Winners: Before & After Portraits | Forever Bailey

The Forever Bailey portrait giveaway

Their character.
Beautifully reimagined.

Ten beloved companions. Ten extraordinary transformations.

From a treasured photograph to a portrait alive with colour, texture and personality. Explore our giveaway winners and see how the little details that make each pet unforgettable become the heart of their Forever Bailey artwork.

Explore the transformations ↓

The before & after collection

See the original photograph beside the finished portrait. Rich colour, expressive detail and a familiar gaze — each transformation celebrates a companion like no other.

01 / Before The original photograph
Alfie, a black-and-white Jack Russell Terrier, sitting on a rock in the water
02 / After The Forever Bailey portrait
Finished Forever Bailey portrait of Alfie, with expressive colour and rich painterly texture View artwork full size

Winner 01 · Jack Russell Terrier

Alfie

Happy, inquisitive and intelligent, Alfie is a devoted little companion and a wonderful listener. He has been a constant source of comfort through a difficult year — a loyal mini bodyguard who goes everywhere with his person and loves exploring the mountain near home.

01 / Before The original photograph
Bailey, a miniature dachshund puppy, sitting in the grass
02 / After The Forever Bailey portrait
Finished Forever Bailey portrait of Bailey, with expressive colour and rich painterly texture View artwork full size

Winner 02 · Miniature Dachshund

Bailey

At just eight weeks old, Bailey is already full of personality. This tiny puppy pairs plenty of sass with an irresistibly sweet face and, when the adventures are over, she loves nothing more than settling in for a cuddle.

01 / Before The original photograph
Izzy the German Shepherd
02 / After The Forever Bailey portrait
Finished Forever Bailey portrait of Izzy, with expressive colour and rich painterly texture View artwork full size

Winner 03 · German Shepherd

Izzy

Nearly nine years old, Izzy has been by her person’s side through every high, low and silly moment. She is a gentle, loyal best friend who seems to understand every feeling, offering comfort when it is needed most and sharing wholeheartedly in life’s happiest days.

01 / Before The original photograph
Kiarra, a Mastiff, Dogue de Bordeaux and Staffy mix
02 / After The Forever Bailey portrait
Finished Forever Bailey portrait of Kiarra, with expressive colour and rich painterly texture View artwork full size

Winner 04 · Mastiff, Dogue de Bordeaux & Staffy mix

Kiarra

Kiarra is a ball of love in a bulldozer body. Though only two, she has already faced several operations, including difficult TPLO surgery, with remarkable calm and patience. She has also been a steady source of comfort after the loss of her family’s beloved Staffy.

01 / Before The original photograph
Miss Ruby Rose, a chocolate-and-white American Cocker Spaniel
02 / After The Forever Bailey portrait
Finished Forever Bailey portrait of Miss Ruby Rose, with expressive colour and rich painterly texture View artwork full size

Winner 05 · American Cocker Spaniel

Miss Ruby Rose

Miss Ruby Rose is a beautiful American Cocker Spaniel with a distinctive chocolate-and-white coat, soulful eyes and an unmistakably elegant presence. Her gentle expression and lovely markings make her a truly memorable companion.

01 / Before The original photograph
Ozzy the English Labrador
02 / After The Forever Bailey portrait
Finished Forever Bailey portrait of Ozzy, with expressive colour and rich painterly texture View artwork full size

Winner 06 · English Labrador

Ozzy

Kind, handsome and endlessly friendly, Ozzy simply does not understand the word stranger. His warm nature wins over everyone lucky enough to meet him, and he has a wonderful way of making each new friend feel as though they have known him forever.

01 / Before The original photograph
Rocco the Swedish Vallhund
02 / After The Forever Bailey portrait
Finished Forever Bailey portrait of Rocco, with expressive colour and rich painterly texture View artwork full size

Winner 07 · Swedish Vallhund

Rocco

Rocco joined his family after being found as a frightened puppy on the streets of Romania. With plenty of love and patience, he has blossomed into a confident character who now rules the roost, adores the children and loves woodland walks — especially when squirrels are involved.

01 / Before The original photograph
Sammy and Joey together
02 / After The Forever Bailey portrait
Finished Forever Bailey portrait of Sammy & Joey, with expressive colour and rich painterly texture View artwork full size

Winner 08 · Border Collie & Yorkie

Sammy & Joey

This is a treasured photograph of Sammy and Joey and is the only one their person has left. It carries the memory of two deeply loved companions and deserves to be preserved as a safe, lasting celebration of the place they still hold in their family’s heart.

01 / Before The original photograph
Star and Luna, two German Shepherds, sitting together by a harbour
02 / After The Forever Bailey portrait
Finished Forever Bailey portrait of Star and Luna, with expressive colour and rich painterly texture View artwork full size

Winner 09 · German Shepherds

Star & Luna

Star is calm, loyal and wonderfully loving, with no greater joy than a game of fetch with her ball. Luna is her lively counterpart — full of energy, curiosity and a talent for mischief. Together, they make an unforgettable pair.

01 / Before The original photograph
Toby the cat
02 / After The Forever Bailey portrait
Finished Forever Bailey portrait of Toby the cat, with expressive colour and rich painterly texture View artwork full size

Winner 10 · Cat

Toby

Toby chose his own human mum and became her loyal, loving companion. He loved everyone and would “talk” with her every day. After once finding his way home following a month away, he stayed devoted to the very end and is deeply missed across the rainbow bridge.

From our hearts to yours

Thank you for sharing
their stories with us.

Thank you to everyone who shared a photograph and a piece of their heart with us. Every pet deserves to be celebrated. Let us turn your favourite photograph into a portrait of your own.

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