The letter went on to say that Dillan could be happy in the sanctuary running, digging, and swimming — a much better and freer life for the bear.
Thanks to the repeated effort, Dillan was relocated to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado at the end of 2019. Instead of restaurant scraps, Dillan now has fresh fruits and vegetables to eat along with way more fresh air and sunshine. He has stopped the rocking and shaking that he had repeatedly done at the Sportsmen’s Club in Union County.
Videos and photos have shown how Dillan’s life has improved since his move to the sanctuary, which focuses on rescuing many wild animals, including lions, tigers, bears, and others. In March 2020, the sanctuary uploaded a video that showed Dillan’s progress in the three months since he’d been rescued.
The sanctuary continued to post more updates on Dillan in the following years. In June 2022, a video of Dillan enjoying a swim in the sanctuary’s pool was classified as the “Video Of The Day!” In July of that year, the large bear appeared pretty content as he cheekily posed for a candid photo. One person commented, “My goodness, Dillan! You are eating well!” Another said, “My foster bear!! You rock that relaxation, Dillan!”
The sanctuary posted another photo of Dillan in July 2022 that showed him snacking on some peaches. Once again, people rejoiced in the comments about how happy they were to see the bear doing so well.
“He looks so much happier and healthier than when you got him. How nice!” one person commented. Another happily said, “A bear after my own heart.”
