quite a few faculty, for that matter) here, regardless of major, have a soft spot for bears. We're ramping up for school to start in a month and should be able to get the word out.

- wildlife lovin' lefty

[alphafem1969]

15. Thanks so much

Adam is a wildlife lovin' righty, studied Forestry and Wildlife Management at Humboldt State University, it's his passion. I know he will be very touched by your support.

[leftyclimber]

17. Welcome to DU, alphafem 1969!

Sounds like your brother's a good guy. Humboldt State produces great F&W people; sounds like he's no exception. I look forward to hearing about the little guy's progress.

[alphafem1969]

18. Thanks

I will try to get him to come on once this mess is all over with, but he's not much for forums, and a bit embarassed by all of this so I might be all you can get lol.

[XemaSab]

19. Kick!

:kick:

[ColbertWatcher]

20. The new Smokey (the) Bear!

As much as I am a fan of Dr. Colbert, this is exactly how Smokey first came to be!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokey_the_bear#The_living_symbol_of_Smokey

[Muttocracy]

21. I came across the wishlist for stuff on the wildlife center's site

if anyone is out in that area and has stuff rather than money:

http://www.ltwc.org/wishlist.html

LTWC WISH LIST

You can help LTWC by donating items. Below is a list of items LTWC needs on a regular basis:
Sunflower seeds (non-salted)
Pine Nuts - in and out of shells
Shelled Walnuts
Shelled Pecans
Gerber Mixed Cereal
DelMonte - #2 Beef and Beef Gravy
Gerber #3 Peaches

LTWC also needs financial contributions to buy:
KMR & Esbilac milk formulas
Kaytee Wild Bird Seed
Pigeon Seed
LCD Projector
A Dell/Compaq/Gateway personal computer

[gateley]

22. K&R - nt

[bdamomma]

24. aww the poor thing,

that firefighter is a hero.

[XemaSab]

25. Kick!

:kick:

[Runcible Spoon]

26. kick for the lil guy.

poor thing :cry:

[bean fidhleir]

27. K&R

[alphafem1969]

28. New pic of the bear from msnbc

It looks like the ltwc had their hands full last night (I spoke with them yesterday and they aren't used to having tiny bears) so there was no update posted on their website, but this msnbc article has pics of the cub with his booties on, which the woman who runs the place says is a great (and rare) thing.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25741706/

I am trying to leave them alone, since I got the press after them yesterday in hopes that we can get this thing more coverage, but I will let ya'll know as soon as I hear anything.

[eowyn_of_rohan]

29. What a sweet little guy

kick for Smokey II and for your brother!

[XemaSab]

33. Thank you!

:)

[texasleo]

30. "He just kept scratching me, but I just kept holding him close to me," Deem said.

:grouphug:

[alphafem1969]

31. Here's an update!

http://www.redding.com/news/2008/jul/19/lil-smokey-treated-at-animal-center-in-south/

Better news than I had expected!

[eowyn_of_rohan]

32. More pictures of L'il Smokey

http://www.kcra.com/slideshow/news/16924581/detail.html

So glad to learn his eye will be ok

[XemaSab]

34. Kick!

:kick:

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

35. Firefighters and park rangers rule

They are the only authorities one can always be glad to see.

"I have never seen a greater symbol of man's humanity to man than a fire engine." - Kurt Vonnegut

[dana_b]

47. yes they do!!

that story made me tear up. Between this one and that poor turtle in Hawaii.... damn!!

[alphafem1969]

36. Big Update :)

Here's a nice "kick" for you. Looks like we may get some funding for this little guy and the others out of this! The Ellen show has been contacted and he was on FoxNews last night -- no jabs, this is about the bear ;) and it was the only one of the big three that I could figure out how to submit the story to :( Adam sends his best, but he, like all the firefighters, is exhausted. They appreciate your support and prayers.

Here's the best, new pics of his looking great. Evidenly HE (found that out yesterday) is a black bear, just like the original Smokey. They are having website issues, but it's worth it to see him looking so much better!

http://www.ltwc.org/images/LilSmokeyGallery/index.htm

Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bearcub20-2008jul20,0,2223569.story



SF Chronicle

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/07/19/BAP711S6TU.DTL&feed=rss.bayarea



Arts&Entertainment

http://www.necn.com/Boston/Arts-Entertainment/Firefighter-saves-burned-bear-cub-from-CA-Wildfire/1216518704.html

Thanks for all your support!

[alphafem1969]

37. Lil Smokey not eating :(

Prayers would be good

[Muttocracy]

38. oh no, is he OK? nt

[alphafem1969]

42. Eating again

His appetite is returning :) but still a long road ahead.

[elvisbear]

39. A kick for Lil' Smokey

:kick:

[ronnykmarshall]

40. Donated!

K&R!! Get well soon Lil' Smokey!!

:loveya:

[alphafem1969]

41. New Update

Here's Adam's interview with FoxNews yesterday (and that male anchor looked like he was holding back tears to me!)

http://video. yahoo.com/ network/10000005 4?v=3149799&n=100000054&l=3434132

And Lil Smokey is eating again, yeah!

[alphafem1969]

43. redoing that link, sorry!

http://video.yahoo.com/network/100000054?v=3149799&n=100000054&l=3434132

[Muttocracy]

44. thanks! nt

[alphafem1969]

45. Lil Smokey put on 3 1/2 lbs this week :)

Awesome news!!! CBS has offered to fly Adam and Celeste down to the LTWC so he can be there for a vet visit, and Adam can't wait.

[readmoreoften]

46. Kick for the furry fella

[alphafem1969]

48. 12 lbs 4 oz and a pic of him standing on his back paws

[alphafem1969]

49. oops here is the link!

http://www.ltwc.org/images/LilSmokeyGallery/index.htm