With the big chill continuing at the China sanctuary, our bears are now keeping snug and warm in surgery thanks to all you kind people who have knitted and sewn such lovely mittens for them. 

Here is a photo of our big boy Agathon sporting a set of powder-blue mittens, made by US supporter Dorothy Frew. Agathon passed his health check with flying colours, and soon returned toasty-toed to his den and friends! 

Also keeping warm in their own mittens are our vet nurses, Hayley (left) and Wendy.