“When I was growing up, I wanted three things  beside me: a dog, a story and a journal. Now I have all three.”   -Jill

For as long as I can remember I have been reading and telling dog stories. I grew up believing that a girl and her dog could save the world. After working over 30 years in health care, I discovered I was right . Dogs change our world for the better.

I tell dog stories.

I write about dogs,the human-animal connection, and animal assisted therapy. My experience as a retired Professional in Health Care Quality and Humane Education Specialist informs my writing. My work has appeared in books, journals, magazines,blogs and print media.

A member of the Dog Writers  Association of America, I am proud to be a past winner of the DWAA Maxwell Award for Best Blog . My new book DOGS IN HEALTH CARE  is about the pioneer dogs of health care and moments in history when the human- animal bond propelled health care forward.

My new book Dogs of the Railways is now available on Amazon at MacFarland books, and other places books are sold.