Arlene Klein

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ARLENE KLEIN has had a love affair with animals forever. Her passion for companion animals and her respect for all living creatures grew, as did her concern for the health and welfare of the animals that share our world.

Her dogs have always been valued members of her family and she is dedicated to their well-being. All of her dogs were formally obedience trained. She has exhibited in Breed Conformation since l982, owner handling her first show dog to his American Championship.

Deeply concerned for the millions of animals that are neglected, abused, lost and abandoned, she produced a video on responsible pet ownership. A DAY IN THE LIFE of A DOG gained national acclaim. In l99l it was nominated for a Dog Writers' Association of America Maxwell Award. She has served on the Board of Trustees of MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION since l99l. She served on the Board of Directors of THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY and SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS.

She is a member of THE LATHAM FOUNDATION, DOG WRITERS' ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, YORKSHIRE TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA and many animal-related organizations.

She has written articles about the Human/Animal Bond for national publications.

She is the creator and designer of DESIGNING POET’S DOGGIE NOTE CARDS.

She and her husband live in Sarasota, Florida with their beloved Yorkshire Terrier, SCOUT.