Tribute to a very special father&son relationship

Some time ago there were rumours that Knut would leave Zoo Berlin in May. So I thought one of my favourite songs which is called "First of May" would be fitting for a little sentimental journey through some of my favourite photos that I took in the last months...
It is about a very special relationship and a departure that will come one day - hopefully not so soon...
Hope you like.
Christina

Category:

Pets & Animals

[ppyycczzzz]

Knut ist tot! Ich bin so jämmerlich>_<. I was sad when Knut's papa died. He loves Knut so much!! Knut is also die. I am quite upset these few days. I know the world of human being and polar bear are totally different. However, the relationshop of Knut and Thomas is so touching!! How can a man has such gd relationshop with a bear?? I believe that both of them are in heaven now...live in peace. I miss them so much!! Christina, are U working in the zoo?

[ChristinaM2007]

@ppyycczzzz - no, I am not working at the Zoo.. I am just a visitor.. Thank you for your kind words, I, too believe they are together now...

[indecentestate]

R.I.P Thomas, having so much love and respect for animals is admirable.

[laomaunkaew1]

JLtrain233: yes, with special love & care and impossible love from animal can b a very special one. The love of his human daddy Thomas & adorable polar bear son Knut proves it. R.I.P Thomas.

[ripcurlzzz]

:(((((((((((( so sad.

[bandleriano]

Queste immagini mi hanno fatto venire le lacrime.Ho sempre' saputo che gli animali sono i veri Angeli.Le bestie siamo noi che arbritrariamente ci siamo auto nominati esseri umani. Riposa in pace Thomas.

[banhla]

Their bond is incredible and you have showed us the most wonderful connection in the world. Rest in peace my friends and thank you so much for teaching us what is love and how to love unselfishly without any condition

[Prisnik]

Just beautiful!

[aescula58]

...departure that will come one day............oh grauenvoll, das treibt mir schon wieder das Wasser in die Augen, das war noch vor Thomas Dörfleins plötzlichem Tod?!

zum Glück ging es bei beiden ganz schnell... und allen Weltverbesserern zum Trotz: wir trauern einfach um den liebsten Eisbären der Welt und finden großen Trost in der Vorstellung, daß die beiden nun gemeinsam in einer besseren Welt sind.........trotzdem hätte ich knut den orsa bärenpark gewünscht......

[Jullyrc]

Its a true and pure love... make me cry a lot...

[Zeusdattilo]

Liebe Christina,

thanks you so much for this very special moving and touching video. I watched him a bit ago and today I feel the need to see it again aftert than both them are gone. But both Thomas and Knut are forever in our hearts thanks to this little masterpiece you made. Knut and Thomas relationship gave us moments of sweetness and hope in humankind and future.

[crystalpurple]

antio paidia.. :( antio knut :(