Our Contributors

Summer 2010

Dr. Barbara Royal
Veterinarian

Barbara Royal, DMV, has completed training in Veterinary Acupuncture, Advanced Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nutrition and Animal Physical Therapy and Healing Techniques. She is a published author and lecturer with her specialty practice, The Royal Treatment Veterinary Spa in Chicago, is a center for alternative medicine, nutrition and physical rehabilitation.

Julia Szabo
Blogger, Author, Animal Advocate

The American Dog’s Editor at Large and a blogger for PajamasMedia.com, Julia gained a huge following writing the Sunday New York Post’s enormously popular "Pets” column for 11 years. A devoted dog rescuer who lives in NYC with four beloved K9s, she’s authored six books, including Pretty Pet-Friendly: Easy Ways to Keep Spot’s Dogs Stylish and Spotless (Howell Book House).

Dr. Stacy Meola
Veterinarian

Dr. Stacy Meola received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 2006. After completing an internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, she stayed on for a surgical internship. Dr. Meola is now continuing her training as a resident in Emergency and Critical Care.

Carole Raphaelle Davis
Actress, Author, Animal Advocate

Carole Raphaelle Davis is an actress, animal welfare advocate and author of The Diary of Jinky, Dog of a Hollywood Wife. Carole is currently working on a new book and an investigation of pet factories that supply the public through pet shops and the Internet. Her Web site is: www.HollywoodJinky.com.

Anna Morrison-Ricordati
Attorney at Law

Anna Morrison-Ricordati is an attorney practicing animal welfare law and general civil litigation in Chicago, Illinois. Her practice includes overturning dangerous dog rulings to assisting animal related not for-profit organizations with various legal issues. As an advocate, Anna seeks to protect animals from abuse under existing laws and further seeks to extend animal protection through legislative change.

Deb Dempsey
Business Owner, Writer

Deb is co-owner of Mouthful’s Pet Boutique, a hip and trendy shop located in Denver, Colorado and her company also manufactures their own line of natural treats for dogs and cats. Deb spends a huge amount of time researching pet health, nutrition, wellness and hygiene for all the products, foods and treats she carries in her store and keeps abreast of all the information regarding the pet industry.

Doug and Elizabeth Simpson
Dog Trainers

Doug and Elizabeth Simpson have been working with animals all of their lives, and love to share their natural method of dog training with the goal of creating as many happy families as they can. They live on a wonderful little animal haven in Boulder, Colorado, and have been featured in many magazines, television shows and radio.

Lorileigh Moreland
Business Owner, Writer

Lori (along with her Newfoundland Magic) established Pet Empawrium & Spaw in 2002 for fur-families with discriminating taste and above-average involvement with their canine (and feline) fur-children. She now brings her knowledge, passion, and customer service to Arvada, Colorado.

Brett Titus
K-9 SWAT Officer, Dog Trainer

Brett is president of the Colorado Police K-9 Association and is actively involved in training dogs, schutzhund training and showing as well as performing his duties as a full-time SWAT police officer with the K-9 unit in Denver.

Melissa Bacelar
Actress, Producer, Model, Writer

Melissa has been rescuing dogs in Los Angeles for the past 6 years and realized that she could communicate with animals through her rescue efforts. She donates 100% of the money she earns as a communicator to help homeless animals and is excited to help The American Dog Magazine’s readers talk with their pets.

Michael Wombacher
Dog Trainer

Michael Wombacher is an author, lecturer and expert dog trainer for Bay Area celebrities and families, with over 20 years of hands-on training experience. Michael has written two dog training books, and offers the only digital book on how to prepare your dog for the arrival of a new baby, entitled Good Dog, Happy Baby. He is currently working on his first TV show.

Elizabeth Bublitz
Business Owner, Author

Elizabeth is an author who owns Pawfriendly Landscapes,a national firm specializing in pet-friendly landscape design. Founded in 1998, her company gets the call that "the dog ate the yard”—and can be counted on to remedy the problem with organic, cost-effective materials and a uniquely creative approach.