Krista Davis & Han, Buttercup, and Queenie

FROM THE ARCHIVES:A couple of years ago Krista Davis, author of the Domestic Diva Mystery series, was here for a Q & A.Part of the exchange:How did the dogs come to be united with you?We intended to adopt a Golden Retriever. Queenie was selected because of her strawberry blonde fur and outgoing personality.I'm sorry to say that someone abandoned Buttercup, Han and seven of his siblings. They

Mark de Castrique & Gracie

Who is in the photograph at right?Here is a photograph of me with Mark de Castrique. He is one of the humans I’m charged with protecting. My name is Gracie de Castrique.Mark and his wife Linda tell people I’m a miniature Schnauzer, but I know I’m a human with an overabundance of hair.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Every morning after I’m let out of my little house, Mark makes a

Amy & Kool and Swift

Who is in the photo at right?I'm Amy, and I work for a winery near Seattle, WA. I am owned by two dachshunds, both boys. Kool, the long-haired, is 8 years old. Swift, the chocolate smooth, turns 6 in November.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?After the FidoFest in Seattle's University Village, we stopped for a bit. UVillage is very dog-friendly, so it was a perfect time to hang out

Julia Buckley & Simon

FROM THE ARCHIVES:Back in the summer of 2009 mystery writer and English teacher Julia Buckley and Simon, her half Jack Russell-half Beagle, helped kick off this site.Part of our exchange:Is Simon's bark worse than his bite?Yes. He barks and howls, like Snoopy. But he is a total faker, as we see whenever visitors come over. Those who take the time to pet him find that he falls in love

MacKenzie Cadenhead & Smudge

Who is in the photo at right?Hi! I’m MacKenzie Cadenhead and I’m a children’s book writer. This is my dog, Smudge. She’s a six-year-old cockapoo who also happens to be my muse.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?It’s a rainy fall afternoon and Smudge and I are hanging out in my office enjoying a coffee break as we do most days. I’m at my desk while she’s curled up on her bed under the

Kaye Barley & Harley

FROM THE ARCHIVES:

A couple of years ago Kaye Barley and her corgi Harley were guests at Coffee with Canine.

Part of the Q & A:How did Harley come to be united with you?

Donald and I had two cats. George and Martha. We got George and Martha at the Humane Society the day we returned home from our honeymoon. George graced us with his presence for 15 years, and Martha for 18. Losing them

Sue Wilcox-Hall & Fudge and Samba

Who's in the photo at right?

I'm Sue Wilcox-Hall and with me are two of my ten dogs. I used to work as a bookkeeper, but now I spend my days playing with my dogs and indulging in my hobbies of knitting, sewing and cross stitch.

On the left is Fudge, a six year old Portuguese Water Dog and on the right is Fudge's mate Samba, a nine year old Portie.

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