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Dr. Jon Beckmann, WCS If a layperson like you or me were to see a bear in the wild, the majority of us would respond a little like this: be amazed at its beauty, start to freak out a little at its size and get the heck out of Dodge (especially if it was a cub, because mama bears are known for protecting their young). But that's not how Dr. Jon Beckmann sees it. His day job is actually tracking bears. And he gets all up in their business for a good reason -- research. As part of an ongoing 13-year study on bear behavior in Nevada by The Wildlife Conservation Society (WLS), Beckmann, along with other field scientists, recently helped microchip three bear cubs who were in a den with their ...

Jennifer Noble, AP Five years after Katrina, one cat-loving family has finally recovered from the devastation. Last week, Biloxi, Miss., resident Jennifer Noble got a feline blast from the past when she checked her answering machine. A message from the Humane Society of South Mississippi informed Noble that they had her cat, reports the Sun Herald. Upon returning the call, Noble discovered that her beloved Russian Blue and Tabby mix that went missing after the hurricane was at the shelter. She had found her long lost kitty, Scrub! According to the Sun Herald, the Humane Society worker asked Noble if she was missing a gray and white cat. To which Noble replied, "You have my cat! Oh my ...

Getty Dogs Really Do Make Life Better You already know that your dog's sloppy kisses and soft ears make you happy, but according to USA Today's Paw Print Post, having a dog improves your life in five different ways. They help us be more active, create community, assist with healing, force us to relax, and give us companionship. You can vote for which one is most important to you over at USA Today's Paw Print Post. Hartz Recalls Treats Hartz has issued a voluntary recall on Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats due to a risk of salmonella. Hartz has not received reports of any sickness due to these treats but symptoms of salmonella poisoning in both dogs and humans includes fever, diarrhea, ...

Hans Pama, Flickr One out of three pets will get lost at some point in their lives. This statistic strikes fear in all pet owners, but there are services and strategies to boost your odds of finding your dog or cat. From simple to high tech, here are 10 things you can do to help bring a missing pet home safely. 1. Collar and ID Tags. Only 2 percent of cats and 15 percent of dogs without tags or microchips will be reunited with their owners, states the American Humane Association. So make sure your cat or dog is wearing a collar and identification tag that bears your current contact information, including phone number. 2. Microchips. Many different companies manufacture pet microchips, ...

Lionel Cironneau, AP Dog Whisperer and Wife Split Cesar Millan and his wife, Ilusion, have decided to call it quits after 16 years of marriage, the trainer and TV host said on his website. While he states that they'll both remain committed to parenting their two-legged children, there was no mention of who will get custody of the dogs. Dog Reunited With Family After Four Years When Cooper, a coton de Tulear, disappeared in 2006, his family feared the worst. Now, four years later, he's been returned to his owners thanks to the microchip found by shelter workers, reports the Long Island Press. How did Cooper's four years of freedom treat him? Aside from his coat being matted, he's in good ...