 In an Instagram post on her company's account, Maddy wrote: "Beautiful old golden retriever preserved as a pelt for his family. Finally ready to head home." In the comments, she explained that "the pelt has been tanned and turned to leather so the fur won't fall out". Speaking to Yahoo News, Maddy continued: "Pet taxidermy has only really become more popular in the last five years or so, so it's a very new thing to see for most people. "Some are more of a sentimental keepsake, others are on display resting in their beds or however their owners wanted them preserved." Maddy has been asked to preserve lots of different animals, including rats, rabbits, goats and guinea pigs. The taxidermist admits it's "definitely not for everyone" and she said she "absolutely respects that". Taxidermist Maddy explains that it's not for everyone ( Facebook) More families are choosing unique ways to prolong their pets ( Facebook) Though she finds it incredibly rewarding to help owners with their grief and "allow them to keep a part of their pet forever". After sharing a video of the golden retriever rug online, Maddy){kind=link}
A grieving family who lost their beloved pet dog have found a way to preserve the golden retriever forever, after enlisting a taxidermist to transform the dead animal into a rug to remember him by
When a beloved pet passes away, many owners will make the decision to preserve their memory in a special way. Whether that be having their name engraved on a bench, getting a tattoo using their ashes or donating to an animal shelter in their honour.
One mourning family has chosen to transform their late golden retriever into a rug, so they will always be reminded of the fluffy pooch at home. Australian company Chimera Taxidermy was hired to create the memorial keepsake, and business owner Maddy, 29, says it’s not an unusual request – pet taxidermy is on the rise.
In an Instagram post on her company’s account, Maddy wrote: “Beautiful old golden retriever preserved as a pelt for his family. Finally ready to head home.”
In the comments, she explained that “the pelt has been tanned and turned to leather so the fur won’t fall out”.