Terry Bain is the author of "You Are a Dog: Life Through the Eyes of Man's Best Friend" and "We Are the Cat: Life Through the Eyes of the Royal Feline," humorous works that explore the world from the perspective of pets. Born in Puyallup, Washington, in 1967, Bain established his literary career with a short story that earned him an O. Henry Award in 1994, marking an early milestone in his writing journey.
Known for his witty and insightful prose, Bain specializes in blending humor with keen observations of human and animal behavior. His books delve into the imagined inner lives of dogs and cats, offering readers a playful yet thoughtful perspective on companionship. Beyond his published works, Bain maintains a lighthearted skepticism toward the internet, often joking about the unreliability of online information. A devoted family man, he balances his writing with the roles of husband, father, and self-proclaimed minivan driver.