Russian Couple Adopted An Orphaned Bear 23 Years Ago, And They Still Live Together
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There’s no denying that brown bear deserves to be the national Russian animal. With the average weight of almost 200kg, incredible strength and resilience these ferocious hunters represent the Slavic nation and their character rather well. And though they usually roam the vast forests and taigas, one of these animals has found its life to be quite different.
Meet Stepan, a domesticated pet bear who lives with his humans Svetlana and Yuriy Panteleenko in Moscow, Russia. The Panteleenkos adopted Stepan or Stephen bear when he was just a 3-month-old orphaned cub. He was found by hunters in a forest all alone, and in a terrible condition, so Svetlana and Yuriy decided to give the bear cub a home.
23 years later, Stepan has grown into a loving and quite frankly cute bear who helps around the house by watering plants and loves watching TV with his humans. “He loves people and is a sociable bear – despite what people might think, he is not aggressive at all,” said Mrs. Panteleenko. “We have never been bitten by Stepan.
The Russian bear eats 25kg of fish, vegetables, and eggs every day! But the goofball manages to stay in shape thanks to his love for football. He also keeps himself busy with acting in films and posing for photoshoots.
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This couple adopted Stepan when he was a 3-month-old orphaned cub
He was found by hunters in a forest very weak and lonely
But Svetlana and Yuriy nurtured him back to health
Now he’s a 23-year-old loving goofball!
“He absolutely loves people and is a really sociable bear”
“Despite what people might think, he is not aggressive at all”
“We have never been bitten by Stepan”
The bear eats 25kg of fish, vegetables and eggs every day!
He does enjoy his cup of tea, too
The gentle giant manages to stay in shape thanks to his love for games outdoors
But there’s nothing like snuggling with his humans on a couch…
And did we mention that gardening is his ultimate passion?
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Yeah, effing adorable... Till she kicks the dog away at the end of the video.
Agreed, what a bitch, only caring about the animal which could eventualy bring fame on her fat ass.
It didn't look to me like she kicked the dog so much as shooed it away with her foot. Perhaps it's not their dog and it just meandered over from the neighbor's place uninvited.
Wow, what disgusting misogyny type of language is that? Also your fat hatred is despicable. Grow up you asshole. And she didn't kick the dog, she was only moving him/her away. Stop overreacting.
I love how you and Tim manage to share your hatred so diligently on videos that bring normal happy people joy.
Oh, c'moooon! This was not kick at all, she barely touch it with her foot. Stop overreacting, these people apparently love animals.
Oh come on. I'm sure she was just playing around. She didn't kick the dog. She kicked at it in a playful way. So relax ppl.
She didn't harm the dog in any way, just nudged him along. The video was supposed to be about the bear, not the dog. I'm quite sure the dog t=get plenty of attention.
Seems more like a trained animal rather than a loved one.
Totally agree... Poor dog, not sure this couple is so nice they appear...
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Indeed! I wanted to write exactly the same! Bitch! Poor doggie :(
Doggy wants attention too, Lady that was not very Nice!!!
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The look she gives her dog and kicks him away... then keeps posing with the bear. Poor puppy. :(
Yeah, effing adorable... Till she kicks the dog away at the end of the video.
Agreed, what a bitch, only caring about the animal which could eventualy bring fame on her fat ass.
It didn't look to me like she kicked the dog so much as shooed it away with her foot. Perhaps it's not their dog and it just meandered over from the neighbor's place uninvited.
Wow, what disgusting misogyny type of language is that? Also your fat hatred is despicable. Grow up you asshole. And she didn't kick the dog, she was only moving him/her away. Stop overreacting.
I love how you and Tim manage to share your hatred so diligently on videos that bring normal happy people joy.
Oh, c'moooon! This was not kick at all, she barely touch it with her foot. Stop overreacting, these people apparently love animals.
Oh come on. I'm sure she was just playing around. She didn't kick the dog. She kicked at it in a playful way. So relax ppl.
She didn't harm the dog in any way, just nudged him along. The video was supposed to be about the bear, not the dog. I'm quite sure the dog t=get plenty of attention.
Seems more like a trained animal rather than a loved one.
Totally agree... Poor dog, not sure this couple is so nice they appear...
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Indeed! I wanted to write exactly the same! Bitch! Poor doggie :(
Doggy wants attention too, Lady that was not very Nice!!!
boi wat does ur check have to do with this website-
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
It's by-far the best job I've had. Last Wednesday I got a brand new BMW since getting a check for $6474 this - 4 >>>>>>>>>>>>> www.realcash44.ℭom
The look she gives her dog and kicks him away... then keeps posing with the bear. Poor puppy. :(