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Tes Kurtz

Tes Kurtz

Tes Kurtz is a content marketing writer and author of the book, "Anything Is PAWSible–Impossible Dog Dreams Come True." Passionate about dog rescue and adoption, she networks shelter dogs to help them find forever homes and volunteers for rescue organizations.

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