Pets are like family. And for anyone who has lived with an animal, we know that losing one can be incredibly painful. But a Japanese artist who goes by the name Wakuneco helps cat-owners cope with that loss by creating realistic, three-dimensional felt portraits of their adorable kitty.
Wakuneco translates to “frame cat,” and is a custom-order service in which the artist will recreate your cat in loving, ultra-realistic detail. The framed busts are based on photographs provided by the owner. And although the service isn’t necessarily tailored towards owners who have lost their cat, many clients have turned to Wakuneco as a means of coping.
Wakuneco offers her services through Yahoo Auction but is currently only set up to handle customers in Japan. She has noted that she would like o begin taking international orders too in the near future. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram, as well as on YouTube where she posts many process videos.
July 26, 2018 at 7:58 pm
Can this be done for dogs, too!!
August 8, 2018 at 8:40 am
Can I place an order for dog？ please reply
August 23, 2018 at 5:57 pm
I would love to know if dogs and horses can be done
July 27, 2018 at 8:46 am
Würde gern von meiner Katze das machen lassen
July 27, 2018 at 10:23 am
I would love to see this in dogs!
July 28, 2018 at 9:13 am
Hello: Would like you do some cat images. Am in the United States. Email is Kevin.gartrell@yahoo.com
July 29, 2018 at 2:20 pm
I live in the United States. Do you think that you will ever be able to create the cat material type pictures and send them to me? Again I live in the United States. I wish you were here.
July 29, 2018 at 3:59 pm
I will love to order one or two.
July 30, 2018 at 11:31 am
hi i would like to get some done of my cats jerry1100cc@gmail.com thanks
July 30, 2018 at 3:48 pm
I love that everyone here is so enthusiastic about the felt cat portraits! Please get in touch with the artist directly via twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/waku_neco.
Thanks!
August 8, 2018 at 9:24 am
How much do they cost have a cat I would like done
August 13, 2018 at 11:46 am
Please reply with cost and info where to send pictures. I would love to order one of these.
August 13, 2018 at 12:32 pm
Donna – we’re just a media outlet who wrote about the artwork. Please get in touch with the artist directly.
August 23, 2018 at 8:52 pm
Please make for United States my cat passed very recent and this would help me not be as hurt.