With the recent bear attacks around British Columbia come warnings that at this time of year the animals are trying to fatten up for their dormant winter months. In Whistler on Sunday, a black bear had to be destroyed after it got into a home and knocked down a resident. In another incident, a grizzly bear badly mauled a hunter in the...

In a video about a Colorado bear attack, the reporter said, “The man, by all accounts, is lucky to be alive.” This op-ed piece accompanied the video and reads as follows. "This is groundless fear-mongering, something the media uses instead of proper reporting. And, sadly, something that our wildlife agencies encourage. The truth is less sensational and far less likely to garner...

It is rare that bears attack humans unless the animal feels threatened or is being territorial. However, a girl who is 12-years old and was jogging in Michigan became the latest attack victim in a number of bear attacks. The attacks have been in five states with seven people injured since last Thursday. Officials are in the process of running tests on...

Following the recent death of a 4-year-old boy who was attacked by street dogs in Bucharest, the Romanian parliament passed a law last week to allow dogs in public areas to be killed if they are not claimed or adopted within two weeks. It is estimated that more than 60,000 stray dogs roam the streets of the capital city. Dozens of bites...

click image for more details Here's a story about dog attacks from overseas. They are not just a problem in the United States but all over the world. You can read the whole story HERE. SHIRE of Esperance Ranger Services continue to report instances of dog attacks around town, with thirteen infringement notices issued by ranger services to dog owners for various...

There was an opinion piece recently in the Baltimore Sun that made the argument that dog attacks are not the fault of dogs but the fault of their owners. Not sure I buy that but here's part of what the opinion piece had to say "If reader Tom Paxton were actually a lifelong animal lover, he would understand that all dogs are...