About The Creators
Meet the Creators
Jerel Lonnstrom
Owner & AUDIO TECHNOLOGY Manager
Jerel Lonnstrom is the audio and technology expert behind the music and the YouTube channel. A professional musician, Jerel brings a creative and technical touch to every project, ensuring that stories and content come to life with high-quality audio and visual content.
Cindy Lonnstrom
OWNER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Cindy Lonnstrom is the author behind the Diva Dogs content in storybooks, comicbooks and magazines. A former technology professional and elementary school teacher, Cindy draws on her teaching experience to create stories, posts, and articles that educate, inspire, and entertain readers.
Monica Cevallos
OWNER OF SNIFF DESIGN STUDIO® & ILLUSTRATOR
Monica Cevallos is the award-winning illustrator behind the brand and storybook illustrations in Small Paws, Big Faith™. As the founder of Sniff Design Studio, Monica’s vibrant, whimsical artwork brings Cindy’s characters and stories to life, making every page a visual delight.
Founded in 2006, Diva Dogs began as a pet care services business in the San Francisco Bay Area, built on a simple belief: loving guidance helps living beings thrive.
We supported expectant puppy parents, new adopters, and dog owners as they raised confident, well-mannered dogs—offering education, encouragement, and a compassionate approach rooted in patience and trust.
Over time, that same passion for nurturing growth, character, and connection inspired a new calling.
Today, Diva Dogs is a children’s publishing company creating faith-inspired stories where loyal dogs walk beside biblical characters, helping readers explore courage, kindness, and belief.