Our Big Bear Family
MANY parents struggle to maintain discipline in their home. But spare a thought for Jim and Susan Kowalczik whose main charge is a huge 1400lb Kodiak brown bear. The couple look after the 9ft giant at their orphanage where they have dedicated their lives to rescuing and releasing injured animals. They now care for 11 bears, including Kodiak brown bears, Syrian bears and black bears on their 100 acre estate in Otisville, New York. Most were rescued as cubs from breeding programs or nature reserves that closed down. What did you think of this couple and their bears? Please let us know in the comment section below and remember to share the video and sign up for our free newsletter!
May 15, 2024 @ 11:45 am
We hear so much about the absolute cruelty some people treat wild as well as domestic animals: we need more stories like the video of Jim and Susan Kowalczik and their “happy bear family”.
July 10, 2020 @ 6:34 pm
It is absolutely great to view such a wonderful video, especially during such times as we are involved in! That depicted pure love LOVE on both the animals and the couples parts!!
It is amazing how some can get sooo connected with nature as they have!! A wonderful video – thank you!
August 4, 2017 @ 7:00 am
It is surely heartwarming to see this couple giving such loving care for the bears. They obviously provide a wonderful home and all the attention these bears want and need. We just need to remember that they are wild animals and should be cautiously attended as such. Jim and Susan, thank you for all you do for these wonderful creatures!