Despite the fact that Russia’s coat of arms features a double-headed eagle, the bear is the country’s unofficial mascot, and some might argue that it is even more popular and widely associated with Russia. While the rest of the world prefers cats and dogs as pets, it appears that only Russians prefer bears. That is the subject of today’s story.
Veronica Dichka, a Novosibirsk resident, can proudly say that Archie is her faithful companion. Maya Kirsanova, who is also from Novosibirsk, first rescued Archie as a cub from a circus. He and a few other bears lived in a safari park until it was forced to close due to the pandemic. As time went on, it became increasingly difficult to keep the shelter running, which is when the brave Veronica stepped in and adopted him. It’s worth noting that Veronica had previously collaborated with the bear on a few photoshoots, but Archie was only a passing acquaintance. But they’re now inseparable, and the photos you’ll see below are proof of their special bond.
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Meet Veronica and Archie, a bear rescued from the circus two years ago because it didn’t get enough food
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Veronica adopted Archie later on, as the bear didn’t have a reliable shelter after the local zoo was closed due to the pandemic
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Archie was born in captivity, and couldn’t survive without the help of humans
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The unlikely couple are from Novosibirsk, Russia, and they have a jovial relationship
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Archie is very smart, knows a lot of tricks and is very disciplined
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Veronica is a model, a professional dancer, and a passionate fishing enthusiast
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Archie recently even joined Veronica on a fishing trip
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Archie is very well fed as opposed to before. He doesn’t even need to hibernate
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Veronica knows the true meaning of a bear hug
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They spend every day together
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Archie sees Veronica as a member of his family. They share food, Archie sleeps in her arms, and hides behind her when afraid
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Archie and Veronica are happy to have each other
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The photo images posted here are delightful, and uplifting during these troubled times. Thank you.