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Young Writers On The Web: A Midnight Walk

by Nikolas Anthony Klimenko, Age 12 The following is a story submitted for the DWAA’s Young Writers on the Web program.  As I walked into the misty forest the cold air hit me like a…

dog writer | August 4, 2021

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Young Writers On The Web: A Night With Summer

by Jayson Kimberly, Age 15, Montgomery, Texas The following is a story submitted for the DWAA’s Young Writers on the Web program. In the fall of 2019, I was invited by Abandoned Animal Rescue (AAR)…

dog writer | February 8, 2021

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Young Writers On The Web Fiction: A Peach Among Pups

by Mia Marie Lussier, Age 12, Charlton, Massachusetts The following is a story submitted for the DWAA’s Young Writers on the Web program. Peaches! Out of the flowers! Peaches! Off the pool cover! Peaches! Not…

dog writer | August 25, 2020

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Young Writers On The Web Fiction: Running With June and Blu

by Kate Gallagher, Age 17, Fargo, North Dakota The following is a story submitted for the DWAA’s Young Writers on the Web program. I have been competing in dog agility events as a junior handler…

dog writer | August 25, 2020

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Young Writers On The Web Fiction: The Perks of Having a Press Pass

by Kathryn Prerost, Age 14, Naperville Illinois The following is a story submitted for the DWAA’s Young Writers on the Web program. We hopped onto the bus to get to Pier 94. I watched the…

dog writer | August 25, 2020

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Young Writers On The Web Fiction: Puppy In The Rain

by Mohit Singh, 16, Jaipur, India The following is a story submitted for the DWAA’s Young Writers on the Web program. One rainy evening Harsh was coming home from school when he heard a whining…

dog writer | July 26, 2020

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Coping With Dog Loss And Grief In The Midst Of The Pandemic

by Dr. Joel Gavriele-Gold 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…

dog writer | July 8, 2020

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Young Writers On The Web: X Marks The Heart

by Victoria Cororan, 15, Holbrook, New York 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…

dog writer | June 11, 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,…

dog writer | 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…

dog writer | 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…

dog writer | 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…

dog writer | February 5, 2020