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Deb Eldredge, President

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To me, DWAA means friends and colleagues who share three of the greatest loves of my life—my dogs, reading, and writing. I find that writing about my dogs, our adventures together, our triumphs and our sorrows help... READ MORE

Susan McCullough, Vice President

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The DWAA has been the main vehicle through which I've met and networked with other dog writers, connected with editors, and gotten paying assignments.  It's great to develop relationships with people who are as dog-craz... READ MORE

Liz Palika, Secretary

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I have a long history with DWAA. When I was a very young, beginning writer. Kim Thornton (also a DWAA member), was my editor at Dog Fancy magazine where I wrote a column called "Living with Dogs." That column was we... READ MORE

Rue Chagoll, Treasurer

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Membership in DWAA has given me the opportunity to further my two great avocational passions, writing and dogs, in a community of unbelievably talented and supportive fellow enthusiasts. When I assumed editorship of my local ... READ MORE

Welcome to the New DWAA Web Site

This is the Internet home of the DWAA, completely re-designed to capture the full creativity and energy of our organization.

We'll see a constantly developing view of our members. Each month, we'll showcase authors, visual artists, bloggers, and others.  We'll see statements from DWAA leaders.  You'll find news about the DWAA and the larger dog realm.  Individuals and organizations who care about dogs join together right here.

This site won't stand still. Keep watching for more useful and interactive features.

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Matthew Schenker
DWAA Newsletter/Web Editor

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Ending Canine Cancer

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Morris Animal Foundation Launches a Major Initiative to End Canine Cancer By Matthew Schenker Ask any dog owner what the most frightening words they could ever hear from their veterinarian.  ... Read More

2008 DWAA Celebration

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On February 8, 2009—The Dog Writers Association of America held its annual awards ceremony at the Affinia Hotel in New York City.  Writers from across the country (and many from around the ... Read More

Distinguished Service Award

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Each year at our annual awards ceremony, the American Kennel Club—the largest breed registry in the country—gets involved by selecting one DWAA member to receive a special award in recogni... Read More

Pet-Writing Conference

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Success of Pet Writing Conference Spurs Plans for an Encore New York, NY—Next to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the hottest (pet) ticket in New York City this past February was the f... Read More

President's Award

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At the end of each annual DWAA awards ceremony in New York, after all the regular and special awards have been given, one person is chosen among all the winners for another honor.  From the man... Read More

Mixed-Breed Competition

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AKC Announces New Program for Mixed Breeds Tuesday, April 14, 2009 New York, NY—For the past 125 years, the American Kennel Club® has been the nation's premier advocate for dogs and the pe... Read More