We Share Our Home With 14 Bears | BEAST BUDDIES
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A DARING mother and son duo have hand-raised 14 bears in their back garden. In the heart of Bearadise Ranch, Florida, Monica Welde and her son, Johnny IV, spend their days rolling around with bears that weigh up to 1,000lbs. The Welde family have looked after grizzly bears, black bears and polar bears for the last 91 years - using their license to provide for those in need of a home. But the family tradition came under threat last year when Monica’s husband, Johnny III, died of a heart attack just after he turned 60. But with the help of her son, a devastated Monica has put her loss to one side so she can concentrate on continuing the family legacy and caring for their beloved pet bears.
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I normally hate zoos coz when i visit one, animals always looks sad. But looking at her bears, they all look well loved and cared for. Definitely keep on looking after more bears!
shermich90 i went to sydney zoo and there was this elephant they got it from india and i saw that he was crying because he missed his master.
That's understandable as there's roadside zoos that don't take good care of their animals . but mpst zookeepers really seem to care about the animals and zoos have rescue and rehab programs and breeding programs . I know the Austin zoo rescues all their animals and they keep animals that wouldn't be able to survive in the wild. So yes I'd really look into what the zoo is about and call them and ask questions but by supporting zoos they can expand the animals enclosers and do more for conservation . really when a animals needs are met they can live happily in captivity.
@YGB Rogi Not always true
Its very sad i live in iraq and our zoo very horrible the bear is locked in small dirty wet cage and hungry he eats bread and cries in very sad sound and hits his head with the cage bar 😿🤬
@@waaargh2985 qq
Imagine plotting to rob a single woman and her only son who live in the middle of the woods only to be welcomed by 14 bears who hate strangers
Then the robber would shoot all the bear take their skin and sell it then go into the house and take all the money
They must sleep well at night!
@@sakeriyasaleh4820 I very much doubt the 15 shot 9mm gun will do enough damage to stop 14 bears !
@@sakeriyasaleh4820 yes, because life is a video game 🤦🏻♂️😂
@@sakeriyasaleh4820 there's a saying "if you shoot down a bear from a far distance climbing up a tree, you don't need to find them, it'll find you" and its gonna be super pissed It'll tear you like a candy wrappers Good luck with shooting those big doogies UMU
I agree that they belong in the wild, but after seeing how well cared for and loved these bears are, how can I argue???
These people spending & I'm pretty sure alot, when bears can be out hunting in the wild in their own habitat ,there's people starving in the great USA, get real ! One day the bear is gonna have them for dinner. Lol
they are safe also..
@@adrianpena677 So funny
@@maliyahhale1223 thanks!😊
@@adrianpena677 uhhhhhh no, even in the entire world we have enough to feed everybody, it’s not a matter of how much food we produce, it’s a matter of accessibility, and yea sure endangering species of animals to extinction is way less important, not like humans ever drove other species of animals to extinction right. Think before talking.
Dang, that's a good woman right there. I'm super impressed.
@C Pryme nawwww, a simp is someone looking to hype a woman up who wants to leech off men forever online... That isn't her idiot
*ONE HOUSE U DONT WANT TO ROB* 😂😂😂😂😂
HITESH Adhikari lol😂
HITESH Adhikari indeed don't even dare to try to rob this house
Sure yes😂😂
They need people to rob them that’s just another word for feeding the bears
HITESH Adhikari yeah that is right
One thing is clear, these bears love the smooches
Actually they love the food they get after the kisses.
@@Maxbps88 nah, they seem to randomly expose their tongues for kisses, so I think they do like it
Lotta that going on.
"The wild is disappearing, we are taking all the resources from the animals." Damn......... hurts because it is true.
Jim V so maybe... people should stop breeding. 💁🏻
That’s why we should help them.
Miles Davis Humans should stop trying to overpopulate the earth. Problem is how do you control that?
@@Jazzykatt23 information, sensibilization, contraception, laws, that's kind of obvious
Sagittarius A I agree with you but everyone thinks it’s their God-given right to produce as many offspring as they want, and in free countries, it is.
It’s amazing how a creature could be so cute and terrifying at the same time.
The words of many a boyfriend or husband.
I think it is fantastic. The bears are living a good life.
AnnemieM i
AnnemieM so you a mind reader. Those are wild animals. There not here to be pets for humans.
Big Money Grip just shut up
its there choice not yours so .......
Thank you. My thoughts exactly. Making them into pets is not natural or respectful.
RIP Johnny - your legacy is being well looked after - amazing video .
He dead? For real?
@@stevenethan4638 one of the bears ate him after they forget to feed it.
@@stevenethan4638 He suffered a cardiac arrest in his sleep.
@@The-Man-Right-Chea Cut the crap!
@@stevenethan4638 He tried a new honey scented cologne. To be fair, it drew the ladies - just not the ones he expected.
I love how those bears ”kiss” with their tongue :’D damn they are so sweet
Imagine starting a fight with that kid and then he shows up with his crew 😬
😂😂😂😂
He’d be arrested, and the bears would be put down...
@@Stangy04 Ur good fun. Go hold your head underwater for like an hour or so
Lol
Ooo, they def don't mess around when attacking. As you prob know, running, we wouldn't stand a chance.
Seeing that the bears are chubby af means that you never scrimped on their food! Thank you for taking good care of them!!
And from the 78 kisses the bears gave them in the video, it's pretty clear the bears love their humans.
I love how they recreated their natural habitat in their backyard for them.
The bears “damn right I’m a good boy”
I don't understand how a fellow human being could shoot one of these beautiful creatures for fun?
Research
Drew D I agree, Drew!
Tradition and a visceral experience, but mostly out of awe and respect. Legal hunters contribute massive amounts of funding that keep wild habitat undeveloped. Hunters are a big reason why bears will continue to survive in the wild.
Fellow humans shoot humans for fun. And u're talkin abt Animals 😂
Men simply don’t think. kzhead.info/sun/ep2Fj858eHmAfo0/bejne.html
I don’t know how people could be upset that they keep these bears. They just look so happy🤗
And well cared for
People who get upset are envious deep down and/or they don't want to believe what the Bible says is true. They want to believe that this is unnatural. But in reality it is more natural than anything.
@@angelmartin7310 envious? im sorry we arnt! we just worried about theirs safety. just because the bears look so happy or whatever they still wild animal.
@@angelmartin7310 no matter how close your relationship with the bears, you MUST BE AWARE, the bears still have lots of chance to attack you in its own way.
@mirfangu5946 The wild means living half their lifespan or less, periods of starvation, being helpless as their babies die, being hunted, etc. Lots of suffering. And that's fine, but the animals cared for well in captivity have many upsides to make up for their possible limited space (granted, the primary motivation for animals to roam wide spaces is to find food and mates, both unnecessary in captivity) and that should ameliorate the concern especially if the animal looks happy. Animals are wired to be able to bond with humans and able to truly enjoy being pets, it is fundamental to their original design, which is why even fish, even sharks, can be seen bonding with humans and loving affection when nothing in their intraspecies behavior is comparable.
No need for a home alarm system
blastman8888 the perps screams would be the alarm
Imagine the son as a baby just walkin into the bear enclosure and the bears just carry him around the whole day
This is amazing and frankly I didn’t know humans could even tame bears like that. It’s almost like their a part of your family.
Omg from the size of your palm to the size they are now & still growing, they are HUGE but really adorable & it’s they’re obviously really loving. Good on you to continue your husbands legacy ❤️
Vincent is a nice name it’s the name i live to use in all games
All the bears want is the honey! 😬
They're cute, but I'll stick with my little cat.
Butters The Bean
Butters The Bean Wise man
hahah u're here XD i have a cat myself but i love bears too ( if you couldn't tell from my name already XD )
shannon SolarBear I too love bears but mine is KZhead-love.
Butters The Bean a very lo love and family keep up the good work sorry for the loss of your husband your father that's nice you want to keep up the legacy of who's the creator of your life of the Bears bears are loving long as they are treated nicely not all bears grocery Grocery God bless
Sorry for your loss….I’m sure he’s very proud to see you go on caring for all the beautiful babies….!!! It must be an amazing feeling being so close we these gentle giants….!!! Thanks for sharing…!! Would love to come visit….!! 🐾💕🐾💕
Damn. I don't know if I would go to see the bears or that gorgeous guy..😍
I’m late but he is fyne fyne!
Your bears are better with you. I agree 100 % with you
Better than what?
@@Boatface-yi9mo potentially not surviving the winter due to reduced habitable space and food.
Y'know, I Do have conflicted feelings about wild animals raised by humans, but I also can acknowledge the truth in your statements about habitat loss. I think that you are doing something special and for that, you have my respect and admiration. Best wishes to you and your family.
Zoey K I think some animals being raised by humans are okay, like when they need to be rehabilitated or something. Sometimes they can't go back to the wild because they're too injured or sick.. Bears being raised by humans is cool because bears.
im against it when they treat them as domestic pets rather than respecting their true nature.
sydney 37 years and you don't start to baby them? Get lost
Keep in mind guys that ALL of these bears were born or raised (orphaned) in captivity. Is it best for a bear to live in the wild? Of course! But these are not wild bears! These bears cannot ever be returned to the wild. 😎 Why can’t everyone just be glad they have a great home?
James Franko - "Of course Any [all] wild animals are better raised by humans."? I couldn’t disagree more. Wild animals deserve to be raised in their natural habitats, they need to be. The ONLY exceptions are those that were either born in captivity, or orphaned, LIKE THESE WERE. Yes, we are taking animal resources, which is why we ALL need to work to protect their habitats. There are still wild animals, wild areas, bears, heck ANY animal shouldn’t be taken out of its natural habitat. THIS video shows a family raising wild bears that were either born in captivity or orphaned and raised. There is a big difference.
These people are a blessing! Thanks for taking care of these wonderful titans! They're so happy and so loved 🐻🐻
Honestly this is just a dream. To take care of bears so they can live a long and good life. These people have done everything they can for these beautiful creatures, and in my eyes, they’ve done everything right.
I can't BEAR the cuteness..... I hate myself.
Jayn B, that was a beautiful pun, nice 😄👍
I'm beary sorry...
She can bearly contain her enthusiasm.
I was bearly able to contain the sheer hate the thought of you making me read this pun with my own eyes generated
I started dying when she said “Bearadise Ranch”🤣🤣💀
Stephanie D. Me too! I am cracking up!!
Rip Johnny
I believe we all come to Bearadise when we die:-)
All the Bears are so Healthy thats a Good seeing Sign.
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/father. My husband died at 56 of cardiac arrest. Wonderful for them, a nightmare for us!! Deepest deepest sympathy for your loss.
With all do respect, she's a beautiful woman.
Yes she is
Due*
Bert sanchez you cane easily tell she love her bears and she respects they ar wild animals! She and her son do an amazing job💝
Shes a fuggin hag
Yeah but she comes with some pretty serious baggage! 😂
Thank you for taking care of these bears and enriching their lives. They are beautiful, not overweight, and as happy as they can be in captivity.
Looks to me like they are much healthier and happier than wild bears. Life in the wild is no picnic, it's extremely harsh and stressful.
@@Aethuviel I'm happy they're happy! I love bears 🐻🐻🐻
Frida for bears it is a picnic tho
@paulo Almeida go to 2:27. Are we talking about the third one from the left?
They run a petting zoo, not exactly done out of kindness
Nobody is suffering there...you can feel the love 💕
This really is the definition of teddy bear 🐻. They definitely deserve government assistance with all the hard work and dedication.
Sorry for your loss. God bless you all
Sorry mum for loosing your husband may his soul rest in peace.
Divine souls never die... they are immortal... and they are everywhere around you.... God bless
Mad respect for this family
I would put a bear in your care rather than release him or her into the wild. I am sorry for the lose of the husband and father, I am sure he is there in spirit.
@pr1sm just shut up
@pr1sm Yes..he is...I'm sure that nan that loved so much those bears still care for them from heaven
@Swan How do you know it isn't ?
@Swan to be dumb isn't the problem.. But to be cruel to animals..that's despicable..No words to express how despicable and coward that is !
@Swan this life is a test. There can't be flat out proof of the existence of God and an afterlife bc then it would no longer be a test
I think it's amazing what your doing for these bears😊I love them there intelligent and just so beautiful 🐻🐻Sorry for your loss I'm sure ur husbands watching over you and ur family and those bears...God Bless you and them bears💓😊😊
You're amazing and family.
God Bless you and your son!!! Your husband is smiling at y'all everyday!!!!
Seems they are all grieving together with love, I see the father's animal spirit in the bears.
Most secured placed on earth not by watch dogs but by watch grizzly bears that family is totally safe from external threats
Man feeding them must cost a ton. They should get government assistance in my opinion for their conservation efforts.
So do I
I love your name also I agree
at least a sociopathic robotic rich white woman didn't get to it
A liberal wanting government assistance, shocker!
Ur name had me dying 😂😂🤣🤣🤣
World needs Humans like you..I wish all of you everything the best .
You're so I cannot believe this family. They are true heroes... because of this family these bears will live their lives to the fullest... rip the the father my condolence to the family. But I respect and admire what you do
It’s so cute how the bear 🐻 was holding the son’s hand. 🌈
THEY NAMED ONE KENAI!!! I absolutely love Brother Bear one of my all time favorite Disney movies
Agreed. Fantastic yet underrated movie.
True it's one of the most underrated Disney movies.
The bottom of my heart all my sympathy on the loss of your husband! I too suddenly lost my husband, It will be three years in jan. And although we move on,never to be the same. It's like you're giving them a Wonderful Life full of love and safety. Not sure how you financially do all you're doing but may God bless you in all the days ahead.❤ you must be so very proud of your son.way to step up kiddo! You made your Dad proud🤲 If anybody out there is watching this and happens to be a beekeeper you should help these fine folks out with some good natural honey for her babies!! Much success oh, God's speed in your healing🙏
GOOD TO SEE THESE BEAUTIFUL BEARS ARE NOT CHAINED UP AND ABUSE THANK YOU
the son is so Handsome
are u a bear?
I mean look at his father 2:11
I’m sorry for the loss of your husband and your father 😢 U can tell he was a wonderful person
I. Live strong good beer
the bears are so cute.. but omg! the son is sooooo cuuuutttttteeee
Those bears are happy, safe and protected. God bless you for giving them such a good life! I am so very sorry for your loss.
5:50 she is speaking facts humans are taking there homes away very sad and may her husband rest in peace ♥️🙏🏾
My condolences for her husband.
Theodore Manthovani o
RIP Johnny, poor woman, stay strong wish you the best.. good person Sad that she lost her son and partner, now just you and the bears are there, much love from germany
The son died too?
This was the way it was intended...kuddos to this wonderful family! And the fact that they respect that they are bears ...love this all the more...many more years to you your family including the the extended fur babies...😍♥️😍♥️ Thank you for this heart warming post👍🏼
Lovely, these bears aren't chained, or in cages looking depressed or even insane ( pacing back and forth )..They are loved and well cared for, away from men with guns too...
Pia Hansen At the Detroit Zoo, the grizzly paces and is clearly insane.
Well they should be realised
@@Xgent no
@@Xgent they should stay with the lady and her son
Jdjso Jsjsk mo
You dont want to mess with their clan bruh! The BEASTMASTERS!
immagine someone trys 2 rob them, worst day of his ending life?
The bloods will end their career in few secs.
What an envy!! I dream of hugging bears. Polar and these ones. They are just pure love.
I can’t imagine this in my mind of living with 14 Bears! I haven’t even watched the video, they will if not all be on the world news! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I'm curiously how do the family earn to raise these bears which would eat a lot food each day.
KZheadE MONEYYYS
@@aneesmiah7297 youtube doesnt give enough money to afford this many bears
James the owners would be their next meal
probably inherited a lot of money from somewhere/made millions cos how could they adopt them in the first place? gotta be rich
Ik right some bears are said to need to eat about 90 - 100 pounds of food a day
The point she made about why the bears are better off with them than in the wild are spot on! so many people bash on facilities like this and zoos because "wild animals don't belong there" as if every animal able to keep itself safe in its constant changing environment.
Thank you for all of your great work !! ❣️. You are very fortunate. !! 🥰
It’s great to see these animals taken cared for when their habitats are being destroyed by humans. They are being loved and treated well and that’s a good thing.
Bears are so freaking cute
Man having to take care of them must be unBEARable
I can't *bear* these jokes
This is BEARly funny
Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, and sorry your son lost his dad. It's nice your son is helping out with the bears. Beautiful loving animals who require kindness, and a lot of patience, so well cared for and do appear very loving. Stay Blessed!
I just can't watch without smiling, it's Un-Bearable. :)
I'm guessing that they haven't been robbed!
Geoff Crew 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😁😁😁🙄
Geoff Crew imagine getting clawed by all the bears
Geoff Crew well if they did there would be a crushed human
The bears are simply lovely. Thank god for your loving hearts. And your soul connection with the bears. Bless you both 🌹🌹🌹
Bless u, mother and son. Its so overwhelming to see how the bears love u.
Yes, they are wild. But you are wonderful with them and give them what they need which is love, care, and a chance in life. So for that i thank you! As always be careful, they have bad days too. 🙏💓🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Great stuff guys, sorry for your loss. And yeah your Bear's are safe with you guys. Bears don't live long in the wild someone will end up shooting them that's just what we humans do. A bit sad really but I'm glad your bears are happy and safe, great work guys
Three words: Pedals the Bear. 😔
Dean Macka ii
Not all bears are shot, stupid.
Dean Macka don't say we... I don't and most people don go around shooting peopel
Just shoot Dean Macka and silence his yammering PERMANENTLY....problem solved!
Your husband seemed to be such an amazing guy to know... He's with the great white bears in the sky. I betcha that in his work as God's angel he gets to ride a bear, instead of having to use them common wings. Amazing people, you are, your soul and compassion shines through your eyes -and the bears', too.
Diablo, you need enlightenment. Then again, it's your choice to follow your blind path.
John Saunders why are atheists so annoying lmao, let people believe what they want.
No doubt the bears are very happy. Much happier than they would be out in the wild and much more safe.
Ziggy &Roy shared there house with tigers..... Did you notice how wonderful that worked for them..... At the end of the day.... YOUR A MEAL.....
I'm from india and I'm so sad for your husband and your father 😭😭😭 God bless him
Johnny is a hottie!!!
Well look at his mom in that older shot!! Wow
gay. .... Gay.........GAY!!! HOMOZYGUS.
RIP to your husband, his legacy lives on in u guys, I hope everything keeps going well for u your son and the beautiful bears u look after so well, sending love from across the pond in the uk xxxx 🇬🇧 xxxx Kate xxxx 😊 🇬🇧
Condolence to the family. Please keep doing what you're doing for the "Bears".
Legend has it that kenai was actually a human.
You've had your fair share of big black grizzlies, haven't you mia
@@pleasedontwastewater1213 ..😂😂😂
Insert "i understood that reference" meme
I love the way you are with your bears and they are so well behaved. May the legacy continue. Sorry for your loss. And I'm sure the future holds many blessings.
I lost my Dad, and my Brother.. You tell your Mom, Keep her head up.. go strong.
Imagine going to school and telling your teacher that you have bears as pets
God Bless you all! Beautiful Humans and Beautiful People! Prayers for your husbands soul!
Nice, but there's no god.
@I like Goats That's exactly what people who believe in god believe... Where the hell did this god come from? Think about that one for a little bit. The answer is simply mankind created god.
@@wildmansamurai3663 but he belives in you bro i hope u stop spreading negatity in some other positive coments weather you belive or not cant deny that intensions of words of the coment are for good instead of toxic like yours cya mate peace
@@fabiogutierrez2451 Whatever, you're delusional. There's no god.
Wildman Samurai God can't good from anything or he wouldn't be God. A characteristic of God is that he's self sustaining.
absolutely love this... You're really saving lives there... The wild isn't what it used to be... They're safer this way... Wish I could meet them... Such amazing creatures ❤
Amianna Thomas agreed it’s crazy most people think they’re better off in the wild heck no it’s proven animals live longer in captivity, no predators or food scares they’re always fed all needs are always met and they get medical care they’re living the high life compared to their wild siblings
Amianna Thomas theirs probably a way that you could
These bears are living large life
I wonderin sometimes when people say is not good keep bears like this ...but you see they are happy and they re safe !
Sorry for your loss.
i am so, sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Thank you for keeping the legacy alive. Thank you for being a beacon of hope for these endangered species. Thank you for increasing awareness across the world. Please keep taking care of these adorable and sensitive animals. Take care my friends.
Absolutely amazing! Thank you giving those magnificent beasts a safe home!
THANK YOU, THERE ARE KIND PEOPLE TAKING CARE OF THE BEARS AND LOVING THEM AS THEIR OWN....GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY❤❤❤
What majestic beasts. I would love a bear as a friend.
Chief ROBERTZ You got a friend in me..
I agree. They're as beautiful as they're mighty. They look like titans next to a human especially when they stand up and reveal their towering height. 2:21
Beautiful story! It takes a special person to raise these magnificent beasts. God bless you , your family, and all the bears!!
Great to Hear the Journey you made and Legacy you've been carrying as a Bear Lover Family......Respect for U all🙏🙏🙏👍 Though loosing your Father is a great loss.... But it has already been so good what you've done 😊
Just like people, each face is unique! I’m sure the personality is the same ❤