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Debby McMullen, CDBC

A Chorus of Disagreements

The 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

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Anne Marie Duquette

Niko’s Kiss

Niko’s Kiss submitted by Anne Marie Duquette…

Kissing Booth | June 19, 2025

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Andra Gillum

A Celebration of Canine Cliches

Writing 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

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Anne Marie Duquette

A Mother’s Heart

A new black puppy She needs to care for someone Two-legged or four…

Poetry | May 9, 2025

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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

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DWAA

Meet the Board – Lisa Begin-Kruysman

Meet 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

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DWAA

Meet the Board – Billie Groom

Meet 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

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Cheyenne Lord

Rescue Dog Follows Her Heart into Agility World

Deborah Wachter, of Orange County, California, has always found that shelter dogs bring a one-of-a-kind experience to their adopted families. For her 8-year-old rescue dog Paisley, that was an introduction to the agility world and…

Agility | April 21, 2025

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Anne Marie Duquette

Doggie Duties

Hi. My name is Niko, and Mom and Dad and I lost our home. An earthquake split our house in half! I’m a miniature dachshund. I could have crawled through the tented floor inside but…

Flash Fiction | April 16, 2025

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Kathleen Kennedy

The Plan

Every night Murphy watched as Flair worked feverishly, right paw clawing at the crate, drool escaping from her lips. If she’d had a brow, it would be sweating. She would not give up easily. He…

Flash Fiction | March 28, 2025

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Leslie Brown

Growling at the News

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…

Flash Fiction | March 21, 2025