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pictures of service dogs with writing prompts

woman stands next to husband in wheelchair, both have service dogs in hand

photo left: Sally and Sandy with their canine buddies, Greta and Pumpkin.

Two working dogs are part of this family, a guide dog for Sally and a service dog who helps with Sandy’s mobility needs. Can you recall some tales to tell when your dog has interacted with other working dogs?

guide dog and woman cross a street

photo left: Kim and Kinsey stroll through the neighborhood.

Kim and Kinsey once got lost when construction interfered with their normal route. When have you had confusing or frightening incidents with your dog?

a black lab stares into the water of an inviting in-ground swimming pool

photo left: Fellow, contemplating a swim after a long day of work.

Every service dog deserves down time that offers a chance to be a plain old dog! Does Fellow’s contemplation of the swimming pool remind you of any crazy incidents that have arisen with your dog when he or she was not working?

young boy in wheelchair accompanied by his golden retriever

photo left: Seth and Sunny, enjoying a warm autumn day.

Sunny helped Seth through crowded high school hallways. How has your dog done in chaotic or crowded locations, and what stories might those situations inspire?

black lab resting on soft pink rug

photo left: Romeo takes a little breather.

Sadly, Romeo’s life was cut short by kidney failure. Was there a special dog in your life for whom you’d like to write a tribute, someone as sweet as dear Romeo?

two lab puppies, one black, the other yellow lounge side by side on a blue plastic playground slide

photo left: Francis and Murdock prove that parks aren't just for kids.

They are puppies before they help people who are blind, deaf, or otherwise in need. Puppy raisers, we want your memorable stories too!

woman sitting with her service dog

photo left: Alexis and Julia pose for the camera.

Alexis has found that Julia seems to read her mind at times and sense her needs beyond being her guide dog. When has your dog shown uncanny understanding, awareness, or insight?

handsome yellow lab wearing royal blue harness sits outside

photo left: Dorothy, from Healing Autism, enjoys a sunny winter day.

Dogs like Dorothy are trained to help children with autism. Can you recall any interesting incidents involving your dog and little kids?

bride and groom in wedding attire elegantly pose with their two guide dogs

photo left: Rebecca and Eric on their wedding day, accompanied by their guide dogs Harris and Patrick.

Happily married Rebecca and Eric work their guide dogs in an urban environment with high traffic volume. Have you and your dog experienced anything memorable when dealing with travel, traffic, and street crossings?

dog opens glass door for woman

photo left: Lucas opens a heavy glass door for Margie.

Heavy doors are no barrier to dogs like Lucas. What daily tasks does your dog perform that make your life easier, things that might make good subjects for short anecdotes?

woman and white shepherd mix sit together smiling

photo left: Aron loves her white shepherd mix Luna, who makes life with MS a little easier.

Luna lived a tough life before being rescued and trained to work, building strong character in her as a result. What personality traits does your dog have that might be perfect subjects for a poem?