Call for Animal Rescue Stories in Stanislaus County, CA
Share a true rescue story for Drawn Home, a mixed-media portrait and storytelling series honoring rescue animals and the people who help them find home.
Submissions close October 10, 2026.
Created with support from Laura Perrone's 2026 KDA Individual Artists Fellowship.
Featured Project:
Rocky the Rescue Boxer
Laura Perrone created the hand-made watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations for Rocky the Rescue Boxer, a children’s book that follows a rescue dog on a journey of hope, love, resilience, and family, celebrating the power of second chances and the life-changing bond between rescue animals and the people who love them.
Coming Fall 2026!
Gallery
Pet Portrait Testimonials
“A few of us commissioned Laura to create a portrait for a coworker after she lost her pet. The finished piece was beautiful and felt so personalized. It meant a lot to our colleague, and it felt like a more meaningful, lasting way to show our support than simply sending flowers.”
— Jennifer S.“Laura’s watercolor pet portraits are nothing short of amazing. The portraits Laura made for my dogs portrayed their unique features and personalities in the most vibrant, colorful way. Her use of texture and depth is exceptional. I’ll cherish these all my life and I can’t wait to order another for my new puppy!”
— Kate W.
“Aside from being completely professional in her cost structure and timeline, Laura also really captured Lando's spirit and was able to bring out his facial features, which is really hard to do in photos since his face is so dark. We like the portrait so much we are planning to do more for other birthday and holiday gifts!”
— Jim H.Featured Project: Bar Dog Wine Label
After Rico was selected as the winner of Bar Dog Wine’s 2026 Label Contest, Laura Perrone was commissioned to create his official portrait artwork for the next national release of Bar Dog Sauvignon Blanc.
The collaboration reflects Bar Dog Wine’s mission of celebrating dogs, dog lovers, and the rescue community, while showing how a custom pet portrait can become part of a larger brand story.
2026 California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellow
Laura was selected from a competitive pool of 265 applicants for the 2026 Individual Artists Fellowship, recognizing artistic excellence, sustained creative practice, and meaningful impact within the region.
The fellowship provides dedicated support for Laura to deepen and expand her artistic practice, including the development of Drawn Home.
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