Three rare teddy bears knitted from fur gently brushed from living bears will be auctioned to benefit Orphaned Wildlife, a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary in Otisville, New York. The fur is collected through regular brushing without harming the animals, then spun into yarn and crafted by hand into the stuffed keepsakes.

Only three of these unique bears are produced each year. Individual items have previously drawn winning bids of several thousand dollars in the sanctuary’s annual fundraisers.

The 2026 online auction opens at 6 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, November 13, and closes at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, November 22. In addition to the three specialty bears, the auction will feature approximately 50 to 69 additional items.

Kerry Clair of Orphaned Wildlife noted that the bears give supporters a personal connection to the animals cared for at the facility. The event serves as an important opportunity to raise funds for the organization’s ongoing operations.

Orphaned Wildlife provides a permanent home and continuous care for bears and other wildlife. The sanctuary relies on public support and fundraising events to maintain its daily rescue and rehabilitation work.

Click here to view the auction.

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