D. Lynn Black has contributed to a variety of publications including Country Woman, Hobby Farms and American Profile Magazine. She also raises show quality Nigerian Dwarf goats under her Moon Spinner herd in western New York. An avid nature lover, Lynn enjoys hiking in the company of her beloved dogs. Website: www.angelfire.com/moon2/moonspinner.
J. Vincent Dugas, now a semi-retired business owner is dusting off hundreds of stories he wrote during his life for his own amusement.
Dr. Gary Landsberg is board-certified in veterinary behavior both in North America and in Europe. In addition to his general veterinary practice, Dr. Landsberg offers behavior consultation services at the North Toronto Animal Clinic. Dr. Landsberg is a frequent speaker on behavioral topics at veterinary conferences around the world, has coauthored a number of veterinary behavioral texts as well as series of behavior brochures. Dr. Landsberg has also hosted his own TV and radio shows. He was awarded the American Animal Hospital Association award for his contributions to the field of companion animal behavior, and currently serves as president of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. Web site: www.northtorontovets.com.
Dr. Gregory Ogilvie is Director of the Angel Care Cancer Center at California Veterinary Specialists and President of the Special Care Foundation for Companion Animals where he continues to care for patients, their families and teach interns, residents, veterinary students and has an active cancer research program. Prior to his move to Southern California, Greg was a full tenured professor, internist, head of medical oncology and director of the medical oncology research laboratory Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University from 1987 until 2003. Dr. Ogilvie lectures to thousands of aspiring or graduate veterinarians and scientists each year. Dr. Ogilvie has also been recognized as Veterinarian of the Year by both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association, among many other awards.
Karen Booth is an avid reader, amateur photographer, and lifelong lover of animals and nature. Karen lives in Minnesota with her housemate and their Flat-Coated Retrievers. Even though they train and compete in several dog sports, the Flat Coats are primarily beloved companions. You can visit Karen at www.wabanaflatcoats.com, view photos at www.flickr.com/photos/wabanafcr, or e-mail her at
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Shaina Fishman is a commercial photographer, specializing in animal portraiture based in New York City. When not photographing dogs and cats in the studio or donating her time and talent to various animal shelters she can be found spending time with her Papillon, Cosmo. To learn more about Shaina’s work, visit www.shainafishman.com.
Stephanie Longinotti is a retired school teacher with a love for all animals, especially dogs and horses. After the loss of two other Goldens just three weeks apart, Stephanie was blessed to welcome Jack into her life. Jack keeps her young and active and is working hard to become a Certified Therapy Dog.
Laurie Winslow Sargent is an author specializing in family play—including play with her four-year-old Mini American Eskimo mix, Nikki. Nikki loves soccer (catching the ball in the air with her front paws, dribbling, and blocking on command) and bounce-passing a basketball. She wipes her feet on a mat (for a treat!) and hops into her crate if she hears the AOL “Goodbye!” Best of all: when her family returns from work or school, Nikki greets them with an excited “Hi!” The sound initially occurred as a yawn that, coincidentally, sounded exactly like the word. You can visit Laurie at her website at www.ParentChildPlay.com.
Troy Snow is a professional freelance photographer whose work has been widely appreciated and published. Along with a team from Best Friends, he went to the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to help animals and people. The stories from that rescue effort are told in his stunning pictures Not Left Behind: Rescuing the Pets of New Orleans (Yorkville Press). Troy’s pictures can be found on the Best Friends web site at www.bestfriends.org and at www.troysnowphoto.com.
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