We are so excited for the DWAA Awards Banquet this Sunday, Feb. 10! Thank you to those of you who are coming! If you're attending, here are some things to know: There will be a registration table on the third floor of the Hotel New Yorker outside … [Read more...] about What to know if you’re attending the DWAA Awards Banquet this weekend!

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 Maxwell Medallion, … [Read more...] about DWAA Hosts Annual Awards Banquet this weekend in Manhattan!

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 be sure to tune in and watch "Puppy Bowl Presents: … [Read more...] about Be sure to watch Jill Rappaport, DWAA Keynote Speaker, on Animal Planet’s “The Dog Bowl”!

The 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 make no law respecting … [Read more...] about DWAA Statement on Censorship

So 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 in the Night" He puts his cheek against … [Read more...] about In celebration of late poet, Mary Oliver

The 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 by Jayson Kimberly, 12 … [Read more...] about DWAA Announces Junior Writer Award Winners