Accomplished Veterinarian Channels Her Inner Pre-Teen in Her Novel, A Dog Named 627
Dr. Nancy Kay is a highly decorated veterinarian and author of the Amazon best seller, "Speaking for Spot." To shine a light on puppy mills, she went undercover at a puppy mill and dog auction. The result? A powerful novel aimed at middle-school-aged kids called, "A Dog Named 647." Dr. Kay's book follows the adventures of a pair of 12-year-olds named Mia and Cassie who try to help an emaciated golden retriever simply named 647. Tune into now to this very powerful and inspiring Oh Behave show episode with host Arden Moore.
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BIO:
Dr. Nancy Kay graduated from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine and trained to become a board certified small animal internist at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
She was the proud recipient of:
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The Hill’s annual Animal Welfare and Humane Ethics Award
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Leo Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
Her personal writing experience was inspired by her desire to empower pet owners to become effective medical advocates for their pets. Her first book, Speaking for Spot, was an Amazon best seller that was featured twice on the popular National Public Radio show, Fresh Air with Terry Gross.
Dr. Nancy’s writing journey has continued with publication of Your Dog’s Best Health: A Dozen Reasonable Things to Expect From Your Vet and her award winning weekly Substack, “Speaking for Spot.”
Her newest book, A Dog Named 647, a middle-grade adventure story is scheduled for release on September, 20, 2025.
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