PLEASE HELP PEDALS In 2014 a bear was spotted in Oak Ridge, NJ walking upright. New Jersey Fish & Wildlife (NJ-DFW) said he injured his paws, possibly from an auto accident, but we know that these kinds of injuries are also common with bears that have been caught in snare traps. They said his paws should heal and he'll be back on all fours. Well, a year later he's not. One paw is gone and the other is severely injured. He's trying to make the best of his situation, but he's gotten thinner (it's felt he won't make it through the winter), gets tired and rests a lot (often in the road) and to see him walk - upright and on all fours - is heartbreaking. He shouldn't be forced to scrounge for garbage and he's often chased by teenagers. He deserves to be cared for and to have his life made easier. Thankfully, local residents have taken it upon themselves to find help for this bear, whom they've named Pedals. Read more about him on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Help-Save-Pedals-The-Injured-Bipedal-Bear-409305652604304/timeline/ The Orphaned Wildlife Center (OWC) https://www.facebook.com/orphanedwildlife?fref=ts in Otisville, NY has agreed to take him in, but needs approval from the NJ-DFW. OWC has reached out to NJ-DFW and we are all waiting to hear their reply. Of course, NJ-DFW is saying let nature take its course. There's nothing natural about this! In the meantime, money is being raised to create a suitable habitat for him at OWC. If you would like to contribute, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/9f5ee9m4?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_content=campaign_link&utm_campaign=darlt_n Thank you for your support. Kimberly - NJ Bear Group Volunteer www.savenjbears.com/ Please continue to voice your opposition towards the NJ Bear Hunt! Email: commissioner@dep.nj.gov