Service dog pics 2020

These are our community’s 2020 service dog photos. There are two viewing options. You can view them as presented, or see larger versions by clicking on a picture to enter a larger “lightbox” pop-out series you can click through (or tap or use keypad arrows to navigate). Enjoy!

Accessibility note: Alt text has been added for those using screenreaders. Thanks to our community members who contributed descriptions!

Travis, a man in his thirties with brown hair, wearing a blue polo, stands in the middle of a green lawn, looking down at his service dog, Finn, an English cream Golden Retriever, who is at his side, looking back up at him with a smile.
Travis, a man in his thirties with brown hair, wearing a blue polo, kneels next to his service dog, Finn, an English cream Golden Retriever, who is wearing a blue vest.
White woman with long brown wavy hair wearing turquoise unicorn guinea pig leggins stands in a hardware store smiling at the camera. In front of her, a small white and black dog with a purple service dog coat sits and looks up at her. Next to the woman a person stands who has short brown hair and who is wearing all black. They are accompanied by a silver brindle standard poodle who is looking into the camera. Next to that person is a giant stuffed lion wearing a crown.
Tracey, a woman wearing black with purple and magenta hair sits in a barber shop chair at the hair stylist with Mystique, her Boston Terrier service dog, in her lap. Mystique wears a purple service dog vest.
A tri-colored sheltie stands on a beige carpet and looks happily into the camera.
Ruby, a red dog wearing a purple harness, sitting on a bench in front of a brightly decorated castle and moat.
Ruby and Trixie, two dogs one red one darker red, sitting side by side with smiles looking at the camera. Two ladybug frosted cookies are at their feet.
Olive, a young golden retriever wearing a purple in training vest, looks slightly away from the camera and appears proud.
A white woman wearing a pale red shirt and orange pumpkin mask sits on a bale of hay with Olive, a blond puppy, in her lap.
Sammy (a long haired, very fluffy, tri-color, Basset-Hound-Shetland-Sheepdog-Kooikerhondje mix with some grey on his snout) stands on a brown wood porch thoughtfully looking skyward, enjoying the summer sun. In the foreground, sits a bright pink tropical plant with vibrant green leaves. In the background is a beautiful blue sky, green trees and a hint of virgina mountains.
Almost glowing from the warm golden sun rays, Sammy (a long haired, very fluffy, tri-color, Basset-Hound-Shetland-Sheepdog-Kooikerhondje mix with some grey on his snout) sits upright in a black leather passenger seat of a car, intently looking out the front window, excited for his weekly hike.
Sammy (a long haired, very fluffy, tri-color, Basset-Hound-Shetland-Sheepdog-Kooikerhondje mix with some grey on his snout) lays curled up in a croissant-esque position on a tan and blue dog bed. His head lays on his fluffy grey and white bunny (with a small rawhide tucked half-way underneath) as he looks up at his human, almost asking "Really? Another picture?" In the background is a brown carpet and a corner of a grey rug.
A plush adult Simba from The Lion King. He is a yellowish gold color, with a brownish orange mane. As a joke, he is wearing a purple vest with the words "Service Dog Do Not Distract" embroidered in yellow.
Woman in a blue hairnet lies on a hospital bed looking ill. In front of her, a small white and black dog with a smushed nose and googley eyes lies on her chest, looking into the camera.
White woman wearing a pink top, Japanese Chin leggings, and a galaxy face mask walks forward in line at a pharmacy. Next to her a small white and black dog who is a Japanese Chin walks along, wearing a matching galaxy vest.
Woman with long brown wavy hair wearing a black, red, and green dress laughs heartily while holding a small white and black dog with a smushed nose and googley eyes.
A woman with long brown hair stands with her arm around a man wearing a black Hawaiian shirt. The woman holds the leash of a red merle Australian Shepard which has a red vest on.
This brown haired woman with hair pulled back and glasses, wearing a gray, zip-up hoodie, sits with her brown and white border collie service dog, Winston, who is licking his lips with his paw placed on her lap.
Brown haired woman with glasses, wearing green pants and a striped shirt, stands in a bowling alley holding an orange bowling ball with her black and white, border collie service dog, wearing a purple vest, keeping a close eye on her.
A pair of light-skinned people, one man and one woman. The man is wearing a grey shirt and khaki pants. He has dark brown hair and is smiling slightly. The woman has black hair and is wearing a shirt that says "normal people scare me", as well as black jeans. She is holding an over-the-shoulder leash that is attached to an agouti colored husky, which is standing in front of the two, who are leaning in at the shoulder. The husky is a service dog, wearing a purple harness.
A Daschund and Labrador mix barks at the camera while wearing pom pom ear bands.
A black labrador likes the face of a woman with curly grey hair and glasses.
Two elderly men with long grey beards pose in front of a forest.
A Daschund and Labrador mix looks over to their Labrador friend.
A woman in a green shirt kneels next to a sitting black poodle.
A woman with long brown hair smiles as she puts her arm around a black poodle with a white chest.
A small beagle stands on a small rug next to wood drawers and holds and object in its mouth, looking up at the camera.
Close up of white woman with grey hair and glasses holding white and red Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Two white woman stand next to each other and smile into the camera. They have matching leashes. The woman on the left has a small white and black dog with a smushed nose and googley eyes. The woman on the right has a black labradoodle. The dogs have on matching vests in different colors. The labradoodle's vest is teal, while the small dog's vest is purple.
In a hardware store, a white woman wearing a mask bends down and pats her Sheltie, who wears a service dog vest. They stand on the side of a large platform cart with long 2 by 4 wood planks on it.
A Miniature Pinscher looks into the camera in front of a purple wall filled with ribbons and awards.
Two Miniature Pinschers relax on a brown dog bed.
A woman wearing a mask sits in an airplane seat with a Miniature Pinscher wearing a purple vest on her chest.
A white woman with grey hair wearing a 50th birthday sash smiles into the camera.
A man wearing a purple blazer, pink scarf, pink hat, grey bowtie, and pink flamingo mask smiles into the camera while sitting in his power wheelchair.
Colin is sitting in a rowboat with a golden retriever, Lyla, in a green lagoon, facing the camera. He is a young man and has dark brown hair, light skin, and is wearing a red life jacket, jeans, a black mask under his chin, and a burgundy shirt. Lyla has a medium gold coat. Lyla and Colin are both smiling with eyes closed in happiness while Colin puts his arm around Lyla.
Blondie, a 50 lb blonde colored Retriever Mix, sits on walking path covered with scattered leaves, with trees, green grass, a metal and wire fence, road with truck, and a house in the background. She is looking intently straight ahead, ears forward, panting lightly.
Unmasked person (pre-pandemic) sits in a sky blue walker holding up two fingers in a peace sign. Black and white service dog lies at their feet, looking at camera.
Masked person lies in hospital bed with electrodes and wires on their head. Black and white service dog wearing a red bandana sits next to handler, looking on.
Person wearing a beanie and cloth mask sits in a chair, giving a thumbs-down signal. Black and white service dog with a red bandana has front paws on the handler’s lap, applying deep pressure therapy.
A black pit bull mix wearing a purple vest sits in front of a brown fence and smiles into the camera.
A black pit bull mix sits next to a white woman with purple and blue hair, and both look into the camera.
A black pit bull mix licks the face of a white woman with purple and blue hair. She smiles in response.