CONTRIBUTORS

Jane Thomson is “captivated by all things visual.” She attended art school at Emily Carr College of Art & Design in Vancouver, BC, worked as a graphic designer, and traveled the world producing television commercials. Then along came a dog named Phoebe, and her passion for the black and white Terrier-cross revealed a talent for dog photography shaped by three decades of behind-the-scenes exposure to lights, cameras, and actors. Jane now focuses her attention on dog portrait photography, photographing dogs in a way that is classic, simple, and timeless. The results are simply stunning. Turn to page 48 to see Jane’s photographs of beloved Vancouver dog walker Iain Simpson and his “Woof Pack.”

Dr. Sarah Myers is a veterinarian in Vancouver, BC. She works for a veterinary pharmaceutical company and at Yaletown Pet Hospital. Sarah loves every breed of dog, but especially her Brussels Griffon, Harold, and her ancient toothless rescue Chihuahua, Andy. Turn to page 60 for Lumps and Bumps: When to Worry, Dr. Sarah's guide to evaluating any masses you may find on your dog. You can find her Chihuahua, Andy, on instagram @toothlessandy.

“I found my passion for photographing animals late in life—I’ve been doing it just the last five years,” shares pet photographer Misty Epstein. “My favourite things in life are animals and photography. I’m the happiest when I'm hanging out with dogs, horses, and my cats.” Specializing in outdoor, natural light, on-location photography, she is self-taught, her style is artistic, whimsical, vibrant, and unique. “I never rush,” says Misty. "I'm on the animal’s time. I never look at my watch." See Misty’s gorgeous photographs of our inspiring Star Dog photo contest winner Willow, a dog meat trade survivor, on page 102, and find more on Misty at forevermorepetphotography.com.