White Plains, NY – Arden Moore really does know pets. The internationally recognized pet authority captured four top awards at the 16th Annual Cat Writers Association’s annual conference held here Friday and Saturday.
In a competitive contest that drew 497 entries from all over the world and cash prizes totaling $13,000, Moore demonstrated her diversity by winning awards as an editor, writer and photographer.
“Each year, the CWA showcases the best in the field of pet journalists,” said Moore, a bestselling author, editor, writer and radio show host from Oceanside, Calif. “The real winners are cats and their owners who benefit from dedicated journalists whose strive to communicate the latest in feline health, medicine, nutrition, behavior and training.”
For the sixth straight year, Moore’s role as editor for Catnip, a national monthly publication affiliated with Tufts University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, was named top newsletter. Moore also tied for top honors in the newsletter column and earned first place in the black-and-white photo category.
“That’s a real surprise,” said Moore. “The winning photo depicted three kittens inside an adoption cage racing for kibble in a bowl. I managed to get their eager pursuit with my camera.”
In addition, Moore’s two-part series, entitled, “The Lowdown on Litter Box Issues,” won the Tidy Catsâ Feline Behavior Award, sponsored by Purina. Moore is the national pet trainer columnist for this online site.
Drew Weigner, DVM, a veterinarian with a feline-only practice in Atlanta and pat president of the Academy of Feline Practitioners, selected Moore’s entry and commented:
“Every year, the bar is raised higher and higher. Most entries were excellent, but this one is the best of the best. Demonstrating both compassion and humor when appropriate, the author combines wit and skill with an engaging style. I wish I could write like that.”
This award consists of $500 and a commemorative pewter bowl.
Moore was also a finalist in seven other categories, including radio podcast, online article and newspaper column.
ABOUT ARDEN MOORE:
Arden Moore, of Oceanside, Calif., wears many “collars” in the pet world. She is editor of Catnip, a national monthly publication affiliated with Tufts University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. She is editor-at-large of Fido Friendly, a bimonthly that focuses on lifestyle and travel. She is also the host of the popular weekly show, “Oh Behave!” on Pet Life Radio.com that draws guests such as A-list celebrity Jennifer Aniston, ageless animal advocate Betty White, bestselling author Dean Koontz and even Morris the Cat. An in-demand public speaker and bestselling author of 20 pet books, Moore travels all over North America to help people better connect with their dogs and cats. She happily shares her home with a cat, two cats and an overworked vacuum cleaner. Learn more by visiting www.ardenmoore.com and www.petliferadio.com.
ABOUT CAT WRITERS ASSSOCIATION:
The Cat Writers Association is an international group of writers, editors, photographers, authors, bloggers, radio and television journalists who are dedicated to educating the public about cats – and other pets, even dogs. The group was founded 16 years ago and its current president is Amy Shojai. Learn more by visiting www.catwriters.org.
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