Dorris Heffron & Yukitu and Ike's Hope

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Dorris Heffron. I'm a novelist, sitting with my Alaskan Malamutes, Yukitu and the pup, Ike's Hope.Yukitu, female, is 5 years. Ike is 3 months in the photo with totem pole -- now he is 6 months.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Every morning I hike the trails on our 50 acre country property with my dogs then brew a mug of fresh coffee before

Christine & Bogart and Brando

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This is a photo of me, Christine, and Humphrey Bogart. I'm a homeschool parent of four children. Our four year old has epilepsy and autism so my family helps with the blog, too. I'm a pet parent to 4 dogs (three Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and one Border Collie.) Marlon Brando is a year old, Humphrey Bogart and Ziggy Stardust are 8 months and 7 months old.

Terri Jacobson & her greyhounds

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Terri Jacobson and I am one of the servants at Greyhound Gardens. By day I am a graphic designer at a community college, by night I take photos and everything in between I spend with the dogs. The greyhound snagging the treat out of my hand is Minnie. She’s eight years old and is one of the spunky ladies that keeps the rest of the hounds in line.What's the

Kirsten Stade & Lamar, Fozzie, and Sandy

Who is in the photo at right?I'm Kirsten Stade and I work for a nonprofit environmental group helping defend public employees who blow the whistle on agency environmental misdeeds. I also teach dog training classes, groom dogs out of my home, and volunteer at my local humane society.In the photo I am with my old friend Lamar, a 12-year-old Anatolian shepherd mix I rescued as a young dog from the

Jessica & Chester and Gretel

Who is in the photo at right?That is me, Jessica, and my two miniature Dachshunds, Chester and Gretel, from YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner.com.I live in the outdoor Mecca of Seattle with my fiancé and two Dachshunds. We are avid hikers, travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. I work in an office but I like to pretend that managing our blog is my only job. Maybe one day it will be.Chester is a 9 year old

Paul M. Barrett & Beau

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This is Beau the Handsome Dachshund and me, Paul M. Barrett, coffee drinkers and literary sophisticates. We recently completed the nonfiction book, Glock: The Rise of America's Gun (Crown), which is officially out this month. I reported and wrote the book, a narrative history of the iconic handgun; Beau slept on my lap while I wrote it.

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Pamela Douglas Webster & Honey

Who is in the photo at right?I’m Pamela Douglas Webster. I work as a housing counselor for a nonprofit and in my free time publish two blogs: Hands on Home Buyer and Something Wagging This Way Comes. Honey is a two year old Golden Retriever. She works at being cute.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?After playing ball in the park, we need a little something to warm us up.What's brewing?

Susan Adcock & Stella and Diesel

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Susan and I've been a professional photographer in Nashville for the last eighteen years. I have one dog Stella who is a three and a half years old. She's the spotty pit bull sitting next to me and one foster dog Diesel sitting to her left. Diesel is a lab mix, four years old who (as I write this) is two hours away from his forever home. Stella and I plan

Leslie Olyott & Bella

Who is in the photo at right?I'm the human, Leslie Olyott and that's my beautiful, crazy dog Bella with me. I'm a computer programmer specializing in web applications. Bella is my 4-year-old scared-y dog and the star of our blog, Bringing up Bella. She's a mixed breed sato (slang for stray or street dog) rescued off the streets of Puerto Rico by a group called Save a Sato.What's the occasion for

Sherri & Scrappy

Who is in the photo at right?That’s me, Sherri with Scrappy from Yorkie Tails. I am fortunate to have a job in the ski industry that allows me to work mostly from home with a few ski trips mixed in now and then. I have a loving husband, one daughter married to a great guy, a son in college and one son in high school.Scrappy is a Yorkshire Terrier, a female, but most definitely a Tom-boy. She

Leslie & Stymie, Darla and Sharky

Who is in the photo at right?I am Leslie from Baltimore, mom of two fantastic daughters ( 20 & 13) and three very entertaining dogs. I just turned 40 a few weeks ago and I still can't believe it!! For over 10 years I worked as a dog groomer-- needless to say, I love dogs, especially the big fuzzy ones. I gave up grooming because my achy back couldn't take the lifting and bending any

Maryann Miller & Poppy

Who is in the photo at right?Hi, I'm Maryann Miller, and I am so happy to be here today to introduce you to one of the special animals who grace my life. My dog, Poppy, a mixed Border Collie and Australian Shepard, has coffee with me in the mornings outside here at Grandma's Ranch.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine? And what's brewing?We live in the country in East Texas, so going to

Janet Gilbert & Fred and Gloria

Who is in the photo at right?That's me Janet Gilbert; homemaker, mother of two, grandmother of three (one more on the way). Also mother to two very demanding Basset Hounds -- Fred (tri-colour), a 20-months-old male and Gloria (red & white) a five-year-old female.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Waking up and seeing the hounds are just so happy to see me every single morning!What's