CONTRIBUTORS GABRIELLA MARTINEZ
Gabriella is a marketing professional and owner of A Barkers Dozen Gourmet Dog Treats. Her intricately decorated treats have been featured in various publications such as People Pets, Dog Tipper , and local papers. A life-long animal lover, she currently lives with her 3 dogs and 6 cats.
AMANDA SEEF
Amanda is an award-winning multimedia journalist located in central New York. Amanda has always had a strong passion for animals and is currently owned by one cat named Chevelle.
MONICA CEVALLOS
Monica is an avid animal lover and design and illustration fancier, who 8 years ago merged these three loves together to formed Sniff Design Studio™, a small graphic design studio that caters to the pet industry. Even more, she is the proud mother of Willamina & Maxamillion (A.K.A.) Mina and Max, two darling yet little devil dachshunds.
JEANETTE BOURCY
Jeanette Bourcy lives in Livonia NY with her husband, two children, three dogs, five rats and a parakeet. She and her partner Kelly Witkowicz own Bark Avenue Dog Grooming Salon and Boutique in Rochester NY. She has a BS in Biology and has been grooming for five years.
JAI CINO
Jai is the owner of Hip Green Pet, an online store specializing in USA-made, Green pet products. A pioneer in the nutrition and holistic fields for pets and healing animals nationwide, using nutrition, homeopathy and other all natural methods for almost 20 years.
DESPINA KARINTIS
Despina hosts the Organic Dog Blog, a blog focusing on opening the eyes of pet parents everywhere and arming them with information on better pet diets. Her passion for animals came full circle when she found a tiny puppy wandering down the street this past winter. In an effort to ensure her newest family member was eating the right food, she began the task of researching commercial brand dog foods and unlocking ingredient labels and stumbled upon the growing niche of alternative diets and remedies. What once was a mere curiousity has since blossomed into a full fledged obsession. Despina lives in Dallas, TX, is married with two young sons, 2 ornery cats, a 10 mo old black lab named Ellie, and a potential foster-fail Husky mix named Baby.
SHERRI ROMIG
Sherri Romig is a certified dog trainer specializing in behavior modification for tough issues, helping dogs & families restore peace to their household. She owns Tails of Success Dog Daycare & Training in Irondequoit, NY. Sherri shares her home with 5 dogs, 2 cats, a cockatiel, & a parade of foster pups.
JOANNE BROKAW
Joanne is an award-winning freelance writer, blogger and columnist with an insatiable curiosity about dog behavior & communication. She hosts www. BarkAroundTown.com, the blog about Rochester’s dog community. Joanne lives with three dogs, a cat, some chickens, & one very, very patient husband. You can learn more at about her at: www.JoanneBrokaw. com.
MICHELLE MACIRELLA
Michelle Macirella is Owner/Photographer of Luminaria Photography in Rochester, NY. Michelle has been viewing the world through a lens for as long as she can remember, but before her career in photography, she was a professional theatrical Stage Manager and Production Secretary on Academy & Emmy Award winning film and television productions such as A Beautiful Mind and Ed. She has also been a contributing writer and photographer for several publications including Lake Affect Magazine and Rochester Woman Magazine, and is a member of Professional Photographers of America. One of Michelle’s specialties is commercial pet photography and pet portraits. She is a lover of all things dog, especially her own Tibetan Spaniel mix, Bear, who brightens her life every day!
TERRI PARTHUM
Terri is a certified by Professional Photographers of America (PPA) & is currently serving on the Board of Greater Rochester Professional Photographers. She has over 20 years experience in the photographic industry. Many 4 legged friends have made their home with her over the years. Currently, she is the proud Aunt (& occasional babysitter) to 3 Yorkies & a Shih Tzu.
BANDIT
My name is Bandit. I’m a dog. I do dog stuff and then I blog about it. You can read my blog, www.MyNameIsBandit.com.
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