Ginny has been a dog lover for 50 years, a dog owner for 40 and was involved in dog-related businesses for 20 years. Ginny and her husband ran a successful doggy daycare center and boarding facility in California. She now lives in Central Florida with 5 rescued dogs.Co-author Diane Grindol was introduced to haiku poetry in fifth grade. She has become inspired to revisit its simple, challenging format again as an adult. Diane is a full time pet sitter. Her dogs have included a rescued Briard she showed in obedience and an Australian Shepherd who was the perfect dog. Diane lives on the Monterey Peninsula on California's Central Coast with a flock of cockatiels and a blue-headed pionus parrot.
Diane Grindol is a columnist for Bird Talk magazine. She holds educational seminars for companion bird owners and speaks regularly at bird clubs and avian events throughout the United States.