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Theo Bernstein

Cunning Corgis

The Most Magical Dogs in the UniverseIntroduction: What is a Corgi? Presenting the most magical kind of dog to step paw in this universe: The Corgi! If you want to learn more about this amazing…

Young Writers on the Web | August 9, 2018

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Kendle Frank

Dunkin’ Dogs

Barker Days in Parker, ColoradoEnding the summer off with a bang isn’t just for the humans in Parker, Colorado, it’s also for all our four-legged friends! At the end of the swimming season the town’s…

Young Writers on the Web | August 9, 2018

Ranny Green

Should You Vaccinate Your Dog?

Reprinted with permission from GoodNewsForPets.com Vaccinate or titer? You’ll want to read this when it’s time for your dog to have a booster shot. It can be complicated, or not! Should you vaccinate your dog?…

Health | August 9, 2018

Jen Reeder

DWAA Writing Competition Is Open!

The Dog Writers Association of America’s annual writing contest is open for entries! Journalists, authors, bloggers, photographers, illustrators and editors can compete in a variety of categories for the coveted Maxwell Medallion, named for dog…

Contest News | August 7, 2018

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Nikolas Anthony Klimenko

Atlas

Atlas so kind, always sweet and happy. When someone was happy, Atlas waggled. When someone suffered, Atlas suffered and, Always tried to make it better. His joy, happiness, and love were as contagious as pink…

Loss | July 5, 2018

Jen Reeder

Jen Reeder named Power of Pink Honoree by Germinder + Associates

Journalist Reeder Named #Germinder20 #PowerofPinkHonoree Honoree Story Focuses On A Family Legacy of Journalism & Storytelling (Kansas City, MO and New York – July 2, 2018) Germinder + Associates has named Jen Reeder, journalist and…

Uncategorized | July 2, 2018

Jen Reeder

Message from DWAA President Jen Reeder in Response to the Capital Gazette Shooting

I’ve been reeling from the journalists being gunned down in Maryland and I’m sure all of you have been, too. I just want to send love and support to all of our members and colleagues.…

Uncategorized | June 29, 2018

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What I’ve Learned from Smudge, Lola, and Dewey

By: Kendle Frank, 16 Parker, Colorado Dogs have been humanity’s loyal companions for thousands of years. They’ve been my best friends since I was 2 years old. I can’t remember a time when canines weren’t…

Junior | June 22, 2018

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A Passion for Helping Pooches

By Jayson Kimberly 12 years old Montgomery, Texas When I first saw Booker in a Facebook post, he was in bad shape. His leg was bloody, and he looked very sad. He was a stray…

Junior | June 8, 2018

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Full Circle

by Daly Dodsworth My name is Daly Dodsworth, and I am thirteen years old. Three and a half years ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, an incurable disease caused by the failure of…

Junior | June 6, 2018

Jen Reeder

Germinder Renews as Dog Writers Association of America’s Agency of Record

Exciting news: Once again, Germinder & Associates has been named agency of record for the esteemed Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA). Founded in 1935 by eight editors and publishers invited to the Westminster Kennel…

Uncategorized | June 5, 2018

Jen Reeder

Registration is still open for the Cat Writers’ Association conference!

Our friends at CWA have a terrific schedule lined up for the 2018 CWA Conference, capped by their awards banquet. The event takes place June 7-9 in Houston and is open to members and non-members…

Uncategorized | May 24, 2018