The 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…

Valentine’s Day Pups by Kendle Frank, 16 years old Parker, Colorado I celebrated the day of love by photographing the animals that stole my heart. I had a howling good time and wish all of…

by Kendle Frank, 16 years old My 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…

Radio host Jon Patch of Talkin’ Pets will interview outgoing DWAA President Jen Reeder in Manhattan this Saturday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. about the Dog Writers Association of America and our upcoming DWAA Awards…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Writers compete for Maxwell Medallions and $15,950 in prizes! Today The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) announced the nominees for its 2018 Writing Competition, which recognizes outstanding work about dogs. “Ever since I first…

DWAA will reveal the finalists for the annual writing contest on Wednesday, Dec. 5 starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Check for updates on our Facebook and Twitter pages, and please share any good…