Dr. Linda A. Banks, DVM, Guest Writer Dr. Linda A. Banks, currently the director at Stone Ridge Veterinary Hospital, has practiced veterinary medicine in Rochester, New York, for more than 20 years. She completed undergraduate studies in animal science at Cornell University and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of numerous veterinary medicine associations and strongly believes in the importance of veterinary continuing education. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Banks enjoys spending time with her husband two sons and their furry children, which includes a Boxer named Diesel and two cats named Batman and Midnight.
Dr. Tom Linnenbrink, DVM, Guest Writer Dr. Tom Linnenbrink has practiced veterinary medicine for more than 10 years. He completed his undergraduate studies in biology at Colorado State University and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. He worked as an intern in medicine and surgery at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine before moving to Rochester, New York, to work as an emergency staff clinician at Animal Emergency Services, where he works today.
Julie Clegg, Contributing Photographer Julie Clegg of Bailey & Banjo Pet Photography is an award-winning photographer, most recently voted Best of Western Washington. Julie’s efforts to raise money and awareness for canine cancer research led her to start another company called Lick. Slobber. Drool., a dog lifestyle company that sells canine cancer related products with a portion of the proceeds going back to canine cancer research. Julie’s work has been featured on several covers of City Dog Magazine where she is a regular contributor, in addition to Dog Fancy, The Bark and Pup Culture. She currently resides in Issaquah, WA with her family which includes Bailey & Banjo, her two lovable yellow labs.
Linda Dow Hayes, Contributing Photographer Linda Dow Hayes is a portrait photographer living and working in Upstate New York. Born and raised in New Hampshire, she has fond memories of time spent with her first family dog, Susie and her stepdog Rasputin. She enjoys spending time with her family attending sporting events and concerts as well as hiking and relaxing at home. Along with her English Springer Spaniel, KC (short for Katherine Claire-which her family decided was far too proper of a name for daily use), she has a cat, Maybelline, and 2 Japanese Fighting Fish, Gypsy and Mayor McFish, as members of her family.
Jessica Luce, Contributing Photographer Jessica graduated from Portfolio Center’s post-graduate program for Commercial Photography and knew before she even got her hands on the diploma that dog photography is what she’s meant to do! Her sincere love for dogs of all breeds combined with her creative passion for photography birthed a career that she wouldn’t dare trade for anything else. Jessica is an Atlanta, Georgia native and you can find her photographing family pets and for rescue groups throughout Atlanta and its suburbs.
Terri Parthum, Contributing Photographer 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.
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