I'm surprised some geneticist hasn't made a miniature bear breed that only gets to about 20 to 40 lbs max.
Now go put one on a leash and walk it around the park. I would seriously buy a actual miniature bear if they only got to about 30 lbs or so. Would need to breed out some of the more animalistic instincts to make it more like a pet, but it would be like having a dog... But its a bear. It would be fucking awesome being that guy going to the park and playing with a small bear while everyone else has dogs.
not really evolving here, but still funny: http://brainfart-thoughts.blogspot.com/2014/04/stupid-state-laws-alabama-4.html http://brainfart-thoughts.blogspot.com/2014/05/stupid-state-laws-alaska.html
While not direct examples of evolution, I surmise that these laws were made in recognition of the evolutionary progress that bears have made. ...and this is just the beginning.
See that right there would make the perfect size for a pet. the best part is when Halloween comes around you can dress the bear up as a ewok.