2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist
2008 Dog Writer's Association of America Merial Human-Animal Bond Award Finalist
February, 2010 Book Review
The NW Indiana Times Newspaper
'No One Knows Our Animals Like We Do' by Jean Starr
January, 2010 Book Reviews:
Read the review of "MAGGIE the dog who changed my life" in Nova Dog Magazine (Northern Virginia Dog Magazine) written by author Ingrid King.
Read the book review of "MAGGIE the dog who changed my life" in Dogs & Pups Magazine, New Delhi, India by Adite Banjerle.
(more book reviews below)
WICH 1310 AM with Stu Bryer, December 22, 2009. Norwich, Connecticut.
KTNF AM 95: The Pet Playground with Sage Lewis. December 13, 2009. Minnesota. Listen Here: How_Animals_Change_Our_Lives_and_Careers
WSKY 97.3 FM The Doug Clifford Show December 6, 2009. Interview on "Black Dog Syndrome." Gainsville, FL Click this link to listen: dawnkairns.com doug-dogs_.mp3
The Donna Seebo Show, BBSRadio.com Station 1. November 20, 2009. Tacoma, WA.
The Author's Show Internet Radio, November 26, 2009.
CKNX 920 AM Radio Interview with Bryan Allen, The Talk Show, November 9, 2009. Ontario, Canada.
KSEN Radio Interview with Jerry Puffer, October 15, 2009, Shelby, MT.
WHTC Radio Talk Show Interview with Ed Verschure, Monday, August 10. Holland, Michigan. Listen here: WHTC Dawn Kairns
Internet Radio Talk Show Interviewwith Dr. Beth Erickson on "Relationships 101," Monday, August 10. Listen here: "Communicating With Your Pet"
3 WI Radio Talk Show Interview with Lon Schmidt on "Community Connection," Tuesday, August 4. Brainerd, Minnesota
Aired in 100 cities. (My interview begins 1/4 way into recording in above link).
CKWR Radio Interview with John Maciel, KW Magazine, June 17, 6:20 p.m. ET. Waterloo Ontario, Canada
CKNX Radio 920 AM, May 27, 2009 Interview, The Phil & Scotty Show,
Ontario, Canada
KXYL Radio, May 27, 2009 Interview Brownwood, Texas Click above to hear KXYL interview.
KAHI Radio, Date/Time TBA, Mike's Animal Kingdom, Book Review, 950 a.m., California TelevisionDenver's Channel 9 Colorado & Company, Author Interview, April 7, 2009
*Producer's please contact me to send DVD of Interview*
You Gotta Read..., Recommended in The American Dog Magazine
A Story of Love: Local Author Finds Herself through Maggie the Dog Interview feature story in Longmont Magazine, Winter 2008 issue'Maggie' a must read for every pet lover', The Lakeland Times, September 26, 2008
Skype in the U.S.
Boulder author uses Skype to reach out to book club Other Media Coverage
Why I Turned to Raw Food for My Dogs published in News for You and Your Pet newsletter, by Ingrid Kind, April 15, 2010.
Canine Therapy and at-risk teens: Maggie, a dog that changes lives by Sue Schepp, January 3, 2010 in Broward County Parenting Teens ExaminerPets: A Lesson in Fortune by Robin Cain, September 22, 2009 in the Scottsdale Relationships Examiner.
Happy Tails Books November, 2009 Newsletter Book Feature: MAGGIE the dog who changed my lifeReviews US Review of Books reviewed by Deborah Straw"I come to appreciate that animals are here on our planet for humans. As Maggie did for me, dogs bring us into the present, to find joy in the moment as they do, and to love unconditionally. Even as their bodies begin to fail, they find joy as Maggie did almost to her last day." These days, dogs feature prominently as the subjects of all kinds of books: poetry, novels, memoirs, many of them literary. In a failing economy, with people losing work and homes, many of us look to our best friends, our canines, for sustenance, calm, and love. Dawn Kairns does exactly this in her charming and heartfelt memoir, Maggie The Dog Who Changed My Life, A Story of Love. In middle age, Kairns acquires Maggie. The author is approaching menopause and starting to realize her biological clock is running out. Because her husband has sons from a previous marriage, she does spend time with teenagers, but inevitably Kairns feels more loved and understood by her dog, Maggie, a purebred black Labrador, that she takes everywhere, even to her individual therapy appointments. The memoir is also wise, as Kairns learns a lot about dog health and care during Maggie's final bout with cancer, which was initially and alarmingly misdiagnosed. Cancer is an epidemic in dogs; at least 40% die of some type of cancer. Maggie died far too young for such a splendid, black beauty. The author's research and knowledge should help readers act better as their dogs medical advocates. The book does not end on a sad note; the author has gained strength and direction from her time with Maggie. Maggie will appeal especially to those who love black Labradors, to those who love and are loved by any dog, and to women in middle age casting about for new energy and purpose.   Rocky Mountain Tails Pet Magazine, October, 2008
'Local author publishes pet memoir'
By Jill Brodsky Boulder author Dawn Kairns' latest book, Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life: A Story of Love, seeks to show the unconditional love animals are capable of giving to their human counterparts. She tells the story of her Labrador Retriever, Maggie, and their deep, emotional, and spiritual bond, which surpasses expectations and teaches Kairns more about dogs than she ever knew. Maggie raises questions about life and beliefs and demonstrates the canine ability to sense human thoughts and feelings, weaving the two species together in a tight bond. Kairns has not only written a pet memoir, but one that aims to bring the reader to a higher level of thinking about our four-legged friends. A portion of book sales will benefit various animal organizations, including Mainline Animal Rescue, which is dedicated to puppy-mill awareness and rescue. Kirkus Discoveries The memoir of a love affair between a woman and her dog...Maggie was a special dog--a beautiful and exuberant black lab who gave years of unconditional love to her owner Kairns. Throughout their years together, Maggie taught Kairns much about the emotional intelligence of animals and the importance of trusting one's intuition when caring for a pet... Kairns offers a tantalizing glimpse into the possibility that her bond with Maggie was so deep that she had prophetic dreams in which she predicted...an undiagnosed cancer... Tenderhearted and sincere...
LCSW, Human Animal Bond Trust, Inc.
by Ann Johnson
Thank you so much for sending your book to us (the Denver area Pet Loss Support Group) via the Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society. I just finished reading it and would love to include it on our reading list.
I plan to share Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life with all members of the Human Animal Bond Trust, Inc. (the group of veterinarians and mental health professionals who began the Pet Loss Group and continue to run it) and to keep the book available at our Pet Loss Group meetings.
Dawn, thank you for writing this wonderful book. As one of the three mental health professionals who have facilitated our Pet Loss Support Group for the past 20+ years, and a dog/animal person forever, I can only agree with everything you've included in your book and would wish everyone could read it.
Real Travel Adventures Online Magazine September, 2008
Book Review of "MAGGIE"
by Bonnie Neeley
Adoptapet.com Blog, February 16, 2010
Sue Scheff Books, Websites, Reviews, and More, January 2, 2010Features "MAGGIE the dog who changed my life" Barb Techel's Joyful Paws Blog, Author of Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog, August, 2009Book Review of "MAGGIE: the dog who changed my life"
8 State Hurricane Kate Blog, July, 2009
Book Review of "MAGGIE"
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