Nikolas Anthony Klimenko
A Midnight Walk
As I walked into the misty forest the cold air hit me like a block of stone the intense silence seemed to make the midnight chill ever colder as the growling of dogs and shouting…
Jayson Kimberly
A Night With Summer
In the fall of 2019, I was invited by Abandoned Animal Rescue (AAR) of Magnolia, Texas, to participate in “A Night in the Dog House,” a unique event to raise funds for their rescue animals.…
dog writer | February 8, 2021
Mia Marie Lussier
A Peach Among Pups
Peaches! Out of the flowers! Peaches! Off the pool cover! Peaches! Not on the counter! Peaches! Peaches is not what you would call an ordinary dog. She is mischievous, crazy, and any other word that…
dog writer | August 25, 2020
Kate Gallagher
Running With June and Blu
I have been competing in dog agility events as a junior handler through the American Kennel Club for almost seven years now. In these seven years, I have learned and accomplished many things. Working with…
dog writer | August 25, 2020
Kathryn Prerost
The Perks of Having a Press Pass
We hopped onto the bus to get to Pier 94. I watched the raindrops trickle down the side of the window and tried to guess which one would hit the bottom first. I never won.…
dog writer | August 25, 2020
Mohit Singh
Puppy In The Rain
One rainy evening Harsh was coming home from school when he heard a whining sound from a narrow street. He followed it to a cardboard box that was shaking. Inside, he found a shivering German…
dog writer | July 26, 2020
Joel Gavriele-Gold, PhD
Coping With Dog Loss And Grief In The Midst Of The Pandemic
Do Dogs Grieve?In short, yes. I remember writing the following when Fergus my 15 year old wonderful yellow lab died. At that time I had four dogs: Fergus, and three Bouviers des Flandres: Broodje, a…
dog writer | July 8, 2020
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…
dog writer | June 11, 2020
DWAA
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,…
dog writer | February 6, 2020
DWAA
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…
dog writer | February 5, 2020
DWAA
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…
dog writer | February 5, 2020
DWAA
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…