Colleen Paige

Colleen Paige is one of America's premier pet lifestyle experts. As the founder of National Dog Day, a domestic and wildlife animal behaviorist, pet friendly interior designer, fine art pet photographer and Editor-in-Chief of Pet Home Magazine, she offers advice to clients and readers alike, ranging from dog and cat training, to pet nutrition, pet friendly homes and gardens, pet safe pools and pet safety for kids.

Her expertise in the field of animal behavior and pet friendly interior design has been shared with TV viewers in shows like Evening Magazine and ABC News in Los Angeles and in scores of popular national publications, such as The Los Angeles Times, The Associated Press, The New York Times, Total Health Magazine, People, The Denver Post and OK! Celebrity Magazine, to name a few.

Submerging herself for years in the sad and hopeless world of animal hospitals and shelters, Colleen tried to make a difference but ultimately was left feeling empty and frustrated every day. Working as a Paramedic for six years in Los Angeles, she made a significant difference in the lives of people - but, encountering hundreds of pets, injured or killed in car accidents and house fires, continued to leave her with an unhealed wound in her heart.

Determined to find a way to save animals in a happier light and on a larger scale, she created National Dog Day. After the overwhelming response to this day that celebrates dogs for all they do, with literally a "great big puppy party" which helps to find homes for thousands of them across the nation, she felt confident to then create the same lifesaving celebrations for other animals in need, such as cats, horses and wildlife.

As a mother, she understands the necessary compassion that children must have with animals in order to heal this planet. She therefore plans to hold events that creates and celebrates that special connection between them and teaches children to have compassion for every living, as they are the future stewards of this planet.

Colleen founded the Animal Miracle Network, which is a virtual web of love, encompassing her lifesaving holidays and connecting with animal lovers, shelters, rescues and businesses who care about helping orphaned animals find new homes through their participation in lifesaving events. AMN's events give pet lovers an opportunity to celebrate their furry kids with a wonderful day created to honor them for the unconditional love they bestow. More importantly, it gives shelters and rescues free space to exhibit and highlight the desperate animals in their care.

Currently, Colleen is a Contributing Expert for the Total Health & Wellness Network, GWLittle.com and DogTime.com. She is also in pre-production of a new pet friendly interior design series for television. For more information you can visit www.colleenpaige.com.