Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Gretchen DeMoss & Kendall

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Gretchen DeMoss. I'm a scientist by day and a blogger by night. Kendall's my 3 year old, female, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We're a registered Pet Partner team with the Delta Society, and we visit at a local assisted living facility as well as volunteer for the library's Read to the Dogs program. I blog about the Adventures of Kendall. When Kendall can't

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Jonathan XIII & Christie Jackman and Kristy Bassilakis

FROM THE ARCHIVES:In a 2009 Q & A, Christie Jackman and Kristy Bassilakis, then Co-Chairs of the Alpha Phi Omega Husky Committee from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut (UConn), introduced the UConn mascot, Jonathan XIII.From the interview:How did Jonathan XIII get his name?Jonathan XIII is named after Jonathan Trumble, a Revolutionary War general. The student body voted on

Monday, 7 November 2011

Mary Hone & Roxy

Who is in the photo at right?Mary Hone. Artist and blogger. And Roxy, our Pomeranian/Chihuahua, and Torrey.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Roxy has coffee with my husband and I every morning. She sits between us in our big chair. We drink coffee and watch a little news. Even when we are traveling, she will sit in the chair in our trailer with my husband.What's brewing?Columbia drip

Friday, 4 November 2011

Holli Pfau & Daisy and Chatter

Who is in the photo at right?Greetings from Holli Pfau and Daisy and Chatter, at Glad Dog Ranch in Colorado. I’m a writer and expatriate from southern California fortunate to share mountain life with my husband and golden retrievers. They’re just two of the six dogs featured in my new memoir, Pure Gold: Adventures with Six Rescued Golden Retrievers. Each dog enriched and transformed my life,

Thursday, 3 November 2011

Chris Grabenstein & Fred

FROM THE ARCHIVES:

In a 2009 Q & A author Chris Grabenstein introduced his "writing partner Fred D. Dogg":
Fred is four years old and spent his first year on Broadway as one of the canine stars of the musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." We have no idea what mix of breeds Fred is. Probably some Pit Bull, maybe some Retriever or Boxer. He weighs 65 pounds but likes to sit on laps. Fred

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Peggy Frezon & Kelly

Who is in the photo at right?

Peggy Frezon, author, and Kelly, my diet partner and fitness trainer.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

To announce my new book, Dieting with my Dog, One busy life, two full figures, and unconditional love. The book shares the journey of my chubby spaniel and I, getting fit together. I struggle with motivation, exercise and emotional issues. I learn

Tuesday, 1 November 2011

Maryglenn McCombs & Garcia

FROM THE ARCHIVES:From a 2009 Q & A with Maryglenn McCombs and Garcia, her now-departed Old English Sheepdog:How did Garcia come to be united with you?Oh, I hate to admit it, but I bought Garcia from a breeder. I’ve always been a dog lover and do lots of rescue work with our local humane association, but feel a little guilty about having bought a dog when there are so many wonderful homeless