CONTRIBUTORS

Kyra Kirkwood
FEATURES

Kyra Kirkwood is an award-winning, Orange County, California-based freelance writer specializing in dog reporting. Kyra is also the author of ‘Move Over, Rover’ (Clarkson Potter 2009) and the OC Dog Examiner . She lives with her family and their three rescued dogs. Visit her website at www.kyrakirkwood.com.

Jamie Van Wye
GOOD DOG Column

Jaime Van Wye is the owner and founder of the Zoom Room, an eco-friendly, active lifestyle dog training franchise specializing in dog agility, with franchises available nationwide. She is also the Dog Boarding chair for the Pet Care Services Association. Learn more about the Zoom Room Pet Franchise.

Michael Markarian
LAWS 4 PAWS Column

Michael Markarian is chief operating officer of The Humane Society of the United States, and president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. He writes the blog “Animals & Politics” at www.michaelmarkarian.org.

Megan Blake
FETCH Column

Megan Blake is a pet lifestyle coach, columnist, author, and pet expert on Animal Attractions TV. Super Smiley, her dog, has started a Happy Campaign for Throw Aways with PSAs running across the country. Megan lives in Malibu, Calif., with her two dogs, two cats and two horses – all rescues of course! Follow Megan’s blog at www.MeganHeartsPets.com or visit her site, www.MeganBlake.com.

Dr. Christina Britto
WELLNESS Column

Dr. Christina Britto practices at the Brentwood Pet Clinic in West Los Angeles and has an interest in surgery and pediatrics. She shares her home with a mini Poodle named Sophie.