We asked DWAA Board Member Karen Harbert, author of 23 self-published books, to share some insights about self-publishing…

We are so excited to assemble LIVE, once again, for the DWAA Award Banquet in New York City on February 8th! To mark this special occasion, Dr. Adam Christman, DVM, MBA and Chief Veterinary Officer for…

The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) is proud to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame inductee is freelance journalist Jen Reeder.…

LOVE is the bark heard on the other side of the door when you put in the key, and now, my door has gone silent. I lost my best friend in the whole world today,…

The weather radio siren fuels my terror. Thunder claps and crashing tree limbs prelude the freight train roar of a tornado. Lightening illuminates a water spout endangering Charleston harbor. My heartbeat races as my eardrums pound…

“We need to get started!”  Swan announces to the group.  “Let’s make it loud and live!” she demands. Her daughters, son and granddaughters all line up, tails wagging; sure their voices will make their singing…

All photos courtesy of Barbara Magera Judge Lee Grogan (right) judging Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Toy Classes at WKC 2024GCHS CH Sorella Here Comes Chloe Owner/breeder/ handler Susan Savage GreenGCH CH Promontory Here Comes…

I was in a dog crate once. Someone told my mother a crate was good for dogs. So she put me in there. I knew she wouldn’t last very long.  I saw her cover her…

Harvey looked fondly at Naomi, finally asleep. The breakup was rough.  His human was safer now.  His tail thumped on the bed softly as Bella walked back into the room. Her beautiful tawny fur was…

Diana winced as her feet hit the pavement while exiting the bus at her stop. Today the walk to her apartment seemed longer than it should have been. She was looking forward to her home’s…

A stray snowflake flew through the air gathering scents. She liked to go near kitchen windows because she had a sweet tooth and a spicy personality. As the snowflake floated down, she found herself in…

Six years old, six different trainers, Emmy got her wish, a place on the sofa, not the dove field. Ever happy, tail wagging, no birds, just biscuits.…