The Portrait That Healed My Sister

By Michael T., Software Engineer

After losing her rescue cat Mochi to kidney disease, my sister Julia stopped painting—her passion for 10 years. For her 30th birthday, I secretly sent PetFigura Mochi's adoption day photo. When she unwrapped the wool felt portrait, her hands trembled. 'It's like she's still here... watching me create,' she whispered. Last week, I found brushes and paints on her desk again. That portrait didn't just capture Mochi's likeness; it reignited a light we thought was gone forever.