Jayson KimberlyA Promise UnbrokenOne boy’s mission to save a down-and-out pup named Sophie On September 18th around 2:30 p.m. I received a message from the director of a no-kill animal shelter in Huntsville, Texas. “I have been following…Young Writers on the Web | April 29, 2019
DWAANew Fear Free Magazine “Happy Paws” Hits Newsstands Today!Congratulations to Dr. Marty Becker and our friends at Fear Free on today’s launch of the new magazine Happy Paws! We love the Happy Paws mission: Happy Paws magazine inspires and educates pet owners on…Spotlight | April 9, 2019
DWAADWAA Hall Of Famer To Co-Host Easter Sunday Beverly Hills Dog ShowThe 2019 Easter celebration falls on April 21, 2019, and NBC invites dog lovers to add a dose of canine celebration to their baskets. The Beverly Hills Dog Show presented by Purina will air at…Hall of Fame | April 2, 2019
Nikolas Anthony KlimenkoAtlas to MarzPart One—Dreams of a Cheese WorldOnce upon a time on planet Earth, the Boy sang the National Anthem at the San Francisco Giants game. And with a wink and a nod at the “rockets’ red…Young Writers on the Web | March 7, 2019
DWAADog Writers Association of America Inducts New Leadership TeamThe Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA), the most recognized professional writing association devoted to dogs, proudly announces its new leadership team. At its annual banquet and awards event held in New York City on…Leadership | February 28, 2019
Kendle FrankHearts and HoundsValentine’s Day PupsI celebrated the day of love by photographing the animals that stole my heart. I had a howling good time and wish all of my readers a Valentine’s Day full of Pugs and…Young Writers on the Web | February 14, 2019
Kendle FrankThe Pooch ProjectMy name is Kendle Frank. I am a junior in high school practicing my photography skills with my favorite subject matter: Dogs. There is something about capturing each dog’s personality and beauty through photography that…Young Writers on the Web | February 8, 2019
Jen ReederDWAA Hosts Annual Awards Banquet this weekend in Manhattan!This weekend the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) will host the DWAA Awards Banquet, which recognizes outstanding work about dogs and celebrates the dog writing community. Winners of each Regular Category will receive a…Contest News | February 5, 2019
Jen ReederBe sure to watch Jill Rappaport, DWAA Keynote Speaker, on Animal Planet’s “The Dog Bowl”!We are so inspired by the work of Jill Rappaport, a tireless advocate of senior dog adoptions…and an upcoming keynote speaker at the DWAA Awards Banquet on Feb. 10 at the Hotel New Yorker! Please…Contest News | February 1, 2019
Jen ReederDWAA Statement on CensorshipThe Dog Writers Association of America stands opposed to censorship of journalists. As a writing organization founded in 1935, we support the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America: Congress shall…Press Releases | January 24, 2019
Jen ReederIn celebration of late poet, Mary OliverSo many people have been touched by the poetry of Mary Oliver, who died today. Her collection “Dog Songs” will forever enchant dog lovers. Her lovely words will live on, such as: “Little Dog’s Rhapsody…Loss | January 17, 2019
Jen ReederDWAA Announces Junior Writer Award WinnersThe Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) is pleased to announce the four winners of the DWAA Writing Competition’s Junior Writer Award: Atlas by Nikolas Anthony Klimenko, 9 (Category: 7-9) A Passion for Helping Pooches…Contest News | December 12, 2018