The incredible, moving true story of how one woman's commitment to kindness in action started a movement that has saved over 700 Asiatic moon bears to date, as well as countless dogs, elephants and other animals across China and Vietnam
"My first encounter with a moon bear changed my life forever..."
It was a single, life-changing moment - holding the paw of a traumatised, captive moon bear - that ignited Jill Robinson's mission to rescue the stoic and majestic Asiatic black bear and end the cruel practice of bile farming. Starting with an audacious, almost impossible goal, and with the help of a few brilliant friends and supporters, it would take plenty of blood and sweat, and many tears, to put her plan into action. Jill knew that she couldn't rest until she had found a way to help these innocent animals, providing them with a sanctuary where they could live out the rest of their lives in peace, free from suffering and exploitation.
From her early days of undercover investigations in Hong Kong, Jill went on to establish Asia's first animal-assisted therapy program, Dr Dog, and then to found Animals Asia - a charity that would work together with the authorities to help and rescue captive bears in Vietnam and China. As their efforts started to pay off, Jill and her team knew that it wasn't just bears who needed their help - surrounded by animals in need at every turn, it was impossible to turn away, and their work evolved to help street dogs, Asian elephants and many other species today.
No Bear Left Behind is a powerful testament to the enduring power of compassion, courage and kindness in action. It is a story of cruelty and compassion, of injustice and hope, and of how one person's unwavering determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges can inspire a movement to change the world.