I’m Amy Shojai, a nationally known authority on pet care and behavior and a certified animal behavior consultant (cats/dogs). I began my career as a veterinary technician, started writing about my experiences and have published more than 35 prescriptive nonfiction pet books and a pet-centric thriller series. I cover training, behavior, healthcare (both allopathic and holistic) and the health benefits of keeping dogs and cats — plus some Chicken Soup-style pieces.

Today, I’ve published more than 4,000 articles and columns. Highlights include creating dog and cat behavior content on HillsPet.com. I also wrote a weekly P’ETiQuette newspaper column for 30+ years and hosted 100 Pet Peeves podcasts interviewing experts in the field. My twice-monthly Pet Talk feature aired on KXII-TV for 20 years, and you can still see me as an expert on Animal Planet’s DOGS 101 and CATS 101.

Professional memberships include:

• Dog Writers Association of America
• Cat Writers’ Association (founder/past president)
• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
• Fear Free Certified
• Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc. (past president, honorary lifetime member)
• Alliance of Independent Authors

I’m fortunate to have been honored with more than 90 writing awards from these and other organizations, such as the Everycat Media Award and two-time winner of the Texas VMA Mark Francis Award. Most recently, I received the AVMA Steve Dale Excellence in Veterinary Media Award and was inducted into the Dog Writer’s Association Hall of Fame. In 2022, I received the AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Public Service Award for the Hill’s article “Puppy Obedience Training: Tips for a Successful Approach.” 

When not writing, signing books or lecturing at events, I enjoy my rose garden and occasionally perform onstage singing or playing cello. Mostly, I’m servant to my current furry muses — and those who live on in my heart.