Every service dog deserves to be honored in artwork! This page tells the stories of service dogs through art. If you would like to submit a piece for consideration, contact Brendan Madden at [email protected].
Japhy’s Home
Artist: Meghan Taylor
Medium: Sketch & Watercolor
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Artist Meghan Taylor created this illustration, and she captured Japhy just as he is remembered! Japhy was a very happy dog. He loved his naps and to chase tennis balls, but most of all he loved to work!
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The Bond
Artist: Vero Stewart
Medium: Pen and Watercolor
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Created by comic book artist and illustrator Vero Stewart (@kineticradio), this piece perfectly captures the bond between a service dog and their human, team-mate!
The bond of a service dog team is so much more than a pet and their human, they have to work totally in sync with each other and both of them has to meet the other’s needs!
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Service Dog Bear
Artist: John Patterson
Medium: Mixed Media
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This piece was modeled after Patterson’s dog Bear, who was not a service dog (but was a very good friend and stellar model). Bear passed away but will always live on in our hearts and this amazing drawing!
Strength in Service
Artist: Jennifer Wentworth
Medium: Watercolor
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(from the artist) This watercolor painting captures the gentle strength and loyalty of a service dog, a reminder of the life-changing role these animals play every day. Service Dogs NH's work is not only about teaching skills, it’s about fostering independence, confidence, and companionship for the people they serve.
This cause is deeply personal to me, as I have a close family member who is wheelchair-bound. I’ve seen firsthand how the presence of a service dog can bring both practical help and profound emotional comfort. These dogs fill a unique space in our hearts and lives, bridging the gap between limitation and possibility, offering both partnership and unconditional love. I hope this image serves as a thoughtful reflection of the incredible bond between service dogs and their handlers, and as a celebration of the amazing work Service Dogs NH continues to do for our community.
Hero Dog
Artist: John Patterson
Medium: Pencil
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Not all heroes wear capes! Service dogs provide thousands of people with the safe and best quality of life possible.
This piece was created for Free Comic Book Day in Rochester, New Hampshire and was displayed at the Rochester Opera House.
There are estimated 500,000 service dogs in the United States working to help people live lives of independence!