Madeline Male One of a Kind“He’s truly one of a kind,” the volunteer on the phone had said. As soon as I saw the little Weimaraner puppy, my heart melted, and I knew he’d be perfect for me. I’d been…Rescue | August 27, 2025
Madeline Male The Sofa SituationDear Michael, We have a sofa situation. I’ve tried every which way to get welcomed onto your new sofa, but I now realize you’ve had other plans. So after much begging, puppy eyes, and whimpering,…Humor | August 25, 2025
James Colasanti, Jr. Buttoning up ButtonsWhen I think about dogs, especially one of my own, I know that there is always a story to be shared with others. My last dog, Mr. Neville, lived to be 19 years old. He…Rescue | August 22, 2025
Madeline Male That’s Where You AreA place of open meadows for frisking, frolicking, and finding a big ole patch of sun promising the best kind of nap — that’s where you are.…Poetry | August 21, 2025
Debby McMullen, CDBC A Chorus of DisagreementsThe German Shepherd in her yard barked a warning. “Man walking boldly down the street!” The Doodle in the next yard barked, “That’s the Amazon guy. He’s coming here with my treats.” The small yappy…Flash Fiction | June 24, 2025
Anne Marie Duquette Niko’s KissNiko’s Kiss submitted by Anne Marie Duquette…Kissing Booth | June 19, 2025
Andra Gillum A Celebration of Canine ClichesWriting a pawsome dog story is doggone ruff because some days you work like a dog, but you’re too dog tired, and other days you’re sick as a dog, or in the doghouse, plus it’s…Bad Writing | June 18, 2025
Emelise Baughman Nash“It was a dark and stormy night, well, not that stormy, kind of sultry, with thunderbolts, but it was for sure dark, well, night, but the moon was kind of light so really actually darkish…Bad Writing | June 17, 2025
Anne Marie Duquette A Mother’s HeartA new black puppy She needs to care for someone Two-legged or four…Poetry | May 9, 2025
Anne Marie Duquette Bad Writing Submission“Mom” cautiously maneuvered through No Man’s Land; deadly Tuggy Tentacles, Slip-and-Trip Kongs, and The Terrifying Death Trap: ragged Nylon Bones that made stepping on Legos seem heavenly in comparison…but sadly, the wet potty pads did…Bad Writing | April 30, 2025
DWAA Meet the Board – Lisa Begin-KruysmanMeet Lisa Begin-Kruysman, author of fiction and non-fiction books that inspire, educate, and change the way we view not only our furry companions, but also ourselves. Her knack for writing heart-felt stories that make us…Leadership | April 28, 2025
DWAA Meet the Board – Billie GroomMeet Billie Groom, currently serving as Vice-President of the DWAA and Founder of The Institute of Canine Psychotherapy. Billie has dedicated over thirty years to her pioneering work with dogs over the age of six…Leadership | April 25, 2025