Orchard Valley Middle School eighth-grader Mackenzie Garland receives some carving tips from visiting artist Dave Shields in Washington Township, Monday, May 13, 2013. (Staff Photo by Lori M.

Artists capture dogs, cats and other beloved animals in forms ranging from gold charms to crystal intaglios. By Tanya Dukes From hotels to fashion brands, businesses increasingly are catering to pets ...

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) - Jerry Schierholz began carving “comfort birds” several years ago. He read in a magazine about a Pennsylvania carver who made them and because there was a pattern included, he ...