A bear kept in a small cage for seven years has been rescued and is now set for a new life in an animal sanctuary.

Annemarie, a seven-year-old sun bear, had been kept behind bars for most of her life by a family in Xuan Truong district, Vietnam.

Animals Asia helped rescue Annemarie on August 17 and the animal has now arrived at her new home where she was greeted by students lining the streets.