Cholita the bear takes her first steps to freedom

Cholita the reallife Paddington bear who was abused at the circus and captured the worlds hearts has taken her first steps to freedom with Animal Defenders International (ADI). The hairless bear was signed into the organisation s custody and rescued in a two day mission. Cholita is now safe in the ADI Spirit of Freedom rescue centre where she is receiving specialist care ahead of her flight to the United States where she will enjoy a new life along with 33 lions who have been rescued from circuses acr