Dr. Race Foster Dr. Foster received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University where he earned the 1983 Feline Medicine and Surgery Award for academic achievements in feline medicine. A member of the Michigan and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Associations, Dr. Foster is the co-author of four books on pet health, care, and behavior, and has a special interest in consulting and working with professional dog and cat breeders, especially in the area of preventative animal health. Dr. Foster was instrumental in leading the company onto the Internet and continues to play a very active role in site development and direction. His commitment to educating pet owners led to the development of PetEducation.com, and he continues to play a visionary as well as contributory role in this highly regarded information-rich web site. Dr. Foster lives in Minocqua, Wisconsin with his wife, four children, and their many pets. In his free time, Dr. Foster enjoys a variety of outdoor activities with his family, as well as reading and writing articles about pet health and care. Dr. Marty Smith Dr. Marty Smith received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Iowa State University and is a member of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association. In addition to co-authoring four books with Dr. Foster, Dr. Smith has written hundreds of articles on pet health, care, and behavior and is very involved as a consultant with pet organizations, breeders, trainers and other writers across the United States. A number of Dr. Smith's English Setters have competed in the national showing circuit, including Ch. Sevenoaks Golden Garters, "Vegas," who was the 1997 Am. Can. Grand National Champion. Dr. Smith has donated a considerable amount of time to the treatment and rehabilitation of wildlife found injured or abandoned in Wisconsin's northwoods. Dr. Smith, along with his wife, five daughters, and pets live in Minocqua, Wisconsin where they enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities including camping, hiking, boating, wildlife photography and skiing. He divides his time between his practice, family, writing, and consulting, and plays an active role in the local educational system. Drs. Foster & Smith Veterinary & Aquatic Services Staff To assist with veterinary and aquatic content on our web sites, as well as provide support to you and our Customer Service staff for more technical questions, Drs. Foster & Smith has a professional staff of licensed veterinarians and a highly experienced team of fish and animal specialists. Working directly with Dr. Foster and Dr. Smith in all areas relating to LiveAquaria.com, our Aquatic Veterinarians and Aquatic Services Staff are dedicated to providing you with the most up-to-date, reliable information available to help you build a healthy aquarium and select the ideal species for your underwater environment.