My article From Shelter Dog to Therapy Dog: The Story of Murray was a finalist for a Maxwell Medallion Award in the 2018 Writing Competition sponsored by the Dog Writers Association of America. Cori received a Certificate of Nomination for excellence in the category of Magazine Article Rescue. Dogs play a significant role in our

The Comfort of a Dog: An Unexpected Gift from My Mother – DWAA Nominee
Written Palette, Guest Blogger, Mary McGrath article called The Comfort of a Dog: An Unexpected Gift from My Mother. This article was a finalist for a Maxwell Medallion Award in the 2017 Writing Competition sponsored by the Dog Writers Association of America. Mary received a Certificate of Nomination for excellence in the category of Short

Laparoscopic Spay: The New Option – DWAA Nominee
This article about the laparoscopic spay, its benefits as an option for spaying a bitch was a finalist for a Maxwell Medallion Award in the 2017 Writing Competition sponsored by the Dog Writers Association of America. Cori received a Certificate of Nomination for excellence in the category of Article or Blog – Health or General Care.

My Dog Swallowed a Soft Toy – DWA Award Finalist
This article about what to do when your dog swallows an unwanted foreign object was a finalist for a Maxwell Medallion Award in the 2016 Writing Competition sponsored by the Dog Writers Association of America. Cori received a Certificate of Nomination for excellence in the category of Article or Blog – Health or General Care.