Photo by Peter Carter
Current Writer-in-Residence:
Alexis Leona
Alexis served 10 years as director of communications for New Leash on Life Animal Rescue of Newhall, California. She was a founding contributor to the Rescue’s very popular Nuts for Mutts Dog Show aired on Animal Planet and its Lend a Paw Therapy Dog program. She also collaborated on the rescue of more than 500 cats and dogs displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
Alexis Leona will work in residence at Historic Joy Kogawa House in July 2021 and present one public program:
- Puppies! Lessons on dog training and life with a service dog, presented by a guide dog puppy raiser. A fun and informative workshop for individuals and families with children ages 8 and above. Presented in partnership with the children’s program of the Marpole branch of the Vancouver Public Library on Tuesday, July 20, at 6:00 pm.
Current Writer-in-Residence:
Alexis Leona
Photo by Peter Carter
Alexis Leona is a writer and photographer with a passion for animals working on a memoir about rebuilding self-esteem after an abusive relationship as illustrated through her experience raising a puppy to be a guide dog. Growing Up Gouda, a middle-grade novel inspired by her experience as a guide dog puppy raiser.
Alexis served 10 years as director of communications for New Leash on Life Animal Rescue of Newhall, California. She was a founding contributor to the Rescue’s very popular Nuts for Mutts Dog Show aired on Animal Planet and its Lend a Paw Therapy Dog program. She also collaborated on the rescue of more than 500 cats and dogs displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
Alexis Leona will work in residence at Historic Joy Kogawa House in July 2021 and present one public program:
Puppies! Lessons on dog training and life with a service dog, presented by a guide dog puppy raiser. A fun and informative workshop for individuals and families with children ages 8 and above. Presented in partnership with the children’s program of the Marpole branch of the Vancouver Public Library on Tuesday, July 20, at 6:00 pm.
Latest Blog Postings by Alexis Leona
Puppies! Lessons learned from raising a puppy with a purpose
A fun and informative workshop about dog training and service dogs, for individuals and families with children ages 8 and above. Presented in partnership with the children’s program of the Marpole branch of the Vancouver Public Library.