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I've been a portrait artist here in Portland for 22 years, and this is my fourth fundraising coffee-table book of 'Pets and Their Peoples'. This one is for Northwest Battle Buddies—they raise, train, and GIVE PTSD-trained service dogs to vets with PTSD. The impact is out-of-this-world!

These are images from my upcoming book, and some from previous books.

More info: weloveourpets.org

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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

UP vote for the Marine and his doggo Semper Fi Marine!

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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's Chelle with her 17-year old 'Yote, her two 15-year old dogs Buck and Ammy, and her 99 year-old mother, Kathryn (now 101)

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kelly is a veterinarian and a dog sled racer. Her lead 'melted' my backdrop while on three legs. A truly impressive display of "I'M the leader here, bucko!" attitude.

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful and very relaxed; well-qualified therapy dog.

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend of mine gave me that toy shopping cart and along came Alice (at 3.7 pounds and 8 years old!) B O I N G !

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The eyes bore into your soul and say: "I love you, I want treats, I love you, I want treats"

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great composition. Love his bow tie.

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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kari is such a yoga-maniac. "Can you do a tree pose?" "Yep!" "Can you hold Otis and Milo in each hand while you do it?" "Yep!" "Can you hold Otis and Milo in each hand ON A CHAIR while you do it?" "Yep!" Proof positive!

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    The connection between humans and service dogs can be truly life-changing, which is evident from various personal stories. Beyond providing companionship, service dogs offer essential support that enhances the quality of life for their handlers.

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