diff --git a/src/main/java/org/springframework/samples/petclinic/owner/Owner.java b/src/main/java/org/springframework/samples/petclinic/owner/Owner.java
index b3c5f007a..9c1a69a94 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/springframework/samples/petclinic/owner/Owner.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/springframework/samples/petclinic/owner/Owner.java
@@ -63,6 +63,8 @@ public class Owner extends Person {
     
     private int age;
     
+    public String email;
+    
     public int getAge() {
     	return age;
     }