Terry Albert artist, writer, web site design, pet sitter

new books by Terry AlbertTwo new books written by Terry Albert!

Anyone who knows me knows how I love Labs, and I'm thrilled I had the opportunity to write Animal Planet: Labrador Retrievers for TFH Publishing. It is now available for purchase on Amazon, and will soon be in Petsmart stores nationwide. Besides owning Labs, I have fostered and boarded hundreds more over the years.

In February 2012, Animal Planet: Boxers will be released in the second phase of this series. I have known many Boxers and several stay with me often.

Basset Hound, Your Happy Healthy Pet by Terry Albert

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Author Terry Albert with a Basset HoundMy first book, Your Happy Healthy Pet, Basset Hound, 2008, Howell Books. That's me in the photo on the right, "researching" these sweet dogs! They are exuberant and affectionate, and a lot of fun to be around, not just total couch potatoes like you might think! A big dog on short legs with a great sense of humor.

A complete pet guide for the new and experienced Basset Hound owner, you will find the information is specific to Bassets, not just any breed. Included is a DVD and a link to online chapters.

Since I couldn't add acknowledgements in the book, I'd like to thank JoAnn, Jacqueline and Bill Nolan, of Splash Basset Hounds, Heather Simonek of Vogue Bassets, Don Bullock of Woebgon Bassets, Sylvie McGee and Cathy Wheeler, who all spent hours with me as I diligently took notes. Jacqueline Nolan posed with dogs, and Kevin Whelan had his agility dogs perform for photos by my good friend and professional photographer, Melanie Snowhite.  

Photo by Melanie Snowhite

Terry Albert Professional Resumé

Writer

  • Editor, Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue Newsletter, 2011 to present
  • Author Animal Planet: Dogs 101 Boxer, 2012, TFH Publishing
  • Author Animal Planet: Dogs 101 Labrador Retriever, 2011, TFH Publishing
  • Author, Basset Hound: Your Happy Healthy Pet, December 2008, Wiley/Howell Book House
  • Series of over 40 dog and cat care articles for PetDoc.com
  • Member of DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America), chaired annual competition 3 years: 2005, 2006, 2009
  • Humane Society of Seattle/King County: Pet Care Sheets; DWAA Maxwell award winner
  • Two Maxwell awards for my writing
  • Petco: series of dog and cat care sheets for in-store and online handouts (some articles currently on the site have been combined)
  • Delta Society: Pet Partners Newsletter, 8 years
  • Corporate employee newsletters, training materials, consumer home improvement newsletter
  • Website design and text
  • Advertising copywriting and public relations materials

Business/Professional

  • Freelance artist, writer, Website designer
  • Advertising Director, Big Bear Markets, San Diego
  • Vice president and co-owner, The Paint Factory, San Diego
  • Advertising Director, Pep Boys Auto Parts, western U.S.
  • Art Director, Sales Promotion Manager, Builders Emporium Home Centers, California

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