Jon Katz

Jon Katz is a New York Times bestselling author renowned for his books about dogs, farm animals, and rural life. He has authored twenty-three books, encompassing eight novels, one collection of short stories, and fourteen works of nonfiction. His notable works include "A Dog Year", "The Dogs of Bedlam Farm", "Katz on Dogs", "Saving Simon", "Soul of a Dog", "Izzy & Lenore", "Dog Days", "A Good Dog", and "The Second Chance Dog". Additionally, Katz has penned two children's books, "Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm" and "Lenore Finds a Friend".

Katz's career extends beyond writing; he was a former television producer and served as the executive producer of the "CBS Morning News." His contributions to journalism have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate.com, Rolling Stone, and the AKC Gazette. Currently, he enriches the digital realm by writing for Slate.com and co-hosting the monthly broadcast "Dog Talk" on Northeast Public Radio.

Katz resides on Bedlam Farm in upstate New York with his wife, artist Maria Wulf; his dogs, Lenore, Frieda, and Red; his donkeys, Simon, Lulu, and Fanny; and his barn cats, Mother and Minnie. The farm is not only his home but also a living tableau of the animals he cherishes. An advocate for animal training and welfare, Katz is a member of the American Pet Dog Trainers Association (APDT). His profound connection with his animals continues to inspire his writing and deeply resonates with readers worldwide.