“Barbie the Brave” Hand-Painted Portrait
Item Number: 56
Category: Art
Retail Value: USD $75.00
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Donated By:
Angelina Tersigni
Description
This incredibly special piece features Barbie, one of our adoptable special needs cats, captured in a heartfelt hand-painted portrait by our longtime volunteer Angelina.
Barbie’s story is one of resilience and personality. After being hit by a car, she came to us in critical condition. Her injury was so severe that amputation was initially considered, but thankfully our veterinary team was able to save her leg. While she does live with a permanent limp, Barbie has adapted beautifully and continues to thrive in her own unique way.
Personality-wise, Barbie is full of charm — she absolutely loves people, but she also has a very expressive “tortie-style” communication system that includes hisses and growls when she has something to say. Despite her sass, she is truly affectionate and deeply bonded with her caregivers once she trusts you.
Artist Angelina has captured Barbie’s essence perfectly in this framed hand-painted portrait, highlighting both her strength and her spirited personality. It comes ready to hang and includes a printed photo of the real Barbie, giving you a side-by-side look at the inspiration behind the artwork.
A true tribute piece celebrating resilience, personality, and the beauty of second chances.
Is this item shippable? YES
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Additional Information
📦 Shipping & Pickup Information Most auction items are available for shipping, so even if you are not local, you can still join the fun! Please check each item listing to see whether that specific item is marked as shippable. For shipped items: Winning bidders will receive a separate invoice for shipping costs after the item has been mailed. Please keep in mind that larger items may cost more to ship. Items selected for shipping will be mailed the week of May 18th, and shipping invoices will be emailed after shipment. For local pickup: Auction pickup will be scheduled for May 14th and May 15th at our rescue located at 380 List Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734. After your auction invoice is paid, we will contact you to arrange a pickup time that works for you so your items are ready when you arrive. 📧 Important Next Steps: All winning bidders will be contacted on May 11th and 12th to either schedule a pickup time or be added to our shipping list. Please ensure your auction invoice through BiddingOwl is paid by May 11th so we can coordinate accordingly. Thank you for supporting the cats at Pet Angel Adoption!