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American Brittany Rescue 7th Annual National Picnic, Sept. 11, 2010 in Earlville, IllinoisI went to the American Brittany Rescue 7th Annual National Picnic Sept. 11 in Earlville, Ill. I met many wonderful people who love Brittanies. I was in tears with many of the dogs, they reminded me so much of my Speckles. It was like hugging angels.
I handed out information about my coming book because a portion of the proceeds is being donated to ABR. I was honored to meet Bill McFarlin and Star – Bill and his Brittany, Star, were stars on CBS’s Greatest American Dog show. Bill and Star were not the final winners of the show, but they placed very well and were a huge hit. I remember seeing two episodes of the show and crying when I saw Star. She reminded me so much of Speckles. This was the second year that Bill and Star, and Bill’s wife, Sherrie, have come to the ABR annual picnic. They drive here from Texas in a car that has special decals on it for Star – including her picture. They have endorsements from different companies and travel to approximately 250 appearances nationwide each year to talk about dog training and agility and such. Of course, Star performs. Their Web site is www.billandstar.com if you’d like to read more about them. |
Jenniffer Weigel of the Chicago Tribune mentions Raising My Furry Children in her column -
click here -http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/tribu/ct-tribu-weigel-pets-20100916,0,906082.column?page=1
Book release/Launch party
August 24, 2011 in the Iroquois Room
at Kankakee Community College
in Kankakee, Illinois.
Illinois Center for the Book
See my author information now listed through Illinois Center for the Book. Illinois Center for the Book is an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, sponsored by the Illinois State Library, Jesse White, Secretary of State and State Librarian. The mission of the Illinois Center for the Book is to nurture and connect readers and writers, and honor our rich literary heritage. http://www.illinoisauthors.org/authors/Tracy_Ahrens
Illinois Woman's Press Association fall 2011 newsletter
www.iwpa.org See the Fall 2011 PenPoints Newsletter, page 5.
Bourbonnais Library Author Fair
September 17, 2011 at the Bourbonnais Public Library,
Bourbonnais, Illinois.
American Brittany Rescue
Now see information about purchasing my book Raising My Furry Children through American Brittany Rescue's website. A portion of the book's proceeds benefit ABR in honor of my Brittany, Speckles. http://www.americanbrittanyrescue.org/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=7&pid=2
Danville Commercial-News review
Read an Oct. 9, 2011 review in the Danville, Illinois Commercial-News.
http://commercial-news.com/local/x1038034211/Ahrens-captures-pets-antics-in-book
http://commercial-news.com/local/x1038034211/Ahrens-captures-pets-antics-in-book
WKAN 1320 AM radio interview
Listen to an interview with Tracy Ahrens on WKAN 1320 AM radio, Kankakee, Illinois and surrounding areas.
Click on the following link and scroll down to the Sound icon. http://www.weavingdreamspublishing.com/nonfiction/raisingmyfurrychildren.html
Click on the following link and scroll down to the Sound icon. http://www.weavingdreamspublishing.com/nonfiction/raisingmyfurrychildren.html
Russell Publications newspapers
See information on Raising My Furry Children in Russell Publications newspapers based in the Chicago south suburbs. http://www.russell-publications.com/articles/5317/local-author-donates-proceeds
October 2011
Raising My Furry Children on display
among Local Author books at
Barnes & Noble in Bourbonnais, Illinois (bottom, center).
WGN Radio - 720 AM Chicago - Petcast with Steve Dale
Sorry - due to changes at the radio station (2013), the recorded broadcast is no longer available.
Upscale Cats: Feline Behavior and Health
Written by Steven Fletcher. Blog post no longer available.
Iroquois County Times Republic newspaper (Illinois)
October 10, 2011 publication story.
Madison.com
Capital Newspapers is a Madison, Wis. publisher owned by Lee Enterprises and
The Capital Times Company. Read the story by clicking on this link: MADISON.COM
The Capital Times Company. Read the story by clicking on this link: MADISON.COM
The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Illinois area)
See a review in the November 5, 2011 edition, page E3 . Click on this link: DAILY JOURNAL
University of Illinois Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital
in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois
A copy of "Raising My Furry Children" is in the lobby for clients to read and "Raising My Furry Children"
has been noted on the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Facebook page: Click here - VTH
has been noted on the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Facebook page: Click here - VTH
Illinois Woman's Press Association Facebook site notes
"Raising My Furry Children." Click here IWPA
Video of a radio interview with Steve Dale!
See ChicagoNow at
http://www.chicagonow.com/steve-dales-pet-world/2011/12/raising-my-furry-children-tracy-ahrens/
http://www.chicagonow.com/steve-dales-pet-world/2011/12/raising-my-furry-children-tracy-ahrens/
Enjoying some time with Hazel, Steve Dale's dog, during my interview with him. Hazel sat on my lap for some of the interview time! What a honey.
Steve Dale's Pet World
Steve Dale notes "Raising My Furry Children" through his Web site! Click on this link and search under
Blog-ChicagoNow (December 3 and December 17, 2011 archives) Steve Dale's Pet World
Blog-ChicagoNow (December 3 and December 17, 2011 archives) Steve Dale's Pet World
Pet books for the holidays
Steve Dale mentions "Raising My Furry Children" on ChicagoNow.
Click here: ChicagoNow
Tails Pet Media Group book review
"Raising My Furry Children" is reviewed online through
Tails Pet Media Group. Click here: TAILS INC
Tails Pet Media Group. Click here: TAILS INC
American Humane Association blog post
The president and CEO of the American Humane Association, Robin Ganzert, Ph.D., posted a note
on her AHA website blog about "Raising My Furry Children." The blog entry is titled,
"On my holiday reading list: Raising My Furry Children." Click here: AHA blog
on her AHA website blog about "Raising My Furry Children." The blog entry is titled,
"On my holiday reading list: Raising My Furry Children." Click here: AHA blog
Animal Radio book review!
Animal Radio rates "Raising My Furry Children" "4 out of 5 paws" in their Book Club Reviews section!
"Over 350,000 pet lovers tune in weekly on 100 AM-FM radio stations
and XM Satellite Radio." Click here for the review Animal Radio
"Over 350,000 pet lovers tune in weekly on 100 AM-FM radio stations
and XM Satellite Radio." Click here for the review Animal Radio
Cat Chat with Caren & Cody
Pet blogger and freelance writer, Caren Gittleman reviews
"Raising My Furry Children" on her blog site. Click here Cat Chat
or read the review below along with reader comments. Download a page to open it to a readable size.
"Raising My Furry Children" on her blog site. Click here Cat Chat
or read the review below along with reader comments. Download a page to open it to a readable size.
Dakota's Den
Pet blogger and freelance writer, Caren Gittleman reviews
"Raising My Furry Children" on her blog site. Click here Dakota's Den or read the review below.
"Raising My Furry Children" on her blog site. Click here Dakota's Den or read the review below.
GoodNewsforPets.com
"Raising My Furry Children" is noted in Steve Dale's biography at Goodnewsforpets.com. The blog is written by Lea-Ann O"Hare Germinder, APR, Fellow PRSA, an accomplished expert in the field of public relations. Goodnewsforpets.com often represents her viewpoints on matters of interest and concern to the veterinary community, the pet industry and the pet owning public. See Goodnewsforpets.com
The American Dog Magazine
"Raising My Furry Children" is noted in the spring 2012 issue of The American Dog Magazine.
The American Dog Magazine is sold in thousands of retail outlets nationwide and published quarterly
in the spring, summer, fall and winter. It is a "lifestyle" dog magazine that is devoted to showcasing the extraordinary lifestyles of dogs and the rewards associated when a family embraces these canine kids as a member of the family. The American Dog Magazine has a circulation of 800,000.
See their website by clicking here: The American Dog Magazine
See their brief review of the book by clicking here: ADM review
The American Dog Magazine is sold in thousands of retail outlets nationwide and published quarterly
in the spring, summer, fall and winter. It is a "lifestyle" dog magazine that is devoted to showcasing the extraordinary lifestyles of dogs and the rewards associated when a family embraces these canine kids as a member of the family. The American Dog Magazine has a circulation of 800,000.
See their website by clicking here: The American Dog Magazine
See their brief review of the book by clicking here: ADM review
Animal Lover's Edition Sack Lunch Chat @ the New Lenox Public Library New Lenox, Illinois Saturday, May 12th 2012 I shared stories from my book, my artwork and new columns I continue to write for Tails Pet Media Group. Click here for a flier about Animal Lover's Edition |
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Cat Chat with Caren & Cody
On May 12, 2012, pet blogger and freelance writer, Caren Gittleman showcased a story about my mom, Linda Ahrens, and her project of making quilts for cats and small dogs. Proceeds go to charities for animals. The post is called "Mother's Day Weekend Salute: Linda Ahrens And Her 'Quilts For Cats' Raise Money For Animals In Need." Caren mentions "Raising My Furry Children" in this story!
Click here: Quilts for Cats
Click here: Quilts for Cats
Sears.com
During 2012 Sears.com listed "Raising My Furry Children" as a book to buy!
The book is no longer on their website, but if you'd like to see their website, click here: Sears.com
The book is no longer on their website, but if you'd like to see their website, click here: Sears.com
Youtube!
Youtube features an interview by Steve Dale with Tracy Ahrens about "Raising My Furry Children."
Click here: Youtube
Click here: Youtube
Eureka College Alumni Notes newsletter
Tracy Ahrens and "Raising My Furry Children" were noted in a Eureka College Alumni Notes newsletter, Eureka, Illinois. Click here for a copy: EC Alumni Notes
Metacafe
Metacafe lists a video between Steve Dale and Tracy Ahrens about "Raising My Furry Children." Metacafe showcases short-form videos from the world of movies, video games, TV, music and sports. They note having 12 million monthly viewers (40 million worldwide). Click here: Metacafe
OrganizedWisdom
OrganizedWisdom helps people discover great links, shared by over 5,000 doctors, health experts, and advocates, and is organized by specific health or healthy-living topics such as "Pets." Among the Pet listings is the interview between Steve Dale and Tracy Ahrens about "Raising My Furry Children."
Click here: OrganizedWisdom
Click here: OrganizedWisdom
Catchannel.com
Steve Dale, CAT FANCY writer and syndicated newspaper pet columnist, provides a
weekly cat news roundup. He mentions "Raising My Furry Children" (Dec. 16, 2011).
Click here: Catchannel.com
weekly cat news roundup. He mentions "Raising My Furry Children" (Dec. 16, 2011).
Click here: Catchannel.com
The Year of the Cats
A website called The Year of the Cats mentions "Raising My Furry Children" in a reader comment!
Click here: Yearcats.com
Click here: Yearcats.com
Victoria Stilwell Positively
Victoria Stilwell interviews Steve Dale and he notes one of the books he helped contribute a story for -
"Raising My Furry Children." Victoria Stilwell is one of the world's most recognized and respected
dog trainers, reaching audiences in over 50 countries, her website says.
She is best known for her role as the star of Animal Planet's TV series "It's Me or the Dog."
She also served as a judge on CBS's "Greatest American Dog."
Click here for the story: Victoria Stillwell
"Raising My Furry Children." Victoria Stilwell is one of the world's most recognized and respected
dog trainers, reaching audiences in over 50 countries, her website says.
She is best known for her role as the star of Animal Planet's TV series "It's Me or the Dog."
She also served as a judge on CBS's "Greatest American Dog."
Click here for the story: Victoria Stillwell
USA Weekend
USA Weekend notes the title of "Raising My Furry Children" among books that
author Steve Dale has contributed to. See his bio at: USAWeekend
author Steve Dale has contributed to. See his bio at: USAWeekend
ABC7 Chicago
ABC7 Chicago notes the title of "Raising My Furry Children" among books that
author Steve Dale has contributed to. See his bio at: ABC7 Chicago
author Steve Dale has contributed to. See his bio at: ABC7 Chicago
DogTime.com
A blog post about "Raising My Furry Children" appeared on DogTime.com. Located in San Francisco,
DogTime.com and CatTime.com offers 120,000+ pages of content about pet information between them.
The DogTime.com community includes over 565 pet bloggers and 525 pet publishers.
This gives DogTime Media a reach of over 46 million monthly.
DogTime.com and CatTime.com offers 120,000+ pages of content about pet information between them.
The DogTime.com community includes over 565 pet bloggers and 525 pet publishers.
This gives DogTime Media a reach of over 46 million monthly.
Bloggers.com
Bloggers.com is a social network for blog writers.
A post that mentions "Raising My Furry Children" is included! Click here for the post: Bloggers.com
A post that mentions "Raising My Furry Children" is included! Click here for the post: Bloggers.com
American Association of
Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians
American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians member Dr. Robin Downing, DVM,
of Colorado, reviewed "Raising My Furry Children." Her review is posted in the summer issue of the
AAH-ABV newsletter. The AAH-ABV mission is to advance the role of the veterinary medical community in nurturing positive human-animal interactions in society. Members are found in 37 states and
in other countries and continents. Click here and see Newsletter 2012, Vol. 30
AAH-ABV newsletter
of Colorado, reviewed "Raising My Furry Children." Her review is posted in the summer issue of the
AAH-ABV newsletter. The AAH-ABV mission is to advance the role of the veterinary medical community in nurturing positive human-animal interactions in society. Members are found in 37 states and
in other countries and continents. Click here and see Newsletter 2012, Vol. 30
AAH-ABV newsletter
Animals Writes on Pet Life Radio!
In August 2012 Tracy Ahrens joined Tim Link on Pet Life Radio to talk about "Raising My Furry Children." Tim asked Tracy what inspired her to write about her many "furry children," what she hopes readers will take away from reading her book and how long she’s been writing about animals. Tim also asked Tracy about the illustrations of her animals that are featured in her book (that she created) and what having so many animals in her life over the years has meant to her.
Pet Life Radio is a pet podcast radio network featuring over 50 weekly pet-related talk shows hosted by the most well-known pet experts, authors and radio and TV personalities in the world of animals and pets.
Tim Link is an author, writer, speaker, nationally syndicated radio host and animal communicator. Tim hosts Animal Writes on Pet Life Radio. Animal Writes features interviews with best-selling pet-related authors, award-winning writers and journalists that focus on stories about animals and bloggers with interesting topics to share about pets. Each interview gives firsthand knowledge about why the authors and writers chose a particular story, what the featured animals meant to them, and what has become of the animals that they talk about.
Click here to visit Pet Life Radio and see Episode 45: Animal Writes
Pet Life Radio is a pet podcast radio network featuring over 50 weekly pet-related talk shows hosted by the most well-known pet experts, authors and radio and TV personalities in the world of animals and pets.
Tim Link is an author, writer, speaker, nationally syndicated radio host and animal communicator. Tim hosts Animal Writes on Pet Life Radio. Animal Writes features interviews with best-selling pet-related authors, award-winning writers and journalists that focus on stories about animals and bloggers with interesting topics to share about pets. Each interview gives firsthand knowledge about why the authors and writers chose a particular story, what the featured animals meant to them, and what has become of the animals that they talk about.
Click here to visit Pet Life Radio and see Episode 45: Animal Writes
Fidose of Reality
Fidose of Reality, a pet blog by Carol Bryant, speaks of good books to read about dogs (Aug. 9, 2012).
A reader’s comment mentions "Raising My Furry Children." Click here: Fidose of Reality
A reader’s comment mentions "Raising My Furry Children." Click here: Fidose of Reality
The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey
A pet blog called The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey notes "Raising My Furry Children" in a reader comment. Click here: Chronicles of Zee & Zoey
Family Time Magazine
A review of "Raising My Furry Children" is featured in the September 2012 edition of Family Time Magazine. Family Time Magazine has a Chicago-area distribution of over 65,000 monthly. Click here for more information about Family Time Magazine:
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Buffalo.com
Buffalo.com – Everything Buffalo in New York mentions Steve Dale’s story on holiday pet books
that make good gifts. "Raising My Furry Children" is among them. Click here: Buffalo.com
that make good gifts. "Raising My Furry Children" is among them. Click here: Buffalo.com
BlogPaws
Tracy Ahrens became a member of the BlogPaws community in September of 2012. "BlogPaws is a Social Media Company focused on teaching pet enthusiasts how to use social media effectively. They work year-round to connect bloggers and micro-bloggers to the brands they buy every day. The online community site is for pet bloggers, pet enthusiasts, pet people on Twitter and Facebook and brands eager to tap into a growing, vibrant, vocal community of serious writers, bloggers, tweeters. They are the go-to resource for pet people and brands to partner on projects and campaigns, to be educated on social media, and to arrange face-to-face meetings all over the country. They offer both online and offline connections via blogger programs, conferences and a focus on members' input." See Tracy’s BlogPaws site profile by clicking here: BlogPaws
Artsy Fartsy Tuesday blog review
Mary Hone who writes a blog through BlogPaws Community called roxythetravelingdog featured my graphite works and writings. See a teaser at http://roxythetravelingdog.com/ and a small feature at http://desertravenart.com/artsy-fartsy-tuesday-tracy-ahrens
Big Bark
Big Bark posted a review of "Raising My Furry Children" in their December 2012 newsletter.
Big Bark, based in Chicago, is run by Andrea Laine Keirn and is "a positive, community driven, small business made up of those who love medium to large dogs - Big Dogs. Our mission is to provide an online resource for every Big Dog question you have. Here we can discuss issues, find products, review services, find your new best friend—and everything else Big Dog."
Andrea notes that Big Bark was inspired by her Great Danes Wellstone & Webster. The Danes wrote the book review for "Raising My Furry Children."
See their main website at http://www.bigbarkonline.com/ and this link to view the December newsletter:
Big Bark.
After January 2013, the review will not be visible on their site, but you can read it here. Download to your desktop for a more readable size.
Big Bark, based in Chicago, is run by Andrea Laine Keirn and is "a positive, community driven, small business made up of those who love medium to large dogs - Big Dogs. Our mission is to provide an online resource for every Big Dog question you have. Here we can discuss issues, find products, review services, find your new best friend—and everything else Big Dog."
Andrea notes that Big Bark was inspired by her Great Danes Wellstone & Webster. The Danes wrote the book review for "Raising My Furry Children."
See their main website at http://www.bigbarkonline.com/ and this link to view the December newsletter:
Big Bark.
After January 2013, the review will not be visible on their site, but you can read it here. Download to your desktop for a more readable size.
Talking-dogs.com
Sue Kottwitz, founder of Talking-Dogs.com posted a review on her website http://www.talking-dogs.com/ about "Raising My Furry Children." The review includes images of my art and a photo of me kissing my dog, Trucker. The review will be archived under the Thursday, November 29, 2012 blog post. Sue promotes her blog posts via Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Stumbleupon. She is based in Missouri.
RBTV A-List television interview
I was a guest for Riverside Brookfield High School's (Illinois) educational television network RBTV. The segment is noted among award-winning celebrity interviews called A-List. The segment can be viewed online through YouTube. RBTV has an extensive collection of videos on Youtube and has been broadcasting on cable TV for nearly 30 years. It can be watched locally on Comcast 16 and AT&T U-verse on channel 99/Brookfield. For a direct link to RBTV see www.rbtv.tv/ For a direct link to
their A-List Youtube videos – click on this link and scroll down to see mine:
RBTV A-List
their A-List Youtube videos – click on this link and scroll down to see mine:
RBTV A-List
FromTheDogsPaw.com
Allen Pearson, a member of BlogPaws Community and creator of FromTheDogsPaw.com hosted a Christmas Gifts Festival showcase on his blog in December of 2012. He asked for short posts about artist’s work and their contact information. See http://www.fromthedogspaw.com/ and look under the November 26, 2012 post. Or click on this link: FromTheDogsPaw.com
Fidose of Reality
Carol Bryant, writer of the online magazine Fidose of Reality, posted a review of "Raising My Furry Children" on her website. Carol is based in Pennsylvania. Fidose of Reality is noted as “A canine-centric online magazine where dog lovers of the highest order unite.” The review of my book, "Raising My Furry Children," is archived under the tab “Dog Products” (December 20, 2012 post). Carol is also a member of the BlogPaws pet blogger social media community. Click on this link for the review: Fidose of Reality
I Love Cats magazine
I Love Cats magazine published a review of "Raising My Furry Children" in the Winter/Spring 2013 edition. I Love Cats has a 75,000 readership and their website says that the magazine is available in 3,000 veterinary offices across the country. Their website is www.iluvcats.com.
EC Class NotesEureka College, Eureka, Illinois shares notes about "Raising My Furry Children" book reviews in their EC Class Notes newsletter for January 2013. Click here for a view of the newsletter. EC Class Notes.
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Pets4Lovers blog
Pets4Lovers blog notes a review of "Raising My Furry Children." Read it by clicking here: Pets4Lovers
Dogshelters.com
Dogshelters.com notes a brief about one of my newer columns, "Does your rescue dog
have nightmares?" and links to my column at Tailsinc.com. See the brief and story here: Dogshelters.com
have nightmares?" and links to my column at Tailsinc.com. See the brief and story here: Dogshelters.com
PetVideosOnline.com
PetVideosOnline.com lists a video interview between me and Steve Dale. Click here: PetVideos
News and Daily Dogs
Spot Magazine book review
"Raising My Furry Children" receives a fun review in the Dec.2013/Jan.2014 edition of Spot Magazine. See their web link for the review at SPOTMAGAZINE
Spot Magazine is a monthly publication distributed free at over 800 locations from the Oregon Coast to Mt Hood and the Willamette Valley to SW Washington. Their goal is to provide pet guardians and animal lovers a one-stop resource for information, ideas and events of interest.
"Raising My Furry Children" receives a fun review in the Dec.2013/Jan.2014 edition of Spot Magazine. See their web link for the review at SPOTMAGAZINE
Spot Magazine is a monthly publication distributed free at over 800 locations from the Oregon Coast to Mt Hood and the Willamette Valley to SW Washington. Their goal is to provide pet guardians and animal lovers a one-stop resource for information, ideas and events of interest.
American Pet Magazine
“Raising My Furry Children” is noted in Vol.3,
Issue 1, 2014 of American Pet Magazine. They also featured part of one of my newer columns. The cover of the magazine edition is shown here. Click on the link to view the ezine. My book note is on page 30. My column is on page 36. http://issuu.com/americanpet/docs/v3_issue1?e=6853810/6398158 American Pet Magazine publishes an online quarterly ezine. Readers are worldwide. Magazine subject matter is sought from freelancers across the country with the intention of being informative and entertaining. |
Forest in "Makin' Biscuits" book
Author Deb Barnes included a little story about my cat, Forest, in her new book, "Makin' Biscuits: Weird cat habits and the even weirder habits of the humans who love them" (October 27, 2016).
His story starts on page 115. He is spotlighted in a chapter titled "Watering holes and bathroom breaks."
You can find her book through Amazon.com or other major booksellers online, or through her website. The Amazon link is below.