Unlike other koala detection dogs who sniff out koala scat, Bear is able to smell and lead rescuers to live koalas Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.

Can you blame her? Aren't koala bears supposed to be soft and affectionate? Apparently not! "How precious!" said Kathie Lee and reached to pet him, only to be (lightly) scolded by Schwartz.

A precious moment with Bear — an adorable rescued Koala — in the RSPCA Animal Hospital ... Meet the Celebrities with Unconventional Pets An avid animal rescuer, May previously opened up ...

The baby bear held on tightly to the back of its mama ... One thing's for certain, we'll be playing this video of the adorable koala duo anytime we need a pick-me-up this week.