Watching cartoons can be pretty boring. All the words are short and I already know what they mean. So I often watch the news with my human mother. But the news can sound so scary…

I didn’t start writing this book until almost a decade after my dog Kaylee died from osteosarcoma. But all the while, I kept thinking, “I should write a book about my experiences with her.” At…

Barb Magera is credited as the photographer of the photos which appeared on pages 7 and 10 of the Spring 2025 issue of Ruff Drafts. We regret the omission. To see more of her images…

When it started to get dark outside the Dog Library, Margaret, a very curly black poodle, closed the paw print curtains. Most of the dogs went home, but a group of dogs gathered together for…

I have always been creative, and my Mom encouraged and guided my ability at a very early age. I dedicated my Award to her. She was my greatest teacher and inspiration to pursue art/writing/photography, as…

As if the dam’s retching wasn’t enough to wrestle her from peaceful slumber, a vile odor emanating from nine agitated puppies stomping their excrement like grapes in a vat irritated her nasal membranes, making her…

My grandparents came to visit our family in Hawaii where my Air Force father was stationed. While with us, Grandma asked me to write up a daily journal of their vacation for all their friends…

I primarily write, but I’m an artist and photographer as well. I think some people just feel the need to be creative.…

I have been a traditionally published author since 1970 when my first short story was published. The Business of Dog Training is the second half of the program that I created and taught at two…

Need a fun break from concentrating on your “Good” writing? Why not try some “Bad” writing! We challenge you to channel your inner Snoopy (“It was a dark and stormy night”) and compose an opening…

Last year’s popular FLASH FICTION additions to our DWAA blog were so popular that we are asking for more! Flash (very short) fiction is a popular genre, known for the ability to tell a STORY…

Announcing the Agility Blog! DWAA member Betty Weibel, an Ohio-based writer, editor and public relations pro, will be curating the new agility-focused blog.…