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Victoria Cororan

X Marks The Heart

Sometimes you have to deal with awful things for great things to come. Our family dog’s name is Jaxx, and he got his name in a very special way. Jaxx was our second dog. Our…

Young Writers on the Web | June 11, 2020

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Anjuli Turner

My Best Friend, Zeus

It started with a cookie at lunch. After I collected my mini tacos, I headed to the cookie station. “Turner, Anjuli Turner,” I said. “Here’s your warmed-up chocolate chip cookie, Miss Turner,” Kelly Corrigan, the…

Young Writers on the Web | April 30, 2020

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Kate J Kuligowski

A Work In Progress

“What is it with that man? I have no time for this!” PACA (People’s Animal Cruelty Association) volunteer Gloria had been growling about the stranger who had been following her every move for the last…

Rescue | April 1, 2020

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Spotlight on DWAA 2020 Event Pet Photographer

Each year, the Dog Writers Association of America hosts its annual banquet and awards event in February. The 2020 event was a complete success and sold out over a month in advance. This year, the…

Contest News | March 9, 2020

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DWAA 2019 Writing Competition Winners

On Sunday, February 9, the Dog Writers Association of America hosted its annual banquet and awards event. This year, we sold out for the first time in a while, and oh the memories that were…

Contest News | February 14, 2020

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Spotlight On Harrison Stephens Inspirational Feature Award

The Dog Writers Association of America is proud to shine the spotlight on our many special awards sponsors. It is because of these special sponsors that writers are awarded over $14,000 in monies. This year,…

Contest News | February 6, 2020

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Spotlight On The Grey Muzzle Organization

It’s time to raise the “woof” and celebrate an organization that cares deeply about senior dogs. At our annual banquet and award ceremony, the Dog Writers Association of America awards over $14,000 in special sponsor…

Contest News | February 5, 2020

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Spotlight On Fidose of Reality

The Dog Writers Association of America’s President, Carol Bryant, along with her wife, DWAA’s Banquet and Contest Chair, Darlene Bryant, are also sponsoring a new special award. Each year, the DWAA gives out Maxwell Medallions…

Contest News | February 5, 2020

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Spotlight On Dr. Harvey’s

Dr. Harvey’s is one of the sponsors for this year’s Dog Writers Association of America awards. Every year, the DWAA gives out Maxwell Medallions and special sponsor award monies. This year, over $14,000 in special…

Contest News | February 5, 2020

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Spotlight On The Rio Award

Jen Reeder is the past President of the Dog Writers Association of America. She is a dog lover and dog writer to her core. Jen is also the force behind the Rio Award. Each year,…

Contest News | February 5, 2020

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Spotlight On Good News For Pets

The sold-out DWAA banquet and awards gala takes place on Sunday, February 9, 2020. With well over $14,000 in cash prizes to be given out, we are celebrating by shining the spotlight on our amazing…

Contest News | February 5, 2020

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Spotlight On Captain William Lewis Judy Award

With over $14,000 in award monies to give out, the Dog Writers Association could not do this without the generosity of our special awards sponsors. The winners will be revealed at the DWAA’s annual banquet…

Contest News | February 5, 2020