Ann Daugherty & Pearl, Gracie, Pogo, and Jane

Who is in the photo at the right?That’s me, Ann Daugherty, with Pearl, my seven-week-old Border Collie.My other dogs are Gracie, 11 ½ year old Samoyed, Pogo, 7 year old Samoyed, and Jane, almost three year old Border Collie.When I’m at work, I sell super premium dog food and supplies. I love meeting concerned pet owners and helping them make good choices about nutrition for their pets...and

Kristine Tonks & Shiva

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Kristine. My day job is at a non-profit organization but what I really love to do is eat cheese, read pretentious novels, and post photos of my dog on the Internet. It's too bad I have yet to find a way to get paid for the latter but I'm working on it! My dog's name is Shiva. She is around two and a half years old. I say around because we're just going off

Wendy Orr & Harry

Who is in the photo at right?I'm Wendy Orr, author of children’s & teenage books, (including Nim’s Island, Peeling the Onion and The Princess and Her Panther) and Harry, a 3-year-old Poodle X Bichon Frisé.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Celebrating the first spring day warm enough to have coffee outside on our regular morning walk.What's brewing?Long Black Coffee – the Australian

Karen Ramstead & her dogs

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Karen Ramstead and I am a 'professional' dog musher. I have around 65 purebred Siberian Huskies (aged anywhere from 6 months to 15 years), a Great Pyr rescue, and a neurotic little border collie.

I had 16 dogs with me today - Jinx and Casey, See and Meg, Smartie and Boo, Kelly and Tramp, Wolvie and Crunchie, Wifi and Utin, Astro and TopDog, Roscoe and

Maryglenn McCombs & Garcia

Who is that in the photograph at the right?

That’s me, Maryglenn McCombs, and my beloved Old English Sheepdog, Garcia.

What’s the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We’re celebrating the release of a new mystery by Don Bruns, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (Oceanview Publishing) in which Garcia plays a major role.

What’s new since we last checked in with you and Garcia?

All sorts of things!

Pat St. Onge & Jack and Moo

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Pat St. Onge, and these are my two Siberians, Jack and Moo.

I'm an artist and work from home doing digital illustrations for a publisher of educational materials. I also paint – watercolor, acrylics, and ceramic glazes. I have a website at www.stongestudio.com.

Jack and Moo are both 5-year-old Siberian Huskies. Jack is our handsome male, and Moo is our cute

Ann Littlewood & Murphy

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Ann Littlewood and I write zoo mysteries. The latest, Did Not Survive, stars pregnant zoo keeper Iris Oakley and a pair of elephants at Finley Zoo in Vancouver, Washington.

With me is Murphy, who keeps me connected with real animals. He’s about a year and a half old and might be a Corgi mix or a Tibetan spaniel or part Sheltie. No idea. He’s never tried to herd

Ann Crowder & Sage and Toby

Who is in the photo at right?Hi, I’m Ann Crowder and these two are Sage and Toby. After years of Federal service as an accountant, I’m enjoying retired life with days full of dogs, volunteering and quilting. After Sage came into our lives almost a year ago, I decided to write a blog about her adventures growing up. Actually, she writes it—I just help with the big words.Toby is our old guy. He’s

Samantha Daley & Rugby

Who is in the photo at right?That's me, Samantha Daley, and my dog Rugby. I am a full time student at UMBC, majoring in biochemistry. I am also an apprentice at Applewoods Dog Training.Rugby is a two-year-old Maltese. His full name is Mister Rugby Sevens CDX RN.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?We were taking an early morning training trip to Sunset Park. We brought along Diesel the

Pascal Inard & Bella

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Pascal Inard, I’m an IT project manager and co-author of a book called Paw Steps to Happiness.Bella is a Westie aged 2 and a half.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?It’s spring now in Australia and the days are getting warmer, so I have my breakfast with Bella outside; it’s a very pleasant start to the day. I listen to the birds singing in the

Katie Campbell & Annabell

Who is in the photo at right?

Hi, I am Katie Campbell and I am a professional lifestyle photographer. I own and run Katie Campbell Photography.

I consider Annabell the mascot of the company. Annabell is an 8-month-old female goldendoodle (golden retriever and poodle).

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Having coffee is an everyday routine in this household! Every morning Annabell

Gini Koch & Harley Quinn, Mileena, Goulash, and Baraka

Who is in the photo at right?

My husband is with our Dalmatian, Harley Quinn; my daughter is with our American Staffordshire Terrier, Mileena; and I’m with our late Komondor, Goulash.

In the photo just below, left: the girl dogs with their new little brother, our Pit Bull, Baraka, who we got after Goulash went to the Great Dog Park in the sky.

I’m Gini Koch, an author -- I write the Alien

Beverly Varnado & Lucy

Who is in the photo at right?I’m Beverly Varnado with my dog, Lucy. We’re at the foot of the storied Arches at the University of Georgia. I’m a screenwriter, blogger, and author of three novel manuscripts. I’ve won several awards for screenwriting, which include being a 2009 finalist for the international Kairos Prize. I currently have a screenplay “Give My Love to the Chestnut Trees” under

Roxanne Hawn & Lilly and Ginko

Who is in the photo at right?I’m Roxanne, and this is Lilly. I’m a professional freelance writer and dog blogger. Lilly is a 6-year-old smooth coat border collie. We live in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Our blog is called Champion of My Heart.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Thanks to my very independent job and living in a relatively rural, remote location, I work from home most