• A completed jigsaw puzzle that is a 4x4 grid of dog photos done in a high fashion style. Portraits are in front of colorful backgrounds and feature playful props.
  • A box labeled "Oakland Puzzle Company" featuring a colorful image of a 4x4 grid of dog photos.
  • A hand holding interlocked puzzle pieces that show a pug's face.
  • A hand placing a puzzle piece that has a baby blue background and a dogs neck and jowl.
  • Interlocked puzzle pieces with a section of pieces missing with some stacked and strewn pieces nearby.
  • A resealable plastic bag spilling out colorful jigsaw puzzle pieces.
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Oakland Puzzle Company

Dogs Puzzle – 500-Piece Portraits by Ellen Shershow

Dogs Puzzle – 500-Piece Portraits by Ellen Shershow

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This image is also available with a 300-piece count here.

Puzzle Details

  • 500-pieces
  • Finished size: 16” x 24”
  • Ribbon-cut
  • Also available in 300 pieces

Eco-Friendly Packaging

  • Made with on 100% recycled ESKA puzzle board
  • Printed with eco-friendly soy-based inks
  • Sustainably sourced, 10” x 9” x 2” giftable box featuring the original art
  • Puzzle pieces are packed in a reusable, resealable bag
  • Not shrink-wrapped
  • Read more about our Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Why You’ll Love It

  • Features original photography by Ellen Shershow, voted Best Portrait Photographer by Oakland Magazine
  • A joyful tribute to dogs of all shapes and sizes
  • The perfect gift for dog lovers and rescue advocates
  • Fun, engaging puzzle with beautiful imagery and vibrant personality
  • Supports senior dog rescue and animal adoption efforts
  • Created by a Bay Area artist and community leader
  • Sales directly benefit local art and Rocket Dog Rescue

 

About the Art and the Artist: Ellen Shershow

Ellen Shershow is a celebrated Bay Area pet photographer whose work brings out the personality and soul of every dog she photographs. After transitioning from the nonprofit sector, she launched her photography business in 2009, combining creative talent with a deep love for animals and service.

Ellen actively volunteers her time with organizations like Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, Rocket Dog Rescue, and more. She sits on the Board of East Bay Photo Collective, and has worked with institutions such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Headlands Center for the Arts, and SF Camerawork. In 2023, Ellen was named Best Portrait Photographer by Oakland Magazine.

This puzzle is also available in a 300-piece version for those who prefer a lighter challenge.

About the Cause: Rocket Dog Rescue

A woman with pink hair sitting with many dogs in a portrait setting

Founded by Pali Boucher, who turned her own recovery from homelessness and addiction into a mission of compassion, Rocket Dog Rescue has saved over 15,000 dogs since 2001. Driven by a commitment to provide loving, permanent homes for companion animals, Rocket Dog works to ensure that no dog—regardless of age or background—is left behind in shelters.

By purchasing this puzzle, you’re directly supporting Rocket Dog’s mission to save lives and promote adoption over euthanasia. Learn more at rocketdogrescue.org.

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