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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… Read more

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… Read more

CHICAGO –- It’s a case of banker turned baker. “Two things I love: dogs, baking. Seemed to go together,” said Bill McClung, owner of McClung’s Bakery in Chicago (K9CookieCompany.com). After working in finance, six yea… Read more

LAS VEGAS -- Breaking the grips of her boyfriend’s control seemed an impossible feat for Connie Goodall, when she couldn’t ensure the safety of the one being who loved her unconditionally: her dog Porter. It wasn’t until she found the nation’s fi… Read more

CHICAGO -- Notions of bird watching might herald images of it being a little old ladies’ pastime, but the hobby draws a crowd of various people who find the activity incredibly social, active and deceivingly addictive. “One of the neat th… Read more

Forget about Dancing with the Stars, how about Dancing with the Dogs? Musical Canine Freestyle is what they call it – pets and their owners dancing to music. Like any other competition, the anticipation can be felt backstage as the competit… Read more