Regular Categories
A. Newspaper Articles and Columns
1. Article – Health or General Care
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Joanne Anderson, “Canine Hemangiosarcoma” (Massapequa Post) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Joanne Anderson, “The AMC Shelter Summit” (Amityville Record)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Monique Balas, “Hospice Care Bridges the Gap Between Curing and Euthanizing” (The Oregonian)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Jen Reeder, “Securing the Scooby Snacks” (Durango Telegraph)2. Article – Behavior or Training
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Joanne Anderson, “The Buddy Program – Parts 1 & 2 (Massapequa Post)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Monique Balas, “For Search and Rescue Dogs, Their Job is Saving Lives” (The Oregonian)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Monique Balas, “Puppy School Teaches the Basics While Building the Pet-Owning Bond” (The Oregonian)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Peggy Swager, “Quiz: Test Your Ability to Solve House Training Issues” (Petacular)
3. Article – Rescue
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Joanne Anderson, “Pablo: Podengo or Ibizan?” (Massapequa Post)[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Joanne Anderson, “Oh, Our Darling Clementine!” (Amityville Record)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Pam Gleason, “Flyaway Home: Pilots N Paws Rescue Event” (The Dog & Hound)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Jen Reeder, “Puppy Love” (Durango Telegraph)
4. Article – Art or any Other Topic
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Monique Balas, “Belgian Malinois Owners, Breeders Concerned About Impact of Movie ‘Max’ (The Oregonian)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Jen Reeder, “Always Faithful” (Durango Telegraph)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Jen Reeder, “Running With the Big Dogs” (Durango Telegraph)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Marty van Duyne, “Service Dog Helps Vet Cope” (The Free Lance Star)B. Magazines
5. Single, Related, or All-Breed
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] AKC Family Dog
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Dogs in Review [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Sighthound Review [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] The Havanese6. Annual, Special Interest, or Any Other Subject
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Rescue Proud (I-5 Publishing)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Puppies 101 (I-5 Publishing)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] West Suburban Dog (Brooke Keane, publisher)C. Magazine Articles
7. Article– Health or General Care
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Deb M. Eldredge, DVM, “P is for Prostate” (Dogs in Review)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Denise Fleck, “Pet Disaster Preparedness” (Pet Sitter’s World Magazine)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Roxanne Hawn, “Good Grooming: Long-Haired Beauties” (AKC Family Dog) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Sharon Pflaumer, “A New, Affordable Cure for Parvo” (Dog News)8. Article– Behavior or Training
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Teoti Anderson, “5 Training Mistakes You’re Probably Making”(Modern Dog Magazine) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Nina Bloch, “The Birth of Handling” (Clean Run)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Lori Mauger, “Puppy Chronicle: New Tricks to Tame a Sassy Pup”
(Bark Magazine)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Gina Mireault, “Great Expectations” (AKC Family Dog)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Peggy Swager, “Case Study: Isolation Stress/Separation Anxiety in a Rescued Mill Dog” (The APDT Chronicle of the Dog)9. Article – Rescue
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Gail Diedrichsen, “Overcoming the Animal Shelter Color Barrier” (WestSuburban Dog) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Gail Diedrichsen, “Too Broken to Be Fixed? (West Suburban Dog)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Jen Reeder, “Second Chance Dogs” (Modern Dog)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Meredith Wargo, “Aged to Perfection” (Rescue Me)10. Article– Breed
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Mara Bovsun, “Don’t Worry, Be Hairy” (AKC Family Dog)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Barbara E. Magera, “Playtime” (The Royal Spaniels)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Erika Mansourian, “From the Roof of the World to the Foot of the Bed” (AKC Family Dog)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Peri Norman, “Meet the Belgian Laekenois” (Canine Chronicle)11. Article/Column – Art or Any Other Topic
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Bud Boccone, “ACE Files: Meet the Dog Who Refused to Die” (AKC Family Dog)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Brian Patrick Duggan, “Citizen Biggles” (AKC Family Dog)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Deb M. Eldredge, DVM “Fun With Pits” (Training Secrets For Pit Bulls) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Meredith Wargo, “Spay/Neuter Progress Report” (Rescue Proud)D. Canine or All-Animal Newspapers or Newsletters
12. Canine or All-Animal Newspapers or Newsletters
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] The Companion (Canine Companions For Independence Northeast Region)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] The Dog & Hound (Pam Gleason, publisher) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Golden Opportunities (Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue)E. Canine or All-Animal Newspapers or Newsletters Articles
13. Article – Any Topic
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Stephanie Colman, “Service, Please” (Whole Dog Journal)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Michael Ford, “Dog Gone” (The Dog & Hound) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Lisa Rodier, “Order! Labrador in the Court” (Whole Dog Journal) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Lisa Rodier, “Restraining Order” (Whole Dog Journal) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Laurie Williams, “The Healing Power of Dogs” (Whole Dog Journal)F. Online
14. Blog or Website
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] American Kennel Club www.akc.org
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Mutt About Town Blog http://muttabouttown.com/blog Maureen Ann Backman [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Fidose Of Reality http://fidoseofreality.com Carol Bryant [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] The Daily Junior Dog Blog http://thedailyjuniorblog.com Jill Schilp15. Magazine or Newsletter
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] AKC Canine Partners News, Penny Leigh & Joanne Tribble, editors
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] AKC Gazette, Erika Mansourian, editorial director [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Havanese Breed Magazine, Thomas Wettlaufer, editor [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Speaking of Dogs Monthly Newsletter, Lorraine Houston, Nancy Foran & Cathy Vandergeest, editorsG. Online Articles or Blog Entries
16. Article Or Blog – Health or General Care
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Nancy Beach, “Canine Osteosarcoma Parts 1 and 2” (Celebrating Greyhounds Magazine)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Deb M. Eldredge, DVM, “Messing With Meds” (Best In Show Daily) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Deb M. Eldredge, DVM, “Dog Bones & Safety Petcha.com[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Ranny Green, “How a Special Service Dog Enables 23-Year Army Veteran” SeattleKennelClub.org
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Jane Messineo Lindquist (Killion) and Mark Lindquist, “Ovulation Timing And Preventing Fading Puppies: A Surprising Nexus” www.puppyculture.com17. Article Or Blog – Behavior or Training
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Mara Bovsun, “Why Old Dogs Must Learn New Tricks” www.WOOFipedia.com[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Denise Fenzi, “It’s a Puppy, Not a Problem!” www.denisefenzipetdogs.com
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Liz Palika, “7 Suggestions for Training Multiple Dogs” www.thehonestkitchen.com [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Nancy Tanner, “Shutting a Dog Down” www.pawsandpeople.com [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Bev Thompson, “Why Tone of Voice Matters” www.anythingpawsable.com18. Article or Blog – Rescue
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] AKC Canine Health Foundation, “The Joys of Adopting Senior Dogs”[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Kim Campbell Thornton, “Old Dogs Rule” (Universal Press Syndicate Pet Connection)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Kim Campbell Thornton, “Beagle Mania” (Universal Press Syndicate Pet Connection) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Meredith Wargo, “The Plight of Greyhounds Abroad” www.rescueproud.com19. Article or Blog – Any Other Topic
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Laura Coffey, “9/11 Ground Zero Search Dog Still Lends a Helping Paw” TODAY.com [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Sally Deneen and Edie Lau, “Facial-recognition Apps Scout Lost Pets” (VIN News Service)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Liz Donovan, “Man Gives Everything to Care for 12 Military Dogs After Their Return From War” akc.org
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Ranny Green, “For This 911 Call Taker, Anja and Loki are Her Relief ValvesAfter a Trying Day at Work SeattleKennelClub.org [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] William Kearney, “On Losing a Dog” Petcentric.com [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Emma Kesler, “Want to Learn More About a Unique Dog Breed?”milesandemma.com [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Jen Reeder, “Let’s Discuss Pets During Domestic Violence Awareness Month” (Huffington Post)H. Graphics
20. Single Photo
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Mary Fish Arango, “Summertime at the Beach” (Chronicle of the Dog)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Lori Mauger, “Trooper the Whippet” (AMLE Magazine)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Lisa Croft Elliott, “The Skye’s the Limit” (AKC Family Dog) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Dorothy Wills-Raftery, “Chilling Out on a Wordless Wednesday” (Five Sibes Blog)21. Series Photos
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Beth Adams, “Idiot’s Guide: Dog Tricks” (Alpha)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Chet Jezierski, “Show of Shows” (Dog News)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Jane Sobel Klonsky, “Older Dogs, Deeper Love” (AKC Family Dog)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Nancy Tanner, “What’s Happening with Calvin These Days?” www.nancytanner.com
H. Graphics (cont.)
22. Single Illustration or Painting
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Maureen Broussalian, “Cover Illustration” (Lady Louise, The Adventure Begins)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Emma Kesler, “Three Popular Human Sayings About Dogs and What Miles Has to Say about Them” www.milesandemma.com
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Debra Lampert-Rudman, “David’s Fund Portrait” (David’s Fund. ACKCS Rescue Trust Inc. Cookbook)23. Series of Illustrations or Paintings
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Bud Boccone, “Dog People” (AKC Family Dog)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Maureen Broussalian, Lady Louise, The Adventure Begins book illustrations [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Janet Croog, Humans, Dogs and Civilization book illustrations [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Florina Boldi, Lipstick On A Pug book illustrations24. Posters, Calendars, Brochures or Pamphlets
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Robin Adams, Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue 2015 Calendar [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Canine Companions For Independence, 2015 Puppy Calendar [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Cori Solomon, “Irish Wolfhound Specialty Poster” (Irish Wolfhound Association of the West Coast)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Roy A. Wilson, Barbara Garnett-Wilson & Nancy Kinnear, “2016 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Fine Art Calendar”
I. Humor, Poetry, Short Fiction, Opinions/Editorials
25. Humor
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Joanne Anderson, “Beauty Tips a la Monsieur Edgar” (Massapequa Post)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Elizabeth M. Jarrell, “The Hardware Store is Not Your Friend” (Aussie Times)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Barbara Magera, “The Garden Secret” (The Royal Spaniels)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Dorothy Wills-Raftery, “Vote Gibson! (FiveSibes blog)
26. Poetry
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Megan Blake & Mark Winter, “It’s Super Smiley” (Pet Life Radio)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Debra Lampert Rudman, “Gigi In Winter” (La Joie)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Lee Netzler, “Merlin” (Scottie Scuttlebutt, Rocky Mountain Scottish Terrier Club) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Maggi Payne, “The Christmas Corgi at the Stable” www.welshcorgi-News.ch/English.html27. Short Fiction
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Morgan Humphrey, “Scryer” (Independent Publishing)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Barbara E. Magera, “Celebrations” (The Royal Spaniels)28. Opinions/Editorials
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Joanne Anderson, “Homeless Hoarder” (Amityville Record)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Holly Cornwell, “New Year’s Resolutions” (The Royal Spaniels Magazine) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Kate Eldredge, “Musings of an Owner-Handler” (ShowSight Magazine) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Allan Reznik, “Showable vs. Show Quality” (Dogs in Review Magazine) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] C.A. Sharp, “For the Good of the Breed” (Double Helix Network News)J. Other Media
29. Video, DVD, or TV Broadcasts
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Robin Adams, “DVGRR 2015 14th Annual Golden Gala”(Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Megan Blake, Mark Winter & Heather Paul, “Kindness—It’s Super Smiley” (The Animal Film Festival)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Jane Messineo Lindquist (Killion) & Mark Lindquist, “Puppy Culture” (Madcap Productions)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Dorice Stancher, “The Pet Stop-Trick Training” (News 12 NJ)30. Radio, Podcast, or Other Audio
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] AKC Canine Health Foundation, “Senior Dog Health: An Overview”
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Teoti Anderson, “Get Pawsitive Results – Hyper Hooligans” (Pet Life Radio) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Teoti Anderson, “Get Pawsitive Results – National Dog Bite Week” (Pet Life Radio) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Dorothy Wills-Raftery & Robert Forto, “The Sibe Vibe: Talking Canine Epilepsy” (Dog Works Radio)K. Club Publications (National, Regional or Local)
31. Magazine format
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] The Corgi Cryer, Cindy Read, editor (Mayflower Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] The Alpenhorn, Dawn Kjeldsen Freeland & Robin Hamme, editors[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] The Ridgeback, Pamela Rape, editor
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Golden Retriever News (Golden Retriever Club of America)32. Newsletter format
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] LMt. Nittany Dog Tales, Mt. Nittany Dog Training Club, Marliene Froke, Tracey Dooms & Janet Lewis[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] The Scottie Scuttlebutt, Carolyn Grande, editor
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] AMAL Tales, The Alaskan Malamute Assistance League, Jeannette Y. Wick, editorL. Club Publication Articles
33. Article – Any Topic
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Holly Cornwell, “The Miracle Cure” (The Royal Spaniels Magazine) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Ridgeback Trust Inc., “The Rescue Organization That Does What Others Can’t” (The Ridgeback Magazine)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Kevin Curran, MD, FACP, “Canine Renal Disease” (The Alpenhorn)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Elizabeth M. Jarrell, Esq. & W. Jean Dodds, DVM, “Blood Tells All: A Conversation with W. Jean Dodds, DVM (Aussie Times) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Peri Norman, “In Search of the Perfect Stud Dog” (Belgian SheepdogNewsletter)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Deb Zorn, “Seven Simple Words” (The Courier)
34. Regular Column or Series
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Nannette Newbury, “Not All Seizures Are Created Alike, Parts 1-3” (Australian Shepherd Journal) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Liz Palika, “Behavior Conundrums” (The Australian Shepherd Journal)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Fiona Petersen, “It’s a Dog’s Life – Parts 1 and 2 (The Corgi Cryer)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Sharolyn Sievert, “The Finding and Training of a Search and Rescue K-9” (The Ridgeback Magazine)M. Club Special Publication
35. Club Special Publication
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] The AKC New Complete Dog Book, Mara Bovsun, editor
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] The Golden Age of Dog Shows: Morris & Essex (Morris & Essex Kennel Club with Antique Collectors Club, UK), Debra Lampert-Rudman, editorN. Books
36. Single, Related, or All-Breed
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Jenny Drastura, Animal Planet Dogs 101 Maltese (TFH Publications, Inc) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Tammy Gagne, Animal Planet Dogs 101 Miniature Schnauzer (TFH Publications, Inc) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Constance Lyons & John Savory, Trend Setters: The Making of the Modern Irish Setter (Book Locker)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Robert H. Thomas and Pamela B. Thomas, Leonhard Seppala, the Siberian Dog, and the Golden Age of Sleddog Racing (Pictorial Histories Publishing Co., Inc.
37. Rescue or Adoption
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Tracy Libby, The Rescued Dog Problem Solver (i5 Publishing) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Andrei S. Markovits & Katherine N. Crosby, From Property to Family (University of Michigan Press) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Teresa J. Rhyne, The Dogs Were Rescued and So Was I (Sourcebooks, Inc.)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Jacki Skole, DOGLAND: A Journey to the Heart of America’s Dog Problem (www.ashlandcreekpress.com)
38. Training or Sports
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Teoti Anderson, The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training (i-5 Publishing) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell, Teach Your Herding Breed to be a Great Companion Dog (Dogwise Publishing) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Deb M. Eldredge, DVM & Kate Eldredge, Idiot’s Guide: Dog Tricks (Alpha)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Denise Fenzi & Deb Jones, Dog Sports Skills, Book 3: Play (Fenzi Dog Sports Academy Publishing)
39. Behavior, Health, or General Care
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] W. Jean Dodds, DVM & Diana Laverdure, Canine Nutrigenomics (Dogwise Publishing)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Marthina Greer, DVM, JD, Canine Reproduction and Neonatology (Teton New Media)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Mechtild Kaufer, Canine Play Behavior (Dogwise Publishing) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Peggy Swager, Rescue Your Dog From Fear (Lyons Press)40. Human Animal Bond
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Gail Noreen MacMillan, To All the Dogs I’ve Loved Before (Wildflower Press)
41. Reference
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Lisa Begin-Kruysman, Dog’s Best Friend: Will Judy (McFarland & Co.) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Elaine Ostrach Chaika & Janet Croog, illustrator, Humans, Dogs and Civilization (Book Baby) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Leila Grandemange, A Breeder’s Companion, Record Keeping (SunnyVille Publishing)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] John Visconti, Fetch More Dollars for Your Dog Training Business (Dogwise Publishing)
42. Fiction, Young Adult or Humor
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Sheila Webster Boneham, Catwalk (Midnight Ink)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Susan Conant, Sire and Damn (CreateSpace) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Rob Snyder, Poker Night: The Real Story of Dogs Playing Poker (CreateSpace) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Linda Johnston, Bite the Biscuit (Midnight Ink)43. Children
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] S. Marriott Cook, A Home For Abigail (Jabberwocky)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Laurren Darr and Florina Boldi, Lipstick On A Pug (Left Paw Press)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Debby Kay, Sweet Snoopers™ (Coveran Publishing House) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Lee Wardlaw & Eugene Yelchin, Won Ton and Chopstick – A Cat and Dog Haiku (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers)Special Award Categories
The Adoptashelter.com Adopt a Homeless Dog Award
This award focuses on the plight of homeless dogs, the joy of dog adoption, and/or improving the quality of life of dogs in a shelter environment. Entries judged for quality as well as the ability to persuade the reader. Qualified online only entries, include single articles, features, columns, series of articles, short stories, websites, blogs, videos, photos, or any other accepted online venue. The award consists of $500 and inclusion in the http://Adoptashelter.com/ online library.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Robin Adams, DVGRR 2015 14th Annual Golden Gala “Because of You” – Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue – www.YouTube.com [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Carol Bryant, “My Afternoon with Oogy” – www.fidoseofreality.com [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Leila Grandemange, “That’s What Friends are For” – Royal Spaniels[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Rachel Phelps, “10 Ways to Help Animals” (Petcha.com)
AKC Club Publication Excellence Award
Given to the best article in a national, regional, or local AKC Club publication in magazine or newsletter format. The award consists of a plaque and a $500 cash grant.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Mary Fish Arango, “The Threat of Calcium Deficiency After Whelping” – Borderlines, Border Collie Society of America[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Peri Norman, “In Search of the Perfect Stud Dog” – Belgian Sheepdog Newsletter.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Peri Norman, “It’s Not About the Bitch! Breeding a Litter in a Complex World” – Belgian Sheepdog Newsletter. [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Fiona Petersen, “Really, Nothing in Life is Free?” – The Corgi CryerAKC Responsible Dog Ownership Public Service Award
Sponsored by the American Kennel Club, this award goes to the writer of a print or online feature article that best educates pet owners about responsible dog ownership. The award consists of a plaque and a $500 cash grant.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Mary Fish Arango, “The Threat of Calcium Deficiency After “Whelping” (Borderlines, Border Collie Club of America)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Monique Balas, “Veterinarians Already Seeing Increase in Marijuana Toxicity in Pets” (The Oregonian)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Sally Deneen & Edie Lau, “Facial-recognition Apps Scout Lost Pets” (VIN News Service) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Lori Mauger, “Puppy Chronicle: New Tricks to Tame a Sassy Pup” (Bark Magazine)AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen Award
Sponsored by the American Kennel Club, this award is given in recognition of the best writing about the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program or the puppy level of CGC, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy.
Recognized as the ‘gold standard’ for family dog manners, CGC and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy focus on teaching good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to dog owners. This award is a $500 cash award.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Ranny Green, “Service Dog Snoopy and Little Luke” – SeattleKennelclub.org
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Nancy Tanner, “City Slicker Puppy” – Blog.Murdochs.com [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Nancy Tanner, “My Number ONE Rule For My Puppy” – www.nancytanner.com [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Susan Wager, “Puppy Training 101” – Pets and More.AKC Microchipping Awareness Award Sponsored by The AKC Reunite Program
Sponsored by The AKC Reunite Program for the best article on microchips, pet recovery and the microchip database of not for profits vs. for profits. The Award is a $1500 cash grant.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Barbara Magera, “Preventive Measures for Keeping Your Dog Safe” (The Bulletin of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club) [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Sharon Pflaumer, “Mandatory Microchipping Becomes Law in England” (Dog News)[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Jen Reeder, “Find Me: Why Microchips Are Important”-Pets Matter (American Animal Hospital Association)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Kim Campbell Thornton, “Dog Theft” – The Royal DispatchAngel on a Leash Award
In honor of its therapy dog teams and programs around the country, this award is given for the beset newspaper or magazine article or television news feature about the impact of the use of therapy dogs in health care facilities. The award consists of a $250 cash grant.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Barbara E. Magera, “Playtime” – The Royal Spaniels
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Sharon Pflaumer, “The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow” – Dog News [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Victoria Livorney, “What’s a Snuggle?” – Home Guardian [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Matt Strong, “Training for Love” – Companions at LargeThe Captain Haggerty Award for Best Training Book or Article
Sponsored by Babette Haggerty of Haggerty Dog Training in memory of her father, Capt. Arthur Haggerty. Given to the best book or article on training. The award consists of a $200 cash grant.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Teoti Anderson, The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training – i-5 Publishing[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell, Teach Your Herding Breed to be a Great Companion Dog – Dogwise Publishing
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Peggy Swager, Rescue Your Dog From Fear – Lyons Press [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Jane Young, Dog Teaching: Surviving a Puppy Without Losing Your Mind – CreateSpaceThe Designated Dog Award
Sponsored by www.Designated Dog.com, this award represents the best submission in all forms of media about a service dog going above and beyond for a human companion. This award is a $350 cash grant.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Bud Boccone, “ACE Files: Meet the Dog Who Refused to Die” – AKC Family Dog[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Sharon Pflaumer, “Patriot Paws” – Dog News
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Bev Thompson, “One Size Does Not Fit All: Small Breeds That Serve” – www.anythingpawsable.com [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Marty vanDuyne, “Paws for Purple Hearts – Service Dog Helps Vets Cope – The Free Lance-StarDWAA Pat Santi Memorial Friends of Rescue Award
Sponsored by Alden Taylor, Fran Pennock Shaw, Ida Estep, Marsha Pugh, Susan Ewing and Elaine Gewirtz. It is given for the best article or book describing the rescue process; adoption, fostering, transporting, home visits or other aspects of rescue. $300 cash grant.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Jennifer Caloyeras, Strays – Ashland Creek Press
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Andrei S. Markovits & Katherine N. Crosby, From Property to Family – University of Michigan Press
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Teresa J. Rhyne, The Dogs Were Rescued and So Was I – Sourcebooks, Inc.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Meredith Wargo, “Aged to Perfection” – Rescue Me
DWAA Junior Writer Award
Sponsored by Karen Petit for writers under 18 years of age. This award recognizes and encourages young writers who exhibit talent, resourcefulness, dedication, and integrity in their writing about dogs and dog-related topics. The recipient receives a $400 cash grant, a DWAA Maxwell Medallion and a DWAA lapel pin.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Bonnie Brown, “Fluff and Brush” – Natural Grooming[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Morgan Humphrey, “Scryer” – Independent Publishing
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Heather Johnson, “My New Puppy” – The Acorn [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Artis Severn, “Dream of a Lifetime” – Vena Avenue Newsletter [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Taylor Wood, “A Beagle of My Own” – Farm and PetDogwise Best Book Award
Sponsored by Dogwise Publishing, a $500 cash grant is given to the author of the best book. The DWAA president selects the winner from the winners of all of the book categories.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Marthina Greer, DVM, JD, Canine Reproduction and Neonatology (Teton New Media)
James Colasanti, Jr. Poetry Award
For the poem/poetry which best exemplifies the unconditional love of a dog. Sponsored by James Colasanti, Jr. this award is a $200 cash grant.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Leila Grandemange, “That’s What Friends Are For” – Royal Spaniels[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Jim Lee, “Double Parking” – Royal Spaniels
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Lee Netzler, “Merlin” – Scottie Scuttlebutt, Rocky Mountain Scottish Terrier Club[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Wanda Thomas, “Couch Potato” – The Arleta Gazette
North Shore Animal League America Award
For all media which best supports the missions of the League’s program, encouraging spay/neuter initiatives as a way of reducing unwanted births and pet euthanasia rates. The focus may include community-wide programs or the individual responsibility of pet owners. This is award is a $500 cash grant.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] Monique Balas, “Pet Talk: Spaying and Neutering Keeps Pets and Pet Population Healthy” – The Oregonian
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] S. Marriott Cook, “A Home For Abigail” – Jabberwocky [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Kelly Cabell Pulley, “Diversity” – Dogster [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Kim Campbell Thornton, “Dog and Cat Spay/Neuter Myths Debunked” – Vetstreet.comPlanet Dog Foundation Sit. Speak. Act. Canine Service Award
For all media, this award is given to the best story promoting and celebrating a program in which dogs serve and support their best friends by highlighting service dogs, therapy dogs, K-9 search and rescue, or police dogs. The award consists of a $500 cash grant.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”trophy” wrap=”i”] The Companion (Canine Companions For Independence Northeast Region)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Sharon Pflaumer, “The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow” – Dog News [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Jen Reeder, “Not Your Typical Grandma,”- Modern Dog Magazine. [wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Bev Thompson, “Homeless Dogs Get a Second Chance as Service Dogs” – www.anythingpawsable.com