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Petburbia: Sesame the Stealthy Sumo Wrestling Ragdoll Cat

1/31/2019

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Minnesota Pet Portraits Cat
"Of course, I'm the king. I wear a crown and look majestic in my lion's mane."
Sesame's story is one of rags to riches. He and his sister Pepper were born in the Minneapolis Animal Control center and sent to a foster home through Pet Project Rescue.
They found love on the internet when a family saw their pictures and brought them to live in their historic, lakeside home. The cat siblings also discovered a wealth of affection from their new human triplet brothers (Joseph, Zander, and Benjamin).

Although he looks like a Ragdoll breed, Sesame enjoys keeping active watching, catching, and destroying dancing ribbons and feathers. He's not always the most graceful, like the time he ran full tilt after a toy, slipped on the kitchen tile, and crashed head first into the cabinets with an epic thud.

Sesame's favorite past-times include stalking his sister, watching water and licking the drips, opening drawers, creating cat chew toys from craft supplies, and hiding behind furniture to surprise passers-by with a swipe of his lightning fast paws.
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Petburbia: Bart the Dapper Dutiful Donor Standard Poodle

1/24/2019

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"Because every girl's crazy about a sharp dressed dog!"
Minnesota Pet Portraits Poodle
Bart, the SWAG standard poodle, knew from a pup that he was destined to serve, and he found the perfect partner in Mary Lou. When they met, she was still recovering from a horrific car accident that killed Mary Lou's beloved black poodle Cori and left her with 20 broken bones.

While at Regions Hospital in St. Paul a fluffy, white, therapy dog named Sasha woke her one day. Sasha offered encouragement, love, and comfort. Mary Lou thanked Sasha with two promises -- to get better and to become part of a therapy dog team.​
Mary Lou found an eager and well manner AKC poodle named SWAG's Liar Liar (aka Bart), and he quickly passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen test and earned his Dog Therapy International certificate.

Now, Bart and Mary Lou bring encouragement, love, and comfort to patients at Regions Hospital. As a playful poodle Bart occasionally finds every mud puddle in his yard, but before he can go to work he always gets a full spa treatment to get cleaned and groomed. He even surprises patients by showing up in baseball hats, reindeer antlers, and socks!
Minnesota Pet Portraits Poodle
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Petburbia: Goldie the Gold Star Chicken

1/17/2019

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Minnesota Pet Portraits Chicken
"I lay golden eggs!"

Goldie, the Gold Star Chicken, actually lays more of a dull tan egg, but her personality definitely glows.
Minnesota Pet Portraits Chicken
With many sisters in her Coop Co-op, Goldie stands out for her friendly attitude and helpful nature. 
She helps Anna garden by pulling and eating weeds with a juicy worm or two for dessert.

This sweet girl even likes to cuddle by climbing onto Anna's bare feet and nuzzling in close.


On cold mornings Goldie's favorite thing in the world is a hot bowl of porridge. That'll get your wings flapping for sure!
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Classic Pencil Portraits for a new Generation

1/12/2019

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These custom pieces continue the family tradition of commissioning pencil portraits to capture the wonder of childhood. Inspired by the style of their father's portrait, I wanted viewers drawn in by each child's expressive eyes.

As I completed each of these drawings, Travi, the studio cat, observed with intense interest perched on my shoulders.
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Petburbia: Aimie the Resilient Roller-Dog Boxer

1/10/2019

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Minnesota Pet Portraits Boxer Dog
Minnesota Pet Portraits Boxer Dog
​"That's how I roll, and there is no stopping me!"
Aimie, the Boxer, is a true testament to the value of a good dog. 

Her first 7 years were spent chained up outside. She gave birth to several litters and was abandoned at a high kill shelter. Not much of a happy life with a potentially desperate ending.

Fortunately, Minnesota Boxer Rescue found Aimie and placed her in a foster home. They discovered a few health issues including a cancerous growth on her spine. With the encouragement of a few kind humans, Aimie championed through several operations ready to be adopted.

Good karma brought Aimie into the loving home of an active family. Aimie delights in snuggling with the kids and learning to play new games. 

Her health again became a problem when she was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy that affects her mobility. Doctors say Aimie isn't in pain and is over wise healthy. Her family invested in a doggy wheelchair, and Aimie took off! She and her family enjoy going to pet events and sharing the benefits of rescuing senior or disabled dogs.
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  • Home
  • Art
    • Animal & Petburbia Art >
      • Birds
      • Cats
      • Big Dogs
      • Little Dogs
      • Small Pets
    • Children's Art
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    • Sold Art
  • About
    • Cow Cat Creative
    • News & Blog
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    • Monarch Moments
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    • The Crow
    • Dog on a Bike
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