Meet our pack of PAWS-itivity pooches, read about the inspiration behind the designs and the artists who created them and their sponsors. The Library Labradors will be available to bid for at our charity auction on 12 October.
Dog-Eared Book Dog by James Mayhew
James Mayhew is the creator of the much-loved Katie and Ella Bella Ballerina series and Gaspard the Fox. The Dog-Eared Book Dog features a number of James' characters. See which ones you can spot!
Bid on Dog-Eared Book Dog
Atticus | Magpie Murders by Sharon Teague
The sculpture is based on the Suffolk-based mystery novel of the same name by Anthony Horowitz. Artist, Sharon Teague, also starred as an extra in the funeral scenes in the recent BBC dramatisation of 'Magpie Murders'. Sponsored by Woodbridge School.
Bid on Atticus
Yesterdog by Anne Marie Byrne
Yesterdog is a nod to the film 'Yesterday' which was partly filmed in Suffolk. The design includes the 'Fab Four' and has a flower power and sixties theme. Yesterdog will be auctioned with memorabilia from the film kindly donated by Suffolk Libraries patron Emma Freud who co-produced the film. Sponsored by Smart Garden Offices.
Bid on Yesterdog
Zebrador by Lily Hammond
Lily Hammond is an artist with a passion for colour and pattern. Zebra meets Labrador in Zebrador's bold and striking, tropical design. Sponsored by Stokes Sauces.
Bid on Zebrador
La Perrita by Hannah Weeks
La Perrita, meaning puppy, is based on the world's largest flower sculpture by American artist Jeff Koons which stands outside the Guggenheim Musem in Bilbao. Hannah Weeks is a multidisciplinary illustrator living in Suffolk. Sponsored by PolicyBee.
Bid on La Perrita
Hound of Love by Alison Calvesbert Reardon
Alison Calvesbert Reardon takes inspiration from 'Hounds of Love', the hit single from Kate Bush's studio album of the same name. Sponsored by PS Human Resources.
Bid on Hound of Love
Gaia by Nicola Warner
Nicola Warner loves gold leaf and texture and is inspired by capturing the essence of rambling gardens and flowers. In Greek mythology Gaia was mother earth or the goddess of the earth.
Bid on Gaia
Castle on the Dog by Lois Cordelia
The original 'Castle on the Hill' in Framlingham, inspired this work and features Suffolk singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran strumming his guitar on the dog's legs. Lois Cordelia is a versatile community artist, speed painter and tutor. Sponsored by Killik & Co.
Bid on Castle on the Dog
Charles Doggens by Sally Walker
Charles Doggens is inspired by the works of Charles Dickens, who used Suffolk as a location in many of his novels. The artist Sally Walker is an award-winning illustrator based in Suffolk.
Bid on Charles Doggens
Chocolate Labrador by John Grose
The highly-skilled team at the John Grose Accident & Repair centre at Ipswich, produced this beautiful Chocolate Labrador that looks good enough to eat. This is part of their sponsorship of the PAWS-itivity campaign. Sponsored by John Grose.
Bid on Chocolate Labrador
Book & Woof by Charmaine McKissock
Charmaine McKissock is a community artist, teacher and writer. She set up an innovative Book & Woof project for Essex Libraries where she brought in her therapy dog for children to read to. Her fabric sculpture is inspired by the project.
Win Book & Woof in our raffle
Golden Labrador by John Grose
The highly-skilled team at the John Grose Accident & Repair centre at Ipswich, have created the Golden Labrador as part of their sponsorship of the PAWS-itivity fundraising campaign. Sponsored by John Grose.
