TaxidermyXPreserved Pets
Taxidermist in Moreno Valley, California
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PetsAbout Preserved Pets
Preserved Pets is a taxidermy studio located in Moreno Valley, California that focuses exclusively on pet preservation and freeze‑drying.
They serve clients in Southern California and across the country by offering a more heartfelt alternative to burial or cremation through lifelike preserved pets.
The studio positions itself as an award‑winning specialist and states it is the only in‑house, non‑mass‑production pet preservation provider of its kind in California.
Animal Mount Types
fish
birds
small game
reptiles
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- • Iguana
pets
Animal Mount Details
They work on a wide range of pets, including small and large companion animals, birds, fish, rabbits, and reptiles.
Their work centers on full‑body preservations, often posed in natural resting or display positions and sometimes integrated into beds, stands, cages, or tanks.
They report providing pet preservation services since 1996 and have freeze‑dried hundreds of pets of many types and sizes.
They emphasize compassion, attention to detail, and maintaining the individuality of each pet rather than using generic forms, with all freeze‑drying done in‑house one pet at a time.
Pricing & Turnaround
Pricing is quoted case by case by phone, tiered mainly by weight and complexity, with no hidden fees, available payment plans, and claims that freeze‑drying usually costs less than traditional taxidermy.
Typical turnaround is about 2–4 months depending on the pet, and while they say they do not rush work unless special arrangements are made, reviews describe mixed experiences with expedited timelines.
They offer pet freeze‑drying with a stated one‑year no‑shrivel warranty and support remote clients through shipping kits, detailed shipping instructions, and coordination by FedEx or UPS.
What Customers Say
Reviews are mixed: many customers describe the results as lifelike, beautiful, and comforting, while others report serious issues such as distorted proportions, visible seams, or changes in the mount over time.
Service feedback is also mixed, with several reviewers praising the owner as kind, compassionate, and communicative, and others reporting rude phone interactions, ignored emails, and disputes over refunds.
Some reviewers feel the pricing is reasonable for the specialized work and become repeat clients, while others feel disappointing results did not justify the cost and raise concerns about rushed turnaround on certain jobs.
Find Out More
They operate from Moreno Valley, California, serving local pet owners and clients nationwide primarily through carefully managed shipping rather than a public storefront.
You can contact them by phone, email, or online form—available 24/7 due to the unpredictable timing of pet loss—to discuss your pet, pricing, shipping options, and next steps; their exact address is provided after inquiry and appointment.
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