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Jen Reeder

DWAA’s annual writing contest is open!

Today the Dog Writers Association of America announced the opening of the annual writing contest. Journalists, authors, bloggers, photographers, illustrators and editors can compete in a variety of categories for the coveted Maxwell Medallion, named…

Uncategorized | July 10, 2017

Jen Reeder

DWAA’s Contest Offers 11 New Writing Awards Worth Nearly $8,000!

Today the Dog Writers Association of America announced that sponsors have added 11 new special awards to this year’s writing contest – an additional $7,900 in cash prizes that brings the overall prize tally to…

Uncategorized | June 27, 2017

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Thank you Germinder + Associates!

The Ceva Heartworm Prevention Award Sponsored by Ceva Animal Health, this award is for the best article that educates the public about the heartworm awareness and prevention tips. The winner will receive a $1,500 grant.…

Uncategorized | June 21, 2017

Lisa Begin-Kruysman

Germinder + Associates named DWAA’s Agency of Record

Germinder Named Dog Writers Association of America Agency of Record Goodnewsforpets Will Be Third-Party Digital Platform (New York – June 20, 2017) – Germinder + Associates has been named agency of record for the esteemed Dog…

Uncategorized | June 21, 2017

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Lisa Begin-Kruysman

Member Ted Slupik’s book “Sophie…best friends are forever” benefits senior dogs

Congratulations to member Ted Slupik on the publication of his book “Sophie…best friends are forever.” It’s the story of Sophie, a rough coated Collie who was a certified therapy dog for over 12 years. The…

Uncategorized | May 3, 2017

Lisa Begin-Kruysman

Member Ted Slupik’s book “Sophie…best friends are forever” benefits senior dogs

Congratulations to member Ted Slupik on the publication of his book “Sophie…best friends are forever.” It’s the story of Sophie, a rough coated Collie who was a certified therapy dog for over 12 years. The…

Uncategorized | May 3, 2017

Lisa Begin-Kruysman

Musings of a DWAA Member: Writing the Good Fight

When someone asks me what I write about, I typically respond that I am a “dog writer,” meaning that most of what I write is centered on canines. But if you think about it, “dog…

Uncategorized | March 30, 2017