REBECCA ASCHER-WALSH is a writer who specializes in celebrity and lifestyle coverage, but who also loves dogs and telling stories about amazing animals. She is the author ofDevotedandLoyal,two heartwarming and inspiring collections of stories of the bravery and heroism of dogs. She alsocontributes to many newspapers and national magazines includingEntertainment Weekly, Adweek, and theLos Angeles Times. She is a volunteer at a high-kill shelter in Manhattan and a founding director of the Deja Foundation, devoted to funding the medical care and training costs of dogs rescued from high-kill shelters.