Lauren & Claire

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Lauren, a medical social worker and pet lifestyle photographer. Next to me is the love of my life: Claire, a lab/whippet mix and therapy dog extraordinaire. To put it simply, we are the very best of friends.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Currently, I'm at my favorite cafe (The Well in Green Hills, Nashville TN). Unfortunately, Claire has been

Jim and Marsha Bean & Susie and Sidebite

Who is in the photo at right?

Hi, my name is Jim Bean, I manage a quick lube oil change and a retail tire shop, the major part of the tire business is that we service drag races for Mickey Thompson Race Tires.

Pictured: my wife Marsha, who works for a major financial brokerage firm, and Susie, our puppy mill rescued female Scottie Terrier.

We found Susie at a rescue place on Friday after

Beth Bodenstein & Gizmo

Who is in the photo at right?

Online I'm usually known as Gizmo's Momz. My name is Beth Bodenstein. I've been a gypsy most of my life and have at times been an attorney, a chef and a cable splicer for the phone company. The furry one is Gizmo.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

My family are all coffee addicts...our motto is a day without coffee is a day without sunshine. I favor

Margarita Engle & Maggi and Chance

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Margarita Engle. As the Cuban-American author of young adult novels in verse about the island's history, I never imagined that I would spend a great deal of my time hiding for dogs. Yes, that's right, hiding in Sierra Nevada forests, to help wilderness search and rescue dogs practice finding lost hikers. My husband is a volunteer trainer and handler, and I am

Amy Sue Nathan & Mitzi and Lizzie

Who is in the photo at right and just below?

That’s Mitzi and Lizzie. They’re two rescued mutts. I mean, princesses.

Oh, you mean me? I’m Amy Sue Nathan—an author, editor, blogger and mom of two college kids.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I have coffee with Mitzi and Lizzie every morning, when it’s still dark, on most days.

What's brewing?

I take my coffee with half and half

Coralee Robichaud & Finn

Who is in the photo at right?

This is Finn and me. My name is Coralee Robichaud, and I run a web site for dog enthusiasts called Bark and Chatter.

Finn is my constant companion, as well as my chief adviser and muse. He’s a sweet-natured 18 month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We’re enjoying the early spring sunshine on our porch swing. It’s

Flea Christenson & Flash and Patches

Who is in the photo at right?

I am Flea Christenson, the all-natural, slightly crunchy blogger for Jones Natural Chews, maker of dog smiles (via all-natural chews). My babies are Flash and Patches, brother and sister (litter mates), both eleven years old and Australian shepherds whose German shepherd father dug under the fence.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I need an excuse for

Crystal & Pinch

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Crystal, a Canadian expat in France here with my 6-year-old miniature pinscher/dachshund mix, Pinch. I'm currently a stay-at-home pet mom of 4, as well as a freelance writer for Dogster.com and its sister site, Catster.com.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I make a pot of coffee every morning after my walk with Pinch. I'm not picky, but it has to

Luke Murphy & Costner

Who is in the photo at right?

This old, chubby guy is my ten year-old pug, Costner. He`s a loyal companion, who sleeps in his bed all day, which is strategically placed beside my writing desk.

My name is Luke Murphy. I’m an elementary school teacher who just released my debut novel, Dead Man's Hand.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

When I write, I need two things: a hot, steaming

Kim Boykin & Wylie, Molly and Toby

Who is in the photos at right and below?

Kim Boykin, fulltime writer and author of The Wisdom of Hair and her trusty canines Wylie, Molly and Toby.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I have coffee every day with Molly under the kitchen table, Wylie watching over me from the couch he’s not supposed to be on, and Toby in his bed by my husband’s chair acting aloof but taking everything

Virginia Morell & Buckaroo

Who is in the photo at right?

Virginia Morell. I'm a correspondent for Science magazine, a regular contributor to National Geographic and other publications, and the author of four books. My latest, Animal Wise: The Thoughts and Emotions of Our Fellow Creatures, came out last month. I'm with Buckaroo, our 6-year-old male American Working Farm Collie, or more simply, Scotch Collie.

What's the

Jacqueline Resnick & Maple

Who is in the photo at right?

This is me, Jacqueline Resnick, with my dog, Maple, who is a seven year old toy poodle. I'm a children's book writer, and she’s great at keeping me company during long hours of writing!

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We are celebrating the release of my first novel, a book for 8-12 year olds called The Daring Escape of the Misfit Menagerie. It's

Free book: "The Genius of Dogs"

Dutton and the Campaign for the American Reader are giving away two copies of the new book, The Genius of Dogs by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods.

HOW TO ENTER: (1) send an email to this address:

(2) In the subject line, type The Genius of Dogs.

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Dana Kaye & Mrs. Dalloway

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Dana Kaye, the owner of Kaye Publicity, a boutique PR company specializing in publishing and entertainment.

Mrs. Dalloway is the greeter and morale booster at Kaye Publicity. She's a 2-year-old shih-tzu/poodle mix.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Mrs. Dalloway and I always share our morning coffee, whether it's at the office or in the living