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Maria T. Lennon & Frida

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Maria T. Lennon. I write middle grade fiction the latest is Confessions of a So-called Middle Child just out from Harper Collins. My dog’s name is Frida; she’s a Cane Corso from Alba, Italy and she’s almost 2 years old.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Frida waits for me to get up each morning at 5:45. It’s dark. She usually trips me as I’m

Trudy Ludwig & Hannah

Who is in the photo at right?

This is Hannah, my 11-year-old female American Fox Hound, and me on a tea break. My name is Trudy Ludwig and I’m a children’s author. Hannah adopted us after having had three previous owners. When we first met, it was love at first sight for the both of us. We even look like we could be related!

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Since I work from home,

Henry Gee & Heidi and Saffron

Who is in the photo at right?

This is me, Henry Gee, with Heidi, the Golden Retriever. I’m an editor with the professional science magazine Nature, but I write a lot of articles, stories, a blog (‘The End Of The Pier Show’ and quite a few books. My books are mainly popular science – my latest is The Accidental Species: Misunderstandings of Human Evolution, just out with the University of Chicago

Debbie and Scott & Lyla and Devin

Who is in the photo at right?

I am Debbie B. We sold our house in NJ and moved into our 35' Cedar Creek 5th Wheel. My husband, Scott and I have been traveling full time for 2.5 years.

[Debbie and Lyla, photo right]

We originally were going to full time with 3 dogs. Ryley a 10 yr old Irish Setter. Pillsbury, an 11 yr old Irish Setter, and Lyla, an 7 yr old English Setter. Ryley was blind and

Josh Mann & Miss Chubs

Who is in the photo at right?

That's Miss Chubs, my sweet Beagle and me, Josh Mann. I write the blogs SomeFishBlog.com and Surf-Fish.com, and I've been a stay at home Dad for the past nine years. Miss Chubs is a four year old female Beagle with a soft spot for burly old fishermen and kids.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

This is our morning ritual here on the farm. Most mornings

Samantha Joyce & Lucy

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Samantha and I live in West Seattle with a person called Chris and a 9.5-year-old yellow Labrador retriever named Lucy. I am a writer for Seattle Coffee Gear, an online retailer of coffee and espresso machines. More than just sales, the company mission is to educate so I spend much of the day writing fun and informative online coffee tips. I also answer

Jane Tesh & Winkie

Who is in the photo at right?

This is me, Jane Tesh, with my one-eyed, eight year old Chihuahua, Winkie.

What's brewing? Any treats?

We drink regular Folger’s coffee with lots of milk and sugar. Sometimes it’s milk and sugar with a little coffee in it. If Winkie could put cheese in her coffee, she would. She’ll do anything for cheese.

What's new with Winkie since we caught up with you

Suzanne Redfearn & Cooper

Who is in the photo at right?

Suzanne Redfearn, author. My debut novel, Hush Little Baby, will be released October 8th. My dog's name is Cooper, he is a seven-year-old male cockapoo (cocker spaniel/poodle mix).

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Enjoying a Diet Coke while hanging with Cooper in the pool and catching some rays. This is Cooper's favorite place to hang out, and he's

Stephanie Calmenson & Harry

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Stephanie Calmenson, with my dachshund, Harry. I write children's books, including many books about dogs. Harry's the star of May I Pet Your Dog?: The How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs (and Dogs Meeting Kids). Rosie, my first dog, stars in Rosie: A Visiting Dog's Story about raising, training and working with a visiting dog. In my new book, No Dogs

Laurie Gaetano & Oliver

Who is in the photo at right?

Hello! My name is Laurie Gaetano (better known as "Oliver's Mom") and this is my best friend for the past 4 years, Oliver. He is a five year old Havanese I rescued from our local (high) kill shelter in May 2009. I have a fun greeting card (real cards - not ecards!) and gifting business that I work from home or anywhere, with my laptop and phone.

I am also on the

Sil & Coffee

Who is in photo at right?

That's me, Sil, and my puggle, Coffee. We live in Toronto Canada with my husband and my cat.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Today Coffee and I went out for my daily coffee and walk. I'm also going on vacation for five days and wanted to spend some special time with my beloved pup.

What's brewing?

One small black coffee (Colombian Dark) from the Second

Yona Zeldis McDonough & Willa and Holden

Who is in the photo at right?

I am Yona Zeldis McDonough, author of five novels, twenty-two books for children and numerous essays, articles and stories that have appeared in many national and literary publications. Dogs are Willa and Holden. Both are pure bred Pomeranians. Willa, the female, is eight and Holden, the male, is seven. They have been mated and Willa had a puppy (named Bebe and

Andrea Lochen & Maddy

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Andrea Lochen, the author of the novel The Repeat Year. My dog, Maddy, is an 8-year-old Teddy Bear, a mix between a Shih Tzu and a Bichon Frise.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We decided to spend an hour in our backyard soaking up the sun, reading (me), and sniffing out unusual smells and rolling in the grass (Maddy).

OK, no coffee for you and

Bethany and Jason & Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley

Who is in the photo at right?

The Cascadian Nomads: two active humans, Bethany and Jason, and three busy canines, Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley. Bethany gets paid to be a physiology/fitness nerd and Jason makes a living as an A/V geek. Wilhelm is a 6-year-old miniature dachshund, Brychwyn is a 2 1/2-year-old Cardigan Welsh Corgi and Huxley is a 1 1/2-year-old rough collie. Everyone is a boy

Elizabeth Haynes & Bea

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m the one on the left – my name is Elizabeth Haynes and I’m a writer from the south east of England. In the centre is our Spanish shelter dog, Bea, and on the right is my ten year old son, Alex.

The picture was taken at Seaford Head, which overlooks a famous set of white chalk cliffs called the Seven Sisters. This is very close to where I grew up, and it was Bea’

Ricci & Sophie

Who is in the photo at right?

Hello Coffee with a Canine readers! My name is Ricci and this is my Sophie puppy! In this pic we were about to go on our first Mommy/Puppy road trip to Ohio! Sophie is a two year old Malti-Poo and I picked her out when she was just two days old. I was able to bring her home with me when she was eight weeks old and we have been inseparable ever since!

What's the

Evie Wyld & Juno and Hebe

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Evie Wyld. I run a bookshop in Peckham, London, called Review, and have also written two novels, After the Fire, a Still Small Voice and All the Birds, Singing. The silver hairy dog is Juno. She is a 14 year old lurcher. The blonde one is her daughter, Hebe who is 7.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I have been camping with the dogs for a week in

Renee Swindle & Mocha and Nikki

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Renee Swindle and I wrote the novels Please Please Please and Shake Down The Stars. With me are Mocha (brownish, mocha-colored) and Nikki.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

My girls and I have tea together every morning, usually after a nice long walk.

What's brewing?

Tea! I love it. I don’t spend money on much except books and fine teas. My

Sara Dobie Bauer & Ripley and Raylan

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Sara Dobie Bauer, a novelist, blogger, and copy writer. I just released my first novel, Life without Harry, in eBook format! I have two pups: Ripley (at right) is a sweet two-year-old girl, probably of the pit bull variety. Raylan is an eight-month-old bad boy, also probably a pit mix.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

The dog park is too limiting

Emily Ingram & Boomer Sooner and Dottie Mae

Who is in the photo at right?

Hi, my name is Emily Ingram and I’m currently what I like to call a stay at home dog mom that writes a blog called Adventures of a Dog Mom. And, it’s the best job in the world! The reason I decided to stay home wasn’t just to take care of Boomer Sooner, our 10 year old chocolate Labrador Retriever, and Dottie Mae, our 8 year old black Labrador Retriever mix. My

Adriana & Lily

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Adriana and I blog over at Dog Hair Is An Accessory. As you can tell by the title, I'm a dog owner! Lily is a boxer/pitbull/German shephard mix. She's almost 2! She is quite a handful (and a serious shedder) but she's the best!

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

When it's nice out it's fun to walk around downtown. Normally it's a ghost town but the

Mark Condon & Dutchess

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Mark Condon. I am a biology professor at Dutchess Community College. I am also co-founder, president, and trainer at Canine Link, Inc.

My 10-year-old Golden Retriever's name is Dutchess.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Dutchess and I are on our way to Pause Dog Boutique in Rhinebeck, NY to stock up on treats. We are enjoying lunch al

Ruby Harnden & ZuZu

Who is in the photo at right?

This is ZuZu, a 5 year old Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix. She was 10 months old when we adopted her and is currently an only dog among two feisty cats that still don't really care for her.

Then there’s me, Ruby Harnden. When I'm not working as a 911 dispatcher I am a writer/photographer for two blogs; my main blog is Me, You and Zu that focuses on the

Mike & Phoenix

Who is in the photo at right?

Hi, I’m Mike! I’ve worked for Washoe County in Reno, Nevada for the past 25 years! That’s right-- the home stretch of 5 more to go! I’ve written as a hobby since the 8th grade and I began to share those stories to a small email group over the years. That group expanded and all readers insisted I write a book. While I haven’t achieved that dream yet I did start a

CJ Jackson & Jasmine

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is CJ Jackson, and this is my dog Jasmine. (Or if you’ve seen her on YouTube… “My Favorite Pup Jasmine”.) Jaz is a female 7 year old Havanese.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I wanted to stop by and chat with my friends.

What's brewing?

I don’t actually drink coffee. But on cold days, I like hot chocolate, and on warm days, I like

Colin Purrington & Ling-Ling

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Colin Purrington, and I blog about photography, food, and gardening at the unimaginatively-named "http://colinpurrington.com". I'm sitting with Ling-Ling, a one year-old female pug. My hair isn't usually that big, for the record. The wind picked up during that shot only, but I liked how Ling-Ling was trying to drink my coffee. Her hair is always like that --

Jim Noles & Pinot

Who is in the photo at right?

On the right is me (is that even remotely grammatically correct?), Jim Noles. I’m an attorney by day with a Birmingham, Alabama, law firm and an occasional writer by night. On the left is Pinot, a year-old “pound puppy” of dubious ancestry.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We were just dropping by our local bookstore here in Mountain Brook, Church

Jenn Nixon & Sammy, Lucy, and Zsa Zsa

Who is in the photo at right?

Hi, I’m Jenn Nixon! I write an infertility blog called Tricky and Peep, which humorously chronicles my bumpy journey to parenthood.

In this picture, I am with my three beagles: Sammy (9) is in the cart, with Lucy (3) and Zsa Zsa (6) are by my side. We are actually getting ready to visit Bass Pro Shop: did you know they let dogs shop in their store? Hounds are a

Christy & Gracie

Who is in the photo at right?

That is my husband with our dog Gracie. She is a nine year old cairn terrier; a blonde version of Toto from the Wizard of Oz! I am Christy, the creator and maker of pet beds at sassmuffins.com, and I also sell my colorful pet products on Etsy, which is a super venue for hand-crafted items.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

My husband and Gracie are

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Margaret Dilloway & Gatsby

Who is in the photo at right?

Margaret Dilloway, author of The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns and How to Be an American Housewife, with my dog, Gatsby. He's about 8.5 months old and is a Goldendoodle we adopted a few weeks ago.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I usually have my coffee with Gatsby at my feet while I work at home, but today I stopped at Starbucks with the

Lisa L. Giesick & Bruce, Stan and Steve

Who are in these photos?

Bruce is a two year old, neutered male, Airedale. He is the youngest of my three dogs. I also share a home with Stan the Doberman who is 4 years old, and Steve the terrier mix who is 6 years old.

I'm Lisa L. Giesick, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer in Maui. [Lisa and Bruce, photo right]

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I am a dog trainer and behavior

Sharon Fiffer & Fergus

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Sharon Fiffer and I write books (and teach and edit) when I’m not on the porch with my dog. I am the author of several books, most recently the Jane Wheel mysteries published by St. Martin's / Minotaur and most, most recently, Lucky Stuff.

Fergus is terrier mix—a little Scottie, a little Cairn, a whole lot of bark. He’s a year and a half old, a rescue that we

Lindsay Stordahl & Ace

Who is in the photo at right?

I am Lindsay Stordahl, the blogger behind ThatMutt.com and my mutt's name is Ace. He's a 7-year-old Lab mix. Seriously, his DNA test came back as half Lab, half "mixed breed." Nice.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Ace and I have a pretty regular morning routine where we go for a short walk, and then he eats his breakfast while I have my coffee. I'm

Annemarie O’Brien & Zar and Zola

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Annemarie O’Brien. I’m the author of Lara’s Gift, a “Lassie-meets-Dr. Zhivago” young adult girl empowerment story. I also teach writing courses at UC Berkeley, Stanford, Pixar, and DreamWorks, as well as edit children’s books for Room to Read. My friends in the photo are borzoi: Zar (5 year old male) and Zola (8 year old female).

What's the occasion for

Mandy Jean, Brett & Hank and Kimber

Who is in the photo at right?

Brett, Mandy Jean, Hank (bloodhound), and Kimber (Shiba Inu) This was our first family photo the day we picked Hank up.

Brett is law enforcement and Mandy Jean is a beauty, fashion and lifestyle vlogger at Mandy Jean Chic.

Hank is a 4 year old bloodhound. We adopted him in October of 2011.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Our dogs are our children

Kate Kelly & Lucy

Who is in the photo at right?

This is a photograph of me with my lovely lady, Lucy. Lucy is a female of indeterminate breed and an age we don’t know. She was found in Mexico where our vet had gone to run a spaying clinic. Lucy (then named Pancha) had been hit by a car and someone saved her but couldn’t afford for her to have medical care. As a result, she has a very odd gait from the accident

Alison Rice & Chace

Who is in the photo at right?

In this photo is myself, Alison Rice, and my dog, Chace. My husband and I recently opened a pet care facility in Huber Heights, Ohio called Sit, Stay, N' Play Dog Park where I work everyday. I get to take Chace along with me to work which he loves. Chace is a 2 year old Golden Retriever. He is a big baby!

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Chace loves

Free book: "Lara's Gift"

Knopf Books for Young Readers and Campaign for the American Reader are giving away a copy of the forthcoming book, Lara's Gift by Annemarie O'Brien.

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Kristie Blevins & Lula Mae Belle

Who is in the photo at right?

I am Kristie Blevins, a simple mountain girl from Piney Flats, Tennessee. I earned a BS and MA at East Tennessee State University and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. I am currently Associate Professor in the School of Justice Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. My research interests include crime prevention, corrections, and

Michelle Loh & Jingle

Who is in the photo at right?

I am Michelle Loh, a Singaporean and I am about to embark on a career break for a while, before getting back into the grind. For now till August, I am a pharmaceutical in-house talent acquisition manager at a Fortune 200 company. I am super looking forward to lazy, long lunches with Jingle at local cafes working on my blog and fun, relaxing walks at parks in the

Jacqueline West & Brom Bones

Who is in the photo at right?

The two-legged person is Jacqueline West—that’s me. I’m a writer. The latest book in my middle-grade fantasy series, The Books of Elsewhere, Volume Four: The Strangers, will be released this month. The four-legged person is Brom Bones, our springer-spaniel-border-collie-beagle boy.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Brom and I have coffee—or I have

Jamie Brazil & Frankie

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Jamie Brazil, and Frankie. She's a 7-year-old Bloodhound. We're both authors.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We're celebrating Frankie's book, The Wisdom of the Buddhist Bloodhound.

What's brewing?

Medium roast Tully's. I use a Chemex.

Any treats for you or your dog on this occasion?

No treats. We're both on diets. However, I'm pretty

Free book: "Lara's Gift"

Knopf Books for Young Readers and Campaign for the American Reader are giving away a copy of the forthcoming book, Lara's Gift by Annemarie O'Brien.

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

(2) In the subject line, type: Lara's Gift.

(3) Include your name (or alias or whatever you wish to be called if I email you to tell you you've won the book) in the body of the

Susan Bordo & Sean and Dakota

Who is in the photo at right?

The three creatures fighting over the coffee cup are (in order of self-importance): Sean, my four year old male Havanese; Susan Bordo (that would be me, author and teacher); and Dakota, our one-year-old female Great Pyrenees/Border Collie mix.

What's brewing?

First cup: French Roast or Espresso, made on my Keurig (an invention I bless every morning.) That’s the

Lauren Atkins & Winston and Maggie

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Lauren Atkins, instructional technologist and food blogger at haveforkwilleat.com. My canine companions are the very distinctive Winston, a five year old basset hound-shad pei mix. His "little" sister is Maggie, thinks she is a tiny kitten but is actually a 3 year old English Mastiff.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

It's stormy out and when

Free book: "Lara's Gift"

Knopf Books for Young Readers and Campaign for the American Reader are giving away a copy of the forthcoming book, Lara's Gift by Annemarie O'Brien.

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

(2) In the subject line, type: Lara's Gift.

(3) Include your name (or alias or whatever you wish to be called if I email you to tell you you've won the book) in the body of the

Julie Joyce & Rufus

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Julie Joyce.  I run a link building company called Link Fish Media, based out of Greensboro NC. This is me with Rufus, who is an oversized male bloodhound who happens to be overweight and 6 years old.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I will take any excuse to talk about poor Rufus and do very little work. Since I do a lot of work from home, it's

Jennifer Zobair & Shadow and Dino

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Jennifer Zobair, a recovering attorney and the author of the debut novel, Painted Hands. Shadow, one of my two dogs, is a recovering area rug eater and a skilled thief of food left on the counter. He’s also a 3-year-old Goldendoodle.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Tea on the deck this weekend.

What's brewing?

Allegro organic green tea.

Any

Lindsey Jeremiah & Harley

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Lindsey Jeremiah, a Freelance writer with Cottage Life Magazine and an Educational Program Coordinator with a Boating Safety Company. My dog Harley is a 6-year old cross between a redbound coon hound and a yellow lab. I rescued him from Toronto when he was a puppy without a home and we moved to B.C., Canada together shortly after to run along the ocean!

What's

Paula Brackston & Bluebell

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Paula Brackston, the author of The Witch’s Daughter and The Winter Witch, and this is my dog Bluebell. She is a Labrador cross Merle Collie, and would rather I didn’t give her age.

What’s the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

This is really Darjeeling with a Dog. Or actually, the walk before the cup of tea. It’s a daily thing with us. Blue has my long term

Ann Bonwill & Arthur

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Ann Bonwill, picture book writer, and this is Arthur T. Dog, canine wonder. Arthur is a 7 year old male Cardigan Welsh Corgi (picture Queen Elizabeth's lovelies, but with a tail).

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We're celebrating the release of my new book, When Mermaids Sleep. Arthur's favorite part is the fairies sleeping in flowers, since

Sally Koslow & Percy

Who is in the photo at right?

This is Percy, a three-year-old male Havanese/King Charles Spaniel mix. I, Sally Koslow, am his neighbor and along with my husband, we are Percy’s surrogate “parents” when his terrific family vacations.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Percy keeps me company while I write, which is a lot, because I am a novelist and contributor or articles and essays

Susannah Charleson & Jake Piper

Who is in the photo at right?

Susannah Charleson, author of The Possibility Dogs and New York Times bestseller Scent of the Missing and three-year-old service dog Jake Piper, a German Shepherd / Lab / Pitbull / Standard Poodle mix.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We shared this nice moment before a Dallas performance by Ira Glass of This American Life.

What's brewing?

Skim

Michelle Mosher & Fizz

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Michelle Mosher, a buyer at Sounds True. The little guy is Fizz, an almost four-year-old half Boston Terrier/half alien.

Does Fizz come to work with you every day at Sounds True?

He wishes. He comes in about 3 days a week.

What's brewing?

Just plain ole water.

Any treats for you or Fizz on this interview break?

Some gourmet dog cookies I snagged from the

Marion Winik & Beau

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Marion Winik, a writer, and with me is Beau -- a not-so-miniature-dachshund, though honestly I haven't been sticking to my diet lately either. He is eight years old.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

This morning we stopped by Atwater's on Falls Road in North Baltimore on the way to visit my friend Ken in rehab. He was run over by a car in April

Wendy Zollner & Savanna

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Wendy Zollner, Purchasing Manager at Sounds True, and Savanna, a 12-year-old female German Shepherd/ Lab mix.

Does Savanna come to work with you every day at Sounds True?

Yes, every day since she was about 9 months old.

What's brewing?

Celestial Seasonings Green Tea….

Any treats for you or Savanna on this interview break?

No treats for this old

Reavis Z. Wortham & Willie

Who is in the photo at right?

Though we both have large mustaches, but mine is completely gray. That’s me, Reavis Z. Wortham, and Willie.

Does Willie come to work with you every day?

The commute to my home office is only six seconds, so that puts him right beside me almost all the time. Each morning we follow the same routine. For the first hour, I work on my laptop in bed, while he continues

Kasmah McDermott & Scruffy

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Kasmah McDermott, and Scruffy McScruffs McDermott. I am an Executive Assistant at Sounds True. Scruffy is a male Jack Russell Terrier Mix, 1-1/2 years old.

Does Scruffy come to work with you every day at Sounds True?

Yes, he's a workaholic....actually make that a napaholic.

What's brewing?

We both love chilled water.

Any treats for you or Scruffy

Jessica Anya Blau & Pippa

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Jessica Anya Blau. I write books, I have kids, I take care of Pippa who is neurotic and often deluded and needs someone to look over her. She's an eleven-year-old toy poodle. She thinks she's a badass, punk-rock, private school girl rather than a dog. She wants to be dressed in kicky little plaid skirts and have her philtrum pierced, but I won't allow

Andrew Pike & Miles

Who is in the photo at right?

The photo at the right is me, Andrew Pike, and my dog Miles at his first puppy class graduation. I work at Sounds True in customer service as well as an audio engineer in the studio, and am a musician part time. Miles is a black lab and is 5 months old.

Does Miles come to work with you every day at Sounds True?

Almost everyday-- my fiancée and I live together,

Kathryn Hunter & Junior

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Kathryn Hunter: I own/run a letterpress printing shop where we design, print and make letterpress stationery, wedding invitations, and other paper ephemera called Blackbird Letterpress.

This is Junior, he is what we like to call a dober-mutt, he's about 5 1/2 years old. We have another dog, Jack, but this outing was just with Junior.

What's the occasion for

"Gypsy Boho" & Xi Shi Quan and Cha Bu Khan

Who is in the photo at right?

I am a 65 year old retired Mental Health Counselor. I am enjoying travel and camping in my RV with my pets. I named my RV "The Gypsy Boho Freedom Express" and go by the name Gypsy Boho on social media.

I have 2 female Shih Tzus (Xi Shi Quan and Cha Bu Khan) and 3 female cats that travel with me. The dogs are 4 and 3 years old and the cats are 5 years old.

Natalia Sylvester & Maggie and Pita

Who is in the photo at right?

These are my two rescue dogs, Maggie and Pita. Maggie is a Boston terrier and Pita is a Chihuahua/Italian Greyhound mix--at least that's what they told us at the shelter, though we people often tell us she looks like all sorts of breeds. No matter--she's sweet Pita to us!

I'm Natalia Sylvester, author of Chasing the Sun, which is my first novel and will be

Suzy Allman & Charlie and Wolf

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Suzy Allman, and I'm the founder of CharlieDog and Friends, a toy company that makes plush toy dogs and cats based on real-life animal shelter adoption and animal rescue success stories. I'm also a professional sports photographer for The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and other national media.

The geezers in this photo are Charlie and Wolf, both shepherd

Free book: "The Possibility Dogs"

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Coffee with a Canine are giving away a copy of the new book, The Possibility Dogs: What a Handful of "Unadoptables" Taught Me About Service, Hope, and Healing by Susannah Charleson.

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Sheila Webster Boneham & Sunny

Who is in the photo at right?

These are my two best girlydog friends and content advisors, Sunny and Lily. I'm Sheila Webster Boneham [behind the camera]. I write the Animals in Focus mystery series as well as nonfiction about animals, including Rescue Matters! How to Find, Foster, and Rehome Companion Animals (Alpine, 2009), and I frequently call on my dogs for help – they are my muses, my foot

Barbara Dewell & Katie

Who is in the photo at right?

That’s me, Barbara Dewell, and Katie, my Chihuahua. I’m retired, a native Californian, and have been traveling and living in my 24 foot motor home for two years. I love to write, and I document our travels in my RV blog, Me and My Dog …and My RV.

Katie and I have traveled in the western part of the United States, and have lived in the forests and at the beaches,

Free book: "The Possibility Dogs"

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Coffee with a Canine are giving away a copy of the new book, The Possibility Dogs: What a Handful of "Unadoptables" Taught Me About Service, Hope, and Healing by Susannah Charleson.

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

(2) In the subject line, type: Coffee: Possibility Dogs.

(3) Include your name (or alias or whatever you wish to be called if I

Henriette Lazaridis Power & Finn

Who is in the photo at right?

This is me, Henriette Lazaridis Power, novelist and author of The Clover House (Ballantine Books 2013) and Entertainment Coordinator for Finn, the family Golden Retriever, aged 7 1/2.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Every morning, Finn chooses not to follow in the footsteps of his late uncle Flash who sang along to the coffee grinder. Finn greets

Ashli & Pepe Pleasant

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Ashli, an Australian expat living in the United States. I'm a Freelance Writer, certified Personal Trainer and I blog over at But What About Protein?

The little guy with me is Pepe Pleasant. He just turned 2 years old and he's a 4lb Chihuahua.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

A celebration of Pepe's birthday, and the warmer weather finally

Marianne Wesson & Mo and Amos

Who is in the photo at right?

Amos is a rescue Great Pyrenees. He’s only nine, but showing serious signs of age. Sadly, these big dogs don’t live for that long. Amos is the third Pyrenees we’ve owned. For a long time we tried to keep a pair as guard dogs; we keep llamas, and there are mountain lions active in our neighborhood. Ivan and Misty are no longer with us, but Amos remains, although

Camille Egdorf & Kemuk

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Camille Egdorf and I make my living in the fly fishing industry. I work in Alaska during the summers as a fly fishing guide and cook then during the winters I attend college in Bozeman, Montana and am a travel host for a booking agent called Fishing With Larry. I also write for Muskegon River Lodge's monthly newsletter. My canine companion is named Kemuk

Darden North & Valerie and Foxy

Who are in the photos with this entry?

That’s me Darden North and our two dogs, Valerie and Foxy. Both are hand-me-ups from our daughter. Valerie is a Chihuahua and Foxy a Pomeranian-rat terrier mix, otherwise known as a pomerat. Foxy indeed resembles a fox and Valerie a Chihuahua. I share the feeding, walking, and picking-up duties of these two beautiful girls with my wife Sally, although I do

Erin McGraw & Max and Sister

Who is in the photo at right?

That's Max, Sister, and me, Erin McGraw. Max is the shaggy eight-year-old Labradoodle, currently weighing in somewhere between 85 and 90 pounds, and Sister is a hound mix of some kind, also somewhere around eight years old, her fighting weight a sleek 55 pounds. I'm the one between them. When I'm not walking the dogs, feeding the dogs, brushing the dogs, or

Marianne McKiernan & Mina, Meryl, and Jeb

Who are in the photos below?

I'm Marianne McKiernan and I work at KMGH-TV in Denver as a producer and consumer advocate. I'm also a volunteer puppy raiser with my husband John, an author and an animal communicator.

[photo right: Marianne and Hydra, recently graduated as a Skilled Companion]

The photos are of our dogs, Mina, Meryl and Jeb, and the cats, Dewey and Diddums. The photo of me is

Caetlin Benson-Allott & Frisco

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Caetlin Benson-Allott, assistant professor of English and Film and Media Studies at Georgetown University. And that's Frisco, my Shih Tzu. He's three and a half years old. My partner Seth is not pictured because he took the picture, but he's Frisco's second in command (that is, the second person Frisco is in command of).

What's the occasion for Coffee with a

Katherine Keenum & Palmer

Who is in the photo at right?

The gorgeous hairy one is Palmer, a three-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi. His extra-long coat makes him a “fluffy” in the Corgi world, i.e., pet quality not show quality (what is wrong with the AKC?). The person is me, Katherine Keenum, a writer whose debut novel, Where the Light Falls, was published in February 2013.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Lisa Schweitzer & Doc

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Lisa Schweitzer and I’m a freelance writer for Write 2 Fly-Fish. I also work part-time at a restaurant in West Seattle. My dog (whom I share with my husband), is “Doc”. We think he is about 2 or 2 ½. He is most likely a lab/chow/pitbull/Aussie mix. His looks reflect all of them, but his personality is definitely lab all the way. We rescued him while we

Kim McLarin & Stella

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Kim McLarin, writer, professor, mother, etc. And that's Stella, my dog, a female mixed-breed, about 6 years old. (People tell me she looks like a small, less shaggy bernese mountain dog but really she's just a lovable mutt.)

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We're celebrating spring, and the release of my new book. The title is Divorce Dog:

Larry D. Sweazy & Brodi and Sunny

Who is in the photo at right?

I am Larry D. Sweazy. I write the Josiah Wolfe, Texas Ranger series (Berkley). My dogs are Brodi, 11 [photo below left] and Sunny, 6 [with me, photo right] -- both are Rhodesian ridgebacks.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

The dogs join me my office every morning for that first cup of coffee, and for that second and third cup, too.

Brodi is now 11

Eric and Tracy Whittington & Labi

Who’s in the photo at right?

That’s us – Eric and Tracy Whittington – with Labi. Both of us are U.S. diplomats working in Bolivia. The picture was taken at 13,500 feet! We met in the initial training class for diplomats in 2005, worked apart for 4 years (Tracy in Africa and Canada, Eric in the former Soviet Union and DC), and married in 2009. We moved with Labi to Bolivia in July 2011. Labi

Katie Preston Toepfer & Violet and Mr. Darcy

Who is in the photo at right?



photo credit: Kristy Toepfer Photography
It's me, Katie Preston Toepfer, the author of the recently released book, Wedding Dogs: A Celebration of Holy Muttrimony. I am an animal loving writer and photographer based in Sydney, Australia. With me is my gorgeous diva dog Violet. She is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and will be 7 in August.

In the other photos

Dallas Rising & Max and Warren

FROM THE ARCHIVES:

Back in 2009 Dallas Rising, and her dogs, Max and Warren, were guests here on the blog.

From their Q & A:What's each dog's proudest moment so far? His most embarrassing?

I honestly don't know about "proudest" or "most embarrassing" but Max was pretty darn happy when we accidentally bought some soup that had bonito (fish flakes) in it. I started to cook it and it didn't

Sam Stall & Trudy

Who is in the photo at right?

The one with the red hair and big teeth is Trudy, my seven-year-old mixed breed rescue. The one with the gray hair is me, Sam Stall, the 50-year-old co-author of the recently released Wedding Dogs: A Celebration of Holy Muttrimony. I've done about 20 books, including The Dog Owner's Guide, The Cat Owner's Guide and 100 Dogs Who Changed Civilization, plus a couple of

Bart Rochon & Halle, Toba, and Loki

Who are in all these photos?

My name is Bart Rochon and I am an actor. I currently star as “Hans the Scantily Clad Correspondent” on the off-beat, unique, and fun cooking show called Bitchin Kitchen. The show is airing on the Cooking Channel (United States), Food Network (Canada and the United Kingdom) and Kuchina+ (Poland).

I’d like to introduce you to my pack – My sidekick Halle (12 years old

Tricia Stohr-Hunt & Sydney

FROM THE ARCHIVES:

Back in 2009 University of Richmond teacher educator Tricia Stohr-Hunt and Sydney, her doberman-terrier mix, were guests here on the blog.

From their Q & A:How did Sydney come to be united with you?

We'd been living in Richmond for more than three years, but I'd refused to get a dog while we lived in an apartment. During spring break 1997 my husband and I went to the

Adam Handy & Lou Lou

FROM THE ARCHIVES:

Back in 2009 Louisiana State University veterinary student Adam Handy and his black lab Lou Lou were guests here on the blog.

From their Q & A:Has Lou Lou ever been a guinea pig for some procedure you're learning in vet school? Do you use guinea pigs as "guinea pigs" in vet school?

Last year in one my electives courses, we were learning how to do eye exams. So I thought

Staff Sgt. Joshua Washington & Jings

FROM THE ARCHIVES:

Back in 2009 Staff Sgt. Joshua Washington, a U.S. Army Military Working Dog handler assigned to the 221st Military Police Detachment at Fort Eustis, VA, and Jings, a five-year-old male Belgian Malinois who specializes in patrol and explosive detection, were guests here on the blog.

From the Q & A:How did Jings get his name?

MWDs are given their names when they are

JoeAnn Hart & Daisy

Who is in the photo at right?

This is a photo of me and my dog Daisy. I’m JoeAnn Hart, author of the novels Addled and Float, both of which have all sorts of animals in them, including dogs. We live in Gloucester, Massachusetts, although Daisy is from West Virginia, where she was picked up off the streets when she was around nine months old. I adopted her from Save A Dog in Sudbury, Ma. in 2010,

Sue Owens Wright & Peaches and Beau

Who is in the photo at right?

I think you must be referring to the photo of me with my canine muse, Bubba Gump, who inspired my dog mysteries. He is dressed as Sherlock Holmes, and the photo was taken at one of my book signings. I’m Sue Owens Wright, an award-winning author of books and articles about dogs and write the Beanie and Cruiser Mystery Series, which features a basset hound named

Brendan O'Meara & Smarty and Jack

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Brendan and I’m a writer [Hi, Brendan!]. I'm with Smarty and Jack. Smarty is a yellow lab/chow mix and Jack is a Jack Russell/skipperke mix.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I slam back java with these two mutts every day. Jack is the more sociopathic of the two so he’s always in close orbit of me.

What's brewing?

These days I’ve been lucky to

Cathryn J. Prince & Hershey and Juno

Who is in the photo at right and just below?

Cathryn J. Prince, author of nonfiction history and freelance journalist. Hershey, female, 8 1/2, chocolate lab. Juno, female, 2 1/2, yellow lab.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I have coffee every morning at my desk and the dogs like to sit underneath or next to me.

What's brewing?

Intelligentsia 'Black Cat' brewed in a machine that

Emily Anthes & Milo

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Emily Anthes, a science journalist and author of the new book, Frankenstein’s Cat: Cuddling Up to Biotech’s Brave New Beasts. And cuddled up to me is Milo, my six-year-old Cavapoo (a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a miniature poodle.)

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We are celebrating Milo’s impending fame. (Just kidding. Sort

Suzanne Burke & Logan

Who is in the photo at right?

I am Suzanne Burke, author of Logan's Secret. Logan is my male retired racing greyhound. On December 30, 2012, Logan passed to the Rainbow Bridge. He was 12.5 years old.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I stopped by coffee with canine to tell you about Logan's Secret and his upcoming book titled, The Mystical Collar.

What's brewing?

Oh, we

Steph Cha & Duke

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Steph Cha, and I’m the author of Follow Her Home, a new noir out with St. Martin’s Minotaur. My son here is named Duke, and he’s a two-year-old basset hound.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Duke and I drink coffee at home when we drink coffee. My fiancé Matt is a real addict, so we have a machine here that I’ll use now and then, just for

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.

(3) Include your name (or alias or whatever you wish to be called if I email you to tell you you've won the book) in the body of the email.

[I

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

Diane Kelly & Reggie, Junior, and Brownie

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Diane Kelly, author of the funny Death and Taxes mystery series from St. Martin’s Press. In my previous life as a CPA/tax attorney, I inadvertently worked for white-collar criminals - twice. Lest I end up in an orange jumpsuit, I decided self-employment was a good idea. So I became a writer. My brushes with white-collar crime gave me great fodder for my

Free book: "Pukka's Promise"

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and the Campaign for the American Reader are giving away a copy of Pukka's Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs by Ted Kerasote.

HOW TO ENTER: (1) send an email to this address:
(2) In the subject line, type Pukka's Promise.

(3) Include your name (or alias or whatever you wish to be called if I email you to tell you you've won the book) in the body of the

Katherine Bouton & Maxie

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Katherine Bouton, and Maxie, on a trip to Martha's Vineyard last summer, looking windblown. Maxie is two-and-a-half in this picture, a Tibetan terrier. Tibetans are not really terriers, and Maxie is not a typical Tibetan. He weighs 38 pounds and can outrun dogs twice his size.

I'm a writer and I"m also very hard of hearing. My book Shouting Won't Help,

Mollie Green & Stickers

Who is in the photo at right?

The photo at the right features me and my dog Stickers trying to make up our minds at the Fido-to-Go dog food truck in our hometown, Chicago. My name is Mollie Green, and I own a greeting card company, La Familia Green.

Stickers is a white pit bull mix with spotted ears. She will be seven in April.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I do enjoy grabbing

Drew Hadra & Charlie

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Drew Hadra, and I’m a documentary filmmaker. The cute little guy with me is my Chief Production Assistant (and also the chief of pretty much everything in our world), Charlie. Charlie is a six year-old male, Parson Russell Terrier.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Charlie and I are taking a break from the promotional schedule for our new

Sasha & Biscuit

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Sasha and I'm a freelance copywriter. This is my wonderpup, Biscuit.

She's a 4.5 year old mixed breed mutt and she's the best dog I've ever met.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I try to take Biscuit out with me wherever possible.

She loves going for a ride in the car [photo left] and is excited to sniff out new places. Also, she gets

Elsa Watson & Lucky

Who is in the photo at right?

That’s Lucky and me, Elsa Watson, sitting out in our front yard. Lucky’s 13 years old, and he’s a mix of Rhodesian Ridgeback and Black Dog of Mystery. I’m a 40 year old writer (breed undetermined.) My most recent release is The Love Dog, which features a dog named Apollo who was modeled largely after Lucky. (Except that Apollo is a golden retriever. You just

Pat Wahler & Indy

Who is in the photo at right?

There's nothing like cuddling up to a sweet Miniature Schnauzer. I'm Pat Wahler and this handsome guy is my best buddy, Indy. We've been together for quite a while. He'll be 13 years old in March. I won't tell you how old I'll be.

To keep Indy living in the style to which he's become accustomed, I write grants by day. At night, I write essays and fiction.

What's

Cathy Kelly & Dinky, Licky and Scamp

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Cathy Kelly, I’m an Irish writer. I have three Jack Russell sisters called Dinky, Licky and Scamp. They are nearly three but I call them the Puplets of Loveliness.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I work from home and when I am writing, I frequently need to stop for coffee to give me a boost, stretch my neck, get away from the computer, etc

Linda Jones & Zorro and Rocco

Who is featured in the first two photos?

My name is Linda Jones, and I’m a new author of the children’s book, Alphabet Anatomy: Meet the Capital Letters, which is the first in a planned series. I’m a mom to four amazing sons and I also work part-time as a Legal Assistant. Alphabet Anatomy helps children learn letter and writing concepts by exploring what the letters do behind the scenes

Georgia Barbush & Remy

Who is in the photo at right?

This is me, Georgia Barbush, and my pup Remy. I am a Registered Vet Tech and my husband and I also have a pet furniture business called Peach Industries. Remy is neutered male Staffie mix, probably about one and half years old.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

It’s been chilly all day – perfect weather for cuddling up with something hot to drink and

Ty & Ollie

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Ty, and I'm currently working on a few projects...other than blogging I draw cartoons--and am starting school in March for Game Art. In "real" life, I work at the family ranch in Montana, but since my Bride took a contract in Hawaii, I have the opportunity to mess around with some other things. Sure miss the ranch though.

My canine bud is Ollie, my "loaner" dog

Free book: "Gifts of the Crow"

Atria Books and the Campaign for the American Reader are giving away a copy of the new paperback Gifts of the Crow: How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans by John Marzluff and Tony Angell.

HOW TO ENTER: (1) send an email to this address:
(2) In the subject line, type Gifts of the Crow.

(3) Include your name (or alias or whatever you wish to be called if I

Marianne & Nick, Gil, and Wally

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Marianne.  Our family runs a small dairy farm in upstate NY. I help with just about everything, as well as writing a farm column for our local paper and a blog, Northview Diary. First among our dogs is Nick, a retired working border collie. Nick is 13, but when he was younger he herded cows and sheep for us with great enthusiasm.

Gil, a year-old English

Danielle and Jim Beaudoin & Nola

Who is in the photo at right?

Mr. and Mrs. of M&M&NK are Danielle and Jim Beaudoin. We work and live in Portland, ME. We started our blog in March of 2012, after we decided to start fostering pit bull type dogs to help change stereotypes about them. We wanted a place to share more information about our foster pups to get them adopted, as well as stories about and photos of our dog, Nola. Nola is

Ohio Farmgirl & Ti and Lucky

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Ohio Farmgirl, or OFG for short, and my hard workin' farm dogs. We live here on a small farm/homestead in an Amish town in Ohio. I used to be a city gal working in high-tech. Now I work in the dirt. Its fantastic.

My dogs Ti and Lucky are my right hand man and my leftenant, respectively. They are brothers from the same litter, 7 years old, and are white

Amy Vansant & Gordon

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Amy Vansant of humor blog Kid-Free Living (Twitter: @kidfreeliving), my husband Mike, and Gordon Labradoodle, 7-years-old.

After we got Gordon we loved him so much we actually started a dog store, DoodleSport. The idea was to sell all Doodle embroidered items, but then we figured, why not add 200 other breeds? We bought a huge embroidery machine and

M. Elizabeth Evans & Oliver

Who is in the photo at right?

The person on the right would be M.E. and my well disguised demon poodle, Oliver. He's an "unaltered" male, though we'll be fixing that shortly. He's two and a half years old though he resembles a much younger dog in terms of overall excitability. He hasn't been jaded yet.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I drink an excessive amount of coffee

Nicole J. Georges & Beija

Who is in the photo at right?

Me, Nicole J. Georges, and Beija Georges, my fifteen year old corgi/sharpei mix.

I'm an illustrator, cartoonist & pet portrait artist.

Beija doesn't have a job, but since she has become a teenager I've given her a sort of teen persona, so she is really into Justin Bieber and she can't wait to get her her learner's permit.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a

Marni Mann & Codi and Bella

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Marni Mann, author of Memoirs Aren’t Fairytales and Scars from a Memoir, wife, reader, pretend-to-be-baker, traveler, and dog lover. Codi, my little man, is seven and he’s a spunky Maltese.

Bella, my little lady [pictured below], is four and she’s a super-loving Yellow Lab.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I have coffee with my dogs every

Kevin & Cynder

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Kevin, also known as "that dog dancing guy." Pet blogger and also Social Media Officer at The Lost Dogs' Home (one of Australia's largest animal shelters. With me is Cynder, she is a 10 month old Black and White Border Collie.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

End of the work day, just relaxing with a couple of friends showing them our new house.

Sue & Oscar and Sheba

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Sue, I am married to Steve and we have to sons, one out flatting and one still at home but just started working. I work only on Mondays in a vintage/collectable shop so I have plenty of time to spend with my two dogs, Oscar, a Maltese/Bichon age 6 and a 1/2, and Sheba, a Lab/Border Collie aged 2 and ¾.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Linda Lombardi & Lilly and Rose

Photo credit: Paul McRae
Who is in the photo at right?

That is a photo of me, Linda Lombardi, and my Number One Pug, Lilly, in which I'm signing a copy of my second book, Animals Behaving Badly.

Lilly is going to be 14 in a few weeks.

I am a writer, unemployed zookeeper, and recovering academic.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Right now this is a daily routine, as I am

Kristen Brakeman & Buddy and Chopper

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Kristen Hansen Brakeman, and my dog, Buddy. He is about 7-years-old and he's a German Shepherd/Hound mutt.

The second photo [below left] is of me and Chopper, the stinky geriatric dog we inherited from my in-laws. We don't know what he is, but I've guessed that he's half German Shepherd, half hedgehog, and I believe he's about 112.

What's the

Dianna Graveman & Polly and Georgia

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Dianna Graveman, and I own a small business called 2 Rivers Communications & Design, which provides writing, editing, and design services for small businesses, authors, and publishers. I'm also a writer, and I occasionally teach workshops and college classes. Polly is a chihuahua, and Georgia is a beagle. We really are not sure how old either dog is,

Margaret Simon & Charlie

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Margaret Simon, and my male schnoodle Charlie, 5 years. I teach gifted elementary students. I released my first novel for young readers, Blessen in April 2012.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Charlie and I have early morning coffee every morning. He warms my lap while I wake up and warm up.

What's brewing?

I start with warming organic

Free book: "Part Wild"

Scribner and the Campaign for the American Reader are giving away a copy of Part Wild: One Woman's Journey with a Creature Caught Between the Worlds of Wolves and Dogs by Ceiridwen Terrill.

HOW TO ENTER: Visit the Campaign for the American Reader Facebook page, scroll down, and "like" the post for Part Wild.

Contest closes on Monday, January 14th. Winner must have a US mailing address. Good

Laura and Lloyd & Bob, Brodie and Tallulah

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Laura and I'm a farmer. I think when I tell people this they don't really believe me, but there's not much I like more than zooming around on my tractor. In a previous life I was a teacher. I taught children with emotional and behavioural difficulties then I did a stint with children with severe autism. It was quite hard and after 12 years I decided it