text: People looking for low-maintenance animal companions have found their perfect match it seems. Russian artist Marina Yamkovskaia, 39, specializes in creating life-like bird dolls and says she can't keep up with orders. Indeed, on her website all of the critters appear to have sold out except for one $399 fluffy owl named Leo. A product description states that the 5.5in bird was crafted from mink fur and his joints are 'movable.' Photographs show him relaxing in bed and teetering on a twig. Scroll down for video . Bizarre trend: Russian artist Marina Yamkovskaia, 39, specializes in creating life-like bird dolls (above) and says she can't keep up with orders. Although Yamkovskaia specializes in owls, piglets, cats, pandas and bears are other animals which feature in her collection. Captivated by the Russian wildlife near her home in Tambov, Yamkovskaia started creating the pet dolls in 2014. In a bid to get all of the features spot on, she went about collecting close-up photographs of her favorite animals. To make her dolls she often uses real furs - such as mink and fox - which she recycles from old hats, collars or coats. Multi-talented: Although Yamkovskaia (pictured) specializes in owls, piglets, cats, pandas and bears are other animals which feature in her collection . Fresh off the production line: It takes her around two days to produce just one doll . She then carefully sticks the pelts to rigid skeletons. To finish, eyelashes and glass eyes are added. Claws are also applied to the owl and cat models. It takes her around two days to produce just one doll. Along with hand stitching, she also uses a sewing machine to speed up the process. After a picture of her owl dolls went viral on social media last year, Yamkovskaia found herself inundated with hundreds of requests. She has since received orders from all over the world. Caught on camera: After a picture of her owl dolls went viral on social media last year, Yamkovskaia found herself inundated with hundreds of requests . On the shopping website Etsy, Yamkovskaia states in her profile section: 'I sew my toys with love and soul. I think they all are alive. 'I’ll be happy if you find a little friend for yourself among them. Finding your teddy, you get a lot of positivity, love and tenderness.' The teddy bear maker she's surprised how popular her creations have been. She also finds it amusing when people mistake them for real creatures. To keep fans up-to-date with her work, she frequently posts photographs to Facebook and Instagram. In response to one of her latest posts, one follower wrote: 'You're art is sooo beautiful and I'm in love.'
target: Russian artist Marina Yamkovskaia, 39, specializes in creating life-like bird dolls and says she can't keep up with orders .
  To make her dolls she often uses real furs, such as mink and fox, which she removes from old hats, collars or coats .