About Us

My Pet Sculpture by Kathryn Nicholas~

a handmade replica of your pet

pricing based on order~ between 175. to 200. standard size sculpture

here I am, 2010, with my rescued girls~ Peggy, exploring, & Puds, dancing...

At home, Pudsley, a precious Terrier/Pug, always curious and ready !

Since 2004 when a display of sculpted dogs was shown in a coffee shop, hundreds of orders have been filled. My Pet Sculpture ships from here in Virginia, to Seattle Washington and everywhere in between, including the UK and Australia.

Invitations for Silent Auctions are always accepted, and have included *the Medical College of Virginia, *the Maymont Foundation, *the SPCA's annual "Fur Ball", *Fetch-A-Cure, *Best Friends Animal Society, *and Make-A-Wish radiothon, where the My Pet Sculpture gift certificate brought in almost 300. through the winning bid. Contributions through gift certificates will also go to *the Math Science Innovation Center for advancing educational tools to students, and also to *SOS (Save Our Shelters) Pen Pal organization, which creates a unique opportunity for inmates in correctional facilities to care for and train shelter dogs, so that the pets can later be adopted.

The sculptures, though individualized by order, are on display throughout Virginia in gift shops and several art galleries. In September 2007, My Pet Sculpture appeared in a local arts and news magazine. More recently the sculptures were featured in Network magazine.

(the Network) magazine~ Texas

Other listings include "The Little People in My Head"~ woodcarvings by Lonnie Jones; Portraitsbynette.com; SnifNYDogs.com, and artsbyaimeekeene.com

As an avid pet lover since age three, when I chose to sleep with our white Poodle in his bed, rather than in my own, I am committed to capturing the spirit, and realistic likeness of each animal I sculpt. I am fascinated by animals, and welcome every order as a unique opportunity to get to know the true personality of each pet. Having had the great fortune of being mom to 12 dogs over the span of 30 years, I fully understand how devastating the loss of one can be~ I welcome stories shared of any pet, and am happy to offer what I have learned over the years, in helping to heal after the pain of loss. I also offer beautifully engraved brass plaques, tacked prominantly on the front or side of the wooden base, providing a finished look that honors a pet whose life on earth has ended, but whose memory remains forever. Pets are family members, always cherished, never forgotten~

My Pet Sculpture provides an artistic, very realistic replica of any pet, and at the lowest cost available anyway. This is because I am dedicated to our love of pets, and to these precious souls I so love sculpting ~ After nine years experience, my fascination with this work continues to grow !

(life size sculpture) starts at 900.

TO ORDER:

determine whether you want to order a replica of a small, medium or large pet~ ordering steps follow sizes listed below:

small: any pet up to 30 pounds

A small size sculpture lying down is about this length

Sitting and standing positions are also available

Cost: 175. each

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medium: any pet between 30 & 65 pounds

A medium size sculpture lying down is approximately this long

Sitting or standing positions are also available

Cost: 160. each/ standing- 180.

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large: a pet over 65 pounds

A large size sculpture lying down will be approximately this length

Sitting and standing positions are also available

Cost: 190. and up depending on the pet

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*Payment (check/money order) confirms your order

At the time of confirmation, I email a range for expected completion time~ this may double between the holiday ordering months of Sept-Nov.

*payment for orders outside of the U.S are made through Western Union transfer- details available as needed~

Holiday orders are promised if placed no later than Nov. 15**

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Bases: wooden, painted black, either oval or rectangular, depending upon availability. **See Bases page for special orders, including wood tone hand finished bases, or any color paint of your choice

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Name plate: brass plaque inscribed with pet's name etc. is available for an additional cost of 20. + inscription fee of sixty cents per letter

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Gift box: colorful box with simple print is offered for an added cost of 8. Otherwise, sculpture arrives in a regular mailing box

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Mailing: your cost is found by zip code and according to weight~

Average s/h is +10. for a small size replica~ please include zip when ordering so that I can reply with your total order cost

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