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Lending a Helping Paw: Dogs Better Students' Reading
Lending a Helping Paw: Dogs Better Students' Reading
3 hours ago - Fri, May 9
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- “I’m reading magic schoolbus in a beehive,” said Jerred Lakey, a third grader at Bond Mill Elementary School. He’s part of a program that’s helping kids like him learn to read better. It’s called DEAR or dogs… full story

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Fewer Honey Bees Hurts Haagen-Daz
Fewer Honey Bees Hurts Haagen-Daz
16 hours ago - Thu, May 8
SAN FRANCISCO –- The number of commercially managed honey bee hives in the nation dropped 36.1 percent since last year, falling victim to new diseases, pesticide drift and parasites, according to the Apiary Inspectors of America, who promote better beek… full story

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Gibson, World’s Tallest Dog, Pens Children’s Book
Gibson, World’s Tallest Dog, Pens Children’s Book
21 hours ago - Thu, May 8
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. –- At seven-foot-six inches long when standing on his hind legs, Gibson is the world’s tallest dog, and possibly its best known, but the harlequin Great Dane had far more humble beginnings. A celebrity who has appear… full story

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Goat, Owner Share In New Leg
Goat, Owner Share In New Leg
1 day ago - Thu, May 8
WOODSTOCK, N.Y. – Brooklyn is one of the last places you’d expect to find a male goat wandering the streets, but after being found there originally earmarked as food, Albie is now instead part of a loving home. “It appeared that he had … full story

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HSUS Uncovers More Downer Cows
HSUS Uncovers More Downer Cows
1 day ago - Wed, May 7
SECAUCUS, N.J. -- The Humane Society of the United States released video footage today of sick and injured livestock the organization says were mistreated at auction sites and stockyards where cattle are sold for slaughter. A graphic videotap… full story

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Settlement For Woman Who Dyed Poodle Pink
Settlement For Woman Who Dyed Poodle Pink
1 day ago - Wed, May 7
Boulder, Colo. –- Joy Douglas’ practice of dying her poodle pink appears to have itself died. The salon owner was fined $1,000 March 1 for dying her poodle, Cici, pink, but vowed to fight that decision in court, explaining her actions wer… full story

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"Thanks to the Humane Society for staying on top of this horrible situation.... how very sad for those animals and a definite reason not to eat meat."


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"What a huge dog! I can't imagine the food bill alone for Gibson. I thought my dog ate alot."


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