Dr. Dawn Filos
Dr. Dawn Filos grew up in New Jersey in a family of eccentric animal lovers, preparing her for a lifelong career spent with like-minded pet people. She was a veterinarian in Pennsylvania for over 30 years. After retiring, she realized a decades-long dream to add “pet portraitist” to her list of talents; she also blogs at www.drdawnthepetvet.com She now splits her time between Scottsdale, Arizona, and East Hampton, New York, where she pursues her art and enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, and spending time at the beach.