Ireland's teddy bear hospital in search for new surgeons

Anke Morgenroth of Bear Essentials, Bawnboy, Co Cavan, with some of her customers. The hospital is now seeking intern bear surgeons as owner Ms Morgenroth nears retirement. Picture: Lorraine Teevan

Ireland’s teddy bear hospital treats bears aged from a few years old up to 103 but is now seeking intern bear surgeons as the owner nears retirement.

All loved bears are welcome, with an emergency service for bears who cannot be parted from their young owners even for one night.