Dawn Kairns

Dawn Kairns is the author of the "MAGGIE the Dog Who Changed My Life" and "FINAL YEARS Stories of Parent Care, Loss and Lives Changed." She practiced for 20 years as a nurse, family nurse practitioner & psychotherapist until following her desire to write.

The author is a lifelong animal lover and has volunteered with local animal rescue organizations. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, she traveled to Mississippi to work with the Humane Society of the United States assisting the displaced Katrina dogs. For 3 years Dawn donated 10% of her book royalties to Mainline Animal Rescue to support raising awareness of puppy mill victims.

Dawn grew up in Northwestern Indiana but Colorado has been home for 35 years. She lives in Boulder with her husband, Tom, and their rescued animals, Maddie the dog and Tigger the cat. She finds her inspiration in the Colorado and Wyoming mountains among the wildflowers and dancing streams.