"Very tragic and unnecessary! We have to keep educating and maybe someday this kind of thing will end."
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Kelly Frances (McKenna)
- 34, Female
- Seoul
- Korea, Republic of
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Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s Groups
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Moon Bear Support
84 members
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Bears in Captivity
85 members
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Save Miracle the Bear
30 members
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Sheri Reese commented on Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s blog post Miracle: the fall of a great bear, and it is with a heavy heart that I post this image :("this is so pathetic. so cold. it hurts to the core to see this pic and to feel the chill of death. "
Kelly Frances (McKenna) commented on Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s blog post Miracle: the fall of a great bear, and it is with a heavy heart that I post this image :("There was actually no need to kill the bear. In the report, they stated that tranquilizers were ineffective. That is absurd. Meaning, they...missed? Either way, this was in Korean news, as was footage of the men peering at the body. The media did…"
Kelly Frances (McKenna) commented on Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s blog post A Korean Bear Bile Farm"Jeanette, check email:)"
Kelly Frances (McKenna) commented on Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s blog post A Korean Bear Bile Farm"Hi Jeanette
WSPA is aware of these farms, and the aim of the pending bill is to ban breeding and regulate the numbers. At present, any parties who did try and disassemble the farm would be arrested, or risk harming the animals as there is no…"
Maren Dallmann commented on Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s blog post Miracle: the fall of a great bear, and it is with a heavy heart that I post this image :("Me too. I just wish I could speed it up somehow"
"There's got to be a way to shut this place down and remove the bears from these hideous cages. Is WSPA involved in this in any way? What is moonbears.org doing about this place? What local group can get school children involved in this and…"
"One day ... one day justice will prevail and the unenlightened dark souls walking Earth eradicating other species will lose their power. I pray and work like hell each day to see this day unfold."
Maren Dallmann commented on Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s blog post Miracle is killed"Well said Jeanette!!!!"
"I have had a visceral response to this news, an absolute gut turning, vomited response. I feel disgust and contempt for the authorities that allowed this situation to end in Miracle's bloodshed, and for the gun-toting sub-humans that…"
Tracey Barnes commented on Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s blog post Miracle: the fall of a great bear, and it is with a heavy heart that I post this image :("
It's sickening; how tragic and reprehensible."
guanita maniscalco commented on Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s blog post Miracle: the fall of a great bear, and it is with a heavy heart that I post this image :("my heart is broken....."
guanita maniscalco commented on Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s blog post A Korean Bear Bile Farm"sad news......"
Maren Dallmann commented on Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s blog post Miracle is killed"Absolutely Lynn! I'll check where he is in tonight's programme"
"We are following it with interest because when he gets to Korea and China, where as we know ofcourse its dog and cat on the menu, if he glorifies that, he's in for a fight! No joking."
Maren Dallmann commented on Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s blog post Miracle is killed"Yes it is Gordon Ramsay. I managed to find it online and listened to it (couldn't watch after the first few mins). The lady who told me about the programme thought it was bear bile, but it was actually the bile of the snake whose…"
Profile Information
- How can you help the cause?
- spread the word, educational projects, Art for the Bears, Media Support, Other
- What leadership skills can you offer as part of our movement?
- Relationship between organizations, graphic design, multimedia, PR, networking
- Where can we learn more about you?
- http://www.bearnecessitykorea.com
- Do you have another website?
- http://www.koreatimes.co.kr
- Is there a like-minded network or organization you would like to share?
- http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=12601421732&view=u...
- Is there another website you would like to share?
- http://www.animalsasia.org
- Which bear species most interests you?
- Asiatic black bear (moon bear)
My Speech at UN International Mountain Day Seminar :)
http://vimeo.com/3468750
Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s Photos
Kelly Frances (McKenna)'s Blog
Miracle: the fall of a great bear, and it is with a heavy heart that I post this image :(
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 8:58am — 8 Comments
Miracle is killed
Miracle: a sad ending
Courtesy of moonbears.org, our partner in ending bear bile farming
An escaped moon bear from Kohwun Botanical Garden, Cheungyang- gun, Korea was shot dead on 31 Jan, 2011.
The male moon bear escaped from the Kohwun Botanical Garden Zoo by lifting the gate, and was hiding in a nearby cave only 700 meters away from the zoo.
When found, he had escaped the 30 hunters who followed him for 3 hours and died from 4 gunshot…
ContinuePosted on May 18, 2011 at 8:57am — 8 Comments
A Korean Bear Bile Farm
FULL GALLERY: http://bearnecessitykorea.com/news/bear-farm-in-korea-a-vistors-account/
Special thank you to Marcela for sharing this experience.
If you witness bear bile…
ContinuePosted on May 18, 2011 at 8:56am — 4 Comments
WRITE A LETTER TO PRESIDENT LEE BEFORE THE NA MEETING (template provided)
We urge advocates of animal welfare to voice their objection to bear bile farming. Below is a template that summarizes the trade and demands urgent attention, complete with Blue House address (email and snail mail).
LET US help you HELP US. Download (.pdf) letter to president 2011
Letter’s may be emailed (as shown in template). Printable…
ContinuePosted on February 26, 2011 at 12:58am — 4 Comments
DID YOU KNOW?
(For URLs, please visit www.bearnecessitykorea.com)
“DID YOU KNOW?” is a list we’ve compiled that includes interesting, inspiring, little known and occasionally horrifying facts about Korean Moonbears. As we examine the timeline of the trade and politics, it’s important to check out the cool and symbolic stuff that occurred along this road of hardships, victories and some wonderful contributions from the…
ContinuePosted on February 24, 2011 at 8:45pm — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (25 comments)
- At 1:28pm on May 20, 2010,
Jeanette McDermott said…
Gina at moonbears.org has translated my posters into Hangul to help the Korean people better understand bear bile farming and the need to end it. Feel free to use the posters to help get the word out in Seoul.
- At 8:11pm on December 9, 2009,
Blue Jay said… - Kelly..!!..how are you lately..??..Please contact me when you get a chance.....
Thanks..!!..
Blue Jay
- At 9:19am on October 11, 2009,
Christin Peevor said… - Dear Kelly.
I am so honored, I don't have words to describe how much it means to me!
And, I think you made it look great! It's such an inspiration to see people like yourself working and being so dedicated to help these wonderful and beautiful animals!
I'll be fallowing your work and I wish you all the luck in the world!
Thank you!
- At 7:26pm on October 1, 2009,
Madeleine Truax said… - Hi Kelly,
Are you the Kelly from moonbears.org? Heard about you so much from Jeanette! Thank you for saving the moon bears in Korea! I really admire your work there! Looking forward to working with you in the future!
Love,
Madeleine
- At 10:34am on September 28, 2009, Madeleine Truax said…
- Hi Kelly,
UFP has two pilot video projects we want to run: one with small children and one with elderly in nursing homes. We are looking for UFP members who might want to help with one or the other project, or both. Please contact me if you're interested. Thank you.
Madeleine
- At 12:04am on September 20, 2009,
- Hi Kelly -
I am in awe of the remarkable painting Christin created to represent your Miracle girl. I hadn't seen the painting until tonight, just now. I cannot wait to see how moonbears.org utilizes the painting. What a gift Christin has provided. Her painting of Miracle has touched my heart. I know it will touch others.
Love,
Jeanette
- At 11:02am on September 4, 2009, Christin Peevor said…
- Hey Kelly!
Thank you so much for writing on my wall and giving feedback on my painting. Usually I have great difficulty putting a mental image onto paper. But Miracle came just like that ^^
It's easier to think of her and hope for her safety when you have a face to associate her with; which I now do :)
Best wishes,
Christin.
- At 12:07am on August 29, 2009,
- Thank YOU for helping to set them free!
- At 6:39am on August 8, 2009,
Goldie said… - Hi Kelly .. I just want to let you know that I'm thinking of you, and praying ... everything will pan out soon for you
and our Moon bears .. I can feel it in my bones lol .. seriously though, I'm rarely wrong about my feelings.
I hope I don't sound too nutty in your ears ..
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Take care, my Friend ..
- At 2:04pm on July 2, 2009,
Jan Beeton said…
- Thanks, Kelly! I've got the 3 addresses and am in the process of compiling letters and will mail them direct. You might be interested to know we are planning a protest here for August at the Chinese and Korean Embassies concerning the moon bears. Best wishes- Jan
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Ethical issues related to bear species decline
Trophy hunting
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Den hunting
Nuisance killings
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