Service Animals Gallery

This page is dedicated to our K-9 friends of Law Enforcement, Mounted Patrol, K-9s of Search and Rescue, Animals for the visually Impaired, Therapy Dogs as well as many others.

There is nothing more priceless than a cherished portrait of your beloved friend, protector and constant companion.

A Custom Portrait is forever, to hold deeply within your heart.

No-one can take away your memories of all of the Cherished Moments you and your companion created. Even when you lose your pet and feel empty, a Custom Pastel Portrait can bring back the smile and memories you thought were gone when you have lost your best friend.

I look at my own Portrait of Major (in the Dogs Gallery) whom I lost in 2004 and it makes me smile just to see him looking back. I always remember the funny things that he used to do and how he was such a joy to have as part of our family.

So, why not have me commission a portait of your beloved pet?

I offer special commissions on all Service Animal Portraits.

Click on the portraits to see if there is a corresponding reference photo available.

 

In Loving Memory

Niko
Retired Police Department K-9
Belgian Malenois

11X14

Below is an email I received regarding Niko and the "Rainbow Bridge" quote.

I felt that I should post it here:

Niko was near and dear to my heart also and I will miss him everyday.

Here is the Email:

To All My Friends and Family:
I got an email from my sister in law. (Artist,Jody Mateo)

Niko passed away, Dec. 15th. 2008

He was One of the Best .Crazy as ever , All ways getting into trouble, Kept me on my toes , Was a challenge, " My Life Saver", " My Boy" He will be missed Code: 10-7.
Love
Kim Doyle - K-9 Bodhi, Sasha, & Alexzander

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called "The Rainbow Bridge" because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills, and valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm Spring weather. Those old and frail animals are young again. Those who have been maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other. But there is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on earth. So, each day, they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up. The nose twitches, the ears are up, the eyes are staring, and this one runs from the group. You have been seen. When you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again. You look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then, you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.
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In Memory of Diogi
Former Sheriff's Department K-9

11x14

Sadly,
Diogi and his K-9 handler

Deputy Matt Williams

both lost their lives in the Line of Duty on

September 28, 2006.
They will be dearly missed.

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In Memory of Roy

Retired Sheriff's DepartmentK-9

Belgian Malenois

11X14

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Kimbo
Former Sheriff's Department K-9
Belgian Malenois

11X14

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In Memory of Recon
Former Police Department K-9
Belgian Lakenois

11X14

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In Memory of Rex
Former Sheriff's Department K-9
German Shepherd 11X14

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Otis
Sheriff's Department K-9
German Shepherd

11X14

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In Memory of Rodock
Former Sheriff's Department K-9
German Shepherd 11X14

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In Memory of Scrap
Former Police Department K-9
German Shepherd 11X14

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Sabo
Police Department K-9
German Shepherd 11X14

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In memory of Rocky
Former Sheriff's Department K-9
German Shepherd 11X14

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Gus &Deputy Michael Tilton
Sheriff's Department Mounted Patrol 16X20

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Beny
Former Sheriff's Department K-9
German Shepherd 11X14

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Beto
Former Sheriff's Department K-9
German Shepherd 11X14

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