Kathy Colnar & Tank

Who is in the photo at right?Tank is the handsome 7-year-old male Lhasa Apso. I am Tank's Assistant (aka Kathy Colnar) and seated beside him in the photo. My husband and I live with Tank in Overland Park, KS which is in the Greater Kansas City area. We have 2 grown children. Our daughter and son-in-law are in KC while our son lives in Omaha, NE. As Tank's Assistant, I'm responsible for helping

Jennifer Talbot Ross & Pax, Samantha, and Bess

Who is in the photo at right?Is it the dog whisperer? No, that’s me, Jennifer Talbot Ross (a people mom and grandmother, a dog mom, a people manager in my fulltime job, and an aspiring writer), with my four-legged crew. My sweet dogs are Pax (the big, white, Great Pyrenees) who’s the baby of the pack at 4 years old; Samantha (the Anatolian Shepherd identified by the painted face) who will be 9 in

Pene Patterson & Daisy

Who is in the photo at right?Hi, my name is Pene Patterson and I guess you'd call me a crafter. I am actually an accountant but took redundancy a couple of years ago when the credit crunch hit and now spend my time making lovely handcrafted items including a range for dogs inspired by Daisy.Daisy is a West Highland white terrier or Westie and is 2 1/2 yrs old.What's the occasion for Coffee with

Elizabeth J. Duncan & Dolly

Who is in the photo at right?

This is Elizabeth J Duncan with Dolly. She's a 13-year-old mix of uncertain parentage. Possibly an Australian cattle dog/lab. However, it is her beautiful blue merle coat that gives her such a distinctive look. People sometimes stop me in the street to comment on her markings.

I write the Penny Brannigan murder mystery series set in North Wales and I teach in the

Tamira Thayne & Baxter

Who is in the photo at right?This is Baxter and I on a spring walk, notice the sweats tucked in the socks to prevent ticks from crawling up my legs, tres chic!I'm Tamira Thayne, founder and CEO of Dogs Deserve Better, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing dogs into the home and family, and the organization which is transforming Vick's Bad Newz Kennels into the Good Newz Rehab Center for Chained and

Tena Parker & Shayne and Rio

Who is in the photo at right?I’m Tena Parker and the dog in the photo is Shayne, my 5.5 year old female Border Collie mix.Rio, my 1.5yr old Australian Cattle Dog/Whippet, is the subject of the photo below left.I have a Master’s in Education and was working with a non-profit when the economy crashed and I was laid off—this, to me, was a sign to take my career in a new direction so off I went. I

Donna Christensen & Erin and Buck

Who is in the photo at right?I'm Donna Christensen, I am the creator of freedomtobark.blogspot.com and Paws and Claws Web Design. I started out in Hair Design, had a lucrative Custom Floral Design Business and for the past 14 years Web and Graphic Design.In the photo on the right are Erin and Buck. Erin is a 5-year-old German Shepherd and is the inspiration for my blog Freedom To Bark. Buck is an

Kristin & Pip

Who is in the photo at right?I'm Kristin. I live in Chicago with my husband, daughter, rabbit, three cats, and of course, Pip. I currently work as a writer and professional fundraiser for a Chicago-based nonprofit. My background is in creative writing and the arts - I would definitely prefer to be doing something more creative, but unfortunately the bills need to be paid.Pip is a 13-year-old (

Michelle Day & Tom, Sadie and Buddy

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Michelle Day. I am a mother, dog lover and wife. For monetary reward, I work for a small business in my home town of Newburgh, Indiana. I pretty much do whatever is thrown my way. For rewards that you can't put a price tag on, I am a foster parent for our local greyhound adoption group, GPA Tri-State.In this picture is myself, I am the 2-legged one. From

Elaine Pritchard & Winnie

Who is in the photo at right?Hi, I'm Elaine Pritchard and I live in Staffordshire, England. This is Winnie the Greyhound who joined our family in August 2010 when I had a change of lifestyle and set up my own freelance writing and marketing business from home. I also run a not-for-profit pet bereavement website - and I help Winnie with her own blog when she lets me.What's the occasion for Coffee

Sarah-Kate Lynch & Ted

Who is in the photo at right?This is me, Sarah-Kate Lynch, writer, and my four-year-old Kerry Blue Terrier, Ted.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?We are having what my husband sarcastically calls "cuddle mummy time". Luckily for Ted, he doesn't recognize sarcasm, which leaves him free to simply revel in the joy of being cuddled. Me, I take the sarcasm and park it to be responded to at

Gordon Aalborg & Magic

Who is in the photo at right?That is me, Gordon Aalborg, and my chocolate Labrador, Magic. I am a novelist, editor, and occasional carver and Magic is the faerie who was put upon this earth to keep me grounded and allegedly sane.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?The occasion is to celebrate Magic getting her Junior Hunter title at a recent Hunt Test, which is a simulated duck-shooting

Kaira Rouda & Oreo and Tucker

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Kaira Rouda and I’m the author of Here, Home, Hope – my debut novel out today! I’m also the mom of four, I’ve been married for 21 years and I live in Southern California. Over the years, I’ve been an entrepreneur, a business writer and speaker (Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs was my first book.) But now, I’m finally doing what I