TaxidermyXAnimal Family Pet Preservation
Taxidermist in Circleville, Ohio
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PetsAbout Animal Family Pet Preservation
Animal Family Pet Preservation is a taxidermy studio located in Circleville, Ohio, specializing in lifelike preservation of household pets.
You can work with a full-time, fully staffed pet taxidermy studio that has focused on compassionate, grief-aware preservation since the early 1990s.
They concentrate on freeze-dry and traditional pet taxidermy rather than game animals, serving clients across Ohio and many surrounding states.
Animal Mount Types
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reptiles
- • Snake
- • Turtle
- • Iguana
- • Reptile companions
- • Reptile taxidermy
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Animal Mount Details
This studio focuses on household pets and small animals, including dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish, using lifelike full-body presentations.
They emphasize natural, resting poses that reflect each pet’s familiar look and personality.
The team has been serving customers since 1984 and has operated as a full-time pet preservation studio since 1993, giving them decades of focused experience with companion animals.
Reviews consistently note highly realistic results, with details like fur, markings, and eyes captured so accurately that pets often appear peacefully sleeping or just about to move.
Pricing & Turnaround
Pricing varies by species, size, and complexity, with reptile projects starting around $650–$850 and most pet preservation projects typically totaling about $1,000–$4,000+ including crating and shipping; they offer payment plans and encourage you to review their pricing and shipping information or contact them for specifics.
Standard freeze-dry projects often take about 6–10 months from start to finish, while VIP options can shorten turnaround to roughly 2–3 months depending on the pet and project.
They also offer individual pet cremation, organ and skull preservation, related memorial products such as urns and keepsakes, and detailed guidance on preparation, crating, insured shipping, and logistics.
What Customers Say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the realism and quality of the work, saying their preserved pets look exactly as they remember them and often exceed what photos online suggest.
Most reviewers describe the staff as compassionate, patient, and communicative throughout a difficult time, though a small number report colder or slower interactions.
Clients generally feel turnaround times are clearly explained and reasonable for the detailed process, with many noting that completed work matches or beats the original time estimate and that the wait is worth it.
Find Out More
Based in Circleville, Ohio, they regularly serve pet owners across Ohio and neighboring states, including many who drive in or ship their pets from several hours away.
You can visit their website or contact the studio directly to discuss your pet, review pricing and timelines, and plan transport or an in-person appointment.
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