A Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, Journalist, Author, Learning Facilitator and frequent media guest, Darlene Arden's passion for helping animals live longer and better lives shines through in all she does. Whether she's writing books or articles, speaking to animal-related groups, attending veterinary conferences to increase her own knowledge and as a presenter, or interacting with individual pet owners, her goal is always the same -- to enhance the lives of dogs and cats. A Judge, Referee and Advisory Board Member for the World Canine Freestyle Organization, Inc Arden also produces and hosts a cable television program in her spare time. Find her on the web at: www.darlenearden.com

Darlene's newest book is Rover, Get Off Her Leg! (behavior book), the one before that is Small Dogs, Big Hearts. Visit www.darlenearden.com/curtitles.htm#rgohl for details.

Connie Bowen majored in art at Washington State University. She then attended a private business college and became a freelance court reporter managing her own firm. After 23 years of court reporting, Connie retired to follow her dream of pursing her art career full-time.

Bowen's deep and abiding love for animals led her to embark in a second career as an animal portrait artist. Her stunning paintings are now in private collections throughout the U.S. and Europe. She is the author and/or illustrator of three children's books, as well as illustrator for author Susan Chernak McElroy's books of animal stories. Her publishing clients include Unity House Books, Random House, and New World Library. Her children's book "I Believe In Me" won the National Athena award for book as mentor in the category of children's spirituality and has sold over 43,000 copies worldwide.

Connie has painted over 300 animal portraits including dogs, cats, rats, horses, birds and even a beloved pot-bellied pig named "Wilbur." Recently she has been turning some of her favorite paintings into giclee prints as well as greeting cards.

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Connie was recently featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting's TV show Art Beat. If you'd like to contact Connie to commission a painting, you can call her in Lake Oswego, Oregon at 503-697-0614, e-mail her at cbowen@europa.com, or visit her website: www.conniebowen.com.

Pampered Pooch Playground is the premier doggy daycare, hotel, training and spa center located in Minneapolis,MN and is run by Keith and Patrycia Miller.

Patrycia is originally from Northeastern Wisconsin, she graduated from the University of Minnesota, and has worked in the health field for a number of years. Patrycia has had a love for dogs her entire life, and has always wanted to work in the animal care industry. When she isn't playing with the dogs, you can find her doing yoga or sipping on tea!

Keith is originally from the suburbs of Chicago and went to Drake University for Mass Communications. After college he worked in radio Des Moines and Cincinnati before moving to Minneapolis. Keith is also a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan and a Apple Computer geek.

Pampered Pooch Playground opened in April of 2008 and is home to 55 dogs daily, including Leaf who is Allen and Linda's dog. www.pamperedpoochplayground.com.

Marcia Pruett Wilson

Marcia Pruett Wilson communicates with animals all over the country.  Her desire is to develop a deeper awareness of the special nature of each animal and the depth of their understanding and wisdom.  She is interested in closer communication between guardians and their pet companions.  She talks with animals on the phone, hears their answer telepathically, and relays their answers to their guardians who can then ask further questions regarding animal behavior problems or their pet companion's feelings.

Marcia's lifelong career has been as a middle school teacher of Physical Education, Health, Study Skills, Careers, and Cultures.  She recently retired and is now concentrating on animal comunication and channeling.  During her years outdoors there were many rescues of dogs, cats, and birds which broadened her knowledge of animal behavior.  The gift of two parakeets led to her raising seven parakeets.  Her life has been enriched with the love and companionship of dogs which have included two beagles, a shih tzu, a Lhasa Apso (a lost dog), a Maltese adopted from a shelter and three King Charles.  In addition to her present two King Charles, she has rescued Bombay cats and a five week old kitten who could not walk, but moved all over the place.  Outside are two cats from the same litter, a Bombay and a female Tabby.  The smallest handicapped kitten who couldn't walk only lived nine months, but she taught many lessons in bravery.  Another outdoor cat comes and goes.  Marcia has been an animal communicator for 15 years.  She has found cell phones are great to use to talk with horses in their stalls.

In addition, Marcia's skill as a channel gives her the ability to communicate with the spirits of animals who have passed over.  This can bring immeasurable comfort, particularly to those who have had to make a difficult decision on euthanasia.  Many times an animal will want to finish something or will express an interest in "going home".  Animal thoughts are always interesting, often humorous, very truthful, and sometimes filled with poetic words of wisdom.  Communicating with animals and explaining how they can help their fears and needs leads to much happier animals and households.

For more information visit Marcia's Website  Marcia Intuitive Arts at www.marciaintuitivearts.com.

Allen and Linda Anderson are pet-experts, keynote speakers and authors of a series of books about the spiritual relationships between people and animals. In 1996, they co-founded the Angel Animals Network, dedicated to increasing love and respect for all life through the power of story.

In 2004, Allen and Linda Anderson were recipients of a Certificate of Commendation from Governor Tim Pawlenty in recognition of their contributions as authors enhancing the economy and welfare of the state of Minnesota. In 2007, they were awarded the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) Outstanding Book Award for Rescued: Saving Animals from Disaster.

Allen Anderson is a writer and photographer. He was profiled in Jackie Waldman’s book, The Courage to Give. Linda Anderson is an award-winning playwright as well as a screenwriter and fiction writer. She is the author of 35 Golden Keys to Who You Are & Why You’re Here.

Allen and Linda teach writing at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, where Linda was awarded the Anderson Residency for Outstanding Loft Teachers.

The Andersons share their home with a dog, two cats, and a cockatiel. They donate a portion of revenue from their projects to animal shelters and animal-welfare organizations.