Testimonials - Animal Family Pet Preservation - Page 4 : Animal Family Pet Preservation

September 21, 2021 Brandon Hull

"Excellent Experience Start To Finish. Kate And Staff Are True Professionals! Eased Are Minds Every Step. The Results Are Amazing!! Tiago Is In His Favorite Spot Now, Handsome As Ever, It Is So Comforting. Thanks A Million!!!!!"

September 11, 2021 Lynn Martinez

"I am at an uncharacteristic loss for words as I try to express my complete and utter satisfaction and delight, after having just picked up my dear kitty, Sissy, and Lovebird, Peaches, from Animal Family Pet. My experience with master taxidermist, Mark Maier, his son, Sam, and the exceptional staff of family members and devoted assistants at AFP, was nothing short of amazing ... from my very first contact, to the tears of joy I couldn't contain when I saw my beloved pets again. We chose to drive to Ohio when Sissy and Peaches were ready to go home and I'm so glad we did, as it was wonderful to meet Mark and one of his compassionate assistants, Kari, in person. Mark is a soft-spoken man, humble despite his daunting talent, and is one of a very small number of taxidermists patient enough to deal with grieving pet owners, which says a lot about him as a person. One only needs to look at the company's Facebook page to see sample after sample of their phenomenal work. I know from past experience that small birds are very difficult to mount, but the folks at AFP took painstaking care of little Peaches and he looks just great. And Sissy looks exactly as she did before liver disease drained her strength and took her life. Her all-important eyes - beyond outstanding. Preserving my pets for all time has been something I've always done and will continue to do. It's the only way I can deal with the painful loss. I'm just thankful to have found Animal Family Pet, where I know my dearest of friends will be treated with the utmost care and dignity. It is true what they say, that the only time a pet breaks your heart is when theirs stops beating. Thank you, Animal Family Pet, for being there to mend so many of ours. Lynn Martinez West Caldwell, NJ"

January 30, 2021 Stephanie Honzik

"My dog Harley will always mean everything to me. I was at complete loss of what to do when he passed. Although I had never heard of freeze drying a pet before, this made the most sense to me. I spent hours reviewing different places and felt the most comfortable with Animal Family Pet Preservation. They were extremely patient with me through every stage of the process. Having Harley physically home again is truly life changing. I will always be so grateful to Animal Family Pet Preservation for giving me a lifetime with my little guy."

November 2, 2020 Kelly Howell

"I haven’t even gotten my baby back and I have nothing but wonderful things to say. I lost my best friend and part of my soul a year and a half ago. I always knew that I would have my precious love preserved and I’m so blessed to have found this amazing family. I called shortly after Cheyenne’s passing and was greeted with sympathy, respect and specific instructions on how to properly preserve her until we were ready to begin the process. When the day finally came to travel with Cheyenne for her makeover, We were greeted by Mark and was given as much information as we wanted— for me, that was every detail. It’s not for everyone but I wanted to know. He was so kind as we were there for nearly 2 hours with Cheyenne, loving, hugging and kissing on her and taking in every last scent of her. He listened as we told stories about her life and the profound impact she had on ours. He never rushed us and told us to take all the time we needed before leaving her in his care. Kate has also been amazing. I sent her countless photos, labeling what I liked about the way she looked in each one. She called moments after to go through them with me to make sure that they understood what was wanted and even said how much she enjoyed looking through them. If you are even slightly considering memorializing your pet in this way, I would encourage you to watch the video on their website. Many people have told me I was crazy or “how could you do that?!?” Mark explains it so well, not really advocating for it, but just explaining all the options that are available and not to feel rushed into a decision. These are absolutely wonderful people with amazing hearts and unbelievable results. Im so blessed to have found them."

November 19, 2019 Perrys Termite

"When my wife and I lost our Akita (Bella), we had a hard time deciding what to do. Cremation is what most people do and it was assumed that that's what we were going to do. But why? Bella had the sweetest face and the softest fluffy fur. We cant' cremate her. If we cremate her, we won't be able to touch her, or hug her ever again and all we'll have left are pictures, video and memories; all of which will fade away in time. We researched pet preservation and looked into several company's; from different parts of the country. I stumbled upon Mark Maiers' YouTube video on preserving pets (The Pet Preservation Process Explained) and that's all it took. No more researching others' and what they do. I found the person who could preserve our Bella. We called Animal Family Pet Preservation in Chillicothe Ohio and talked to a sweet person named Katie (Kate) and the process had begun. We sent 30+ pictures of Bella, in various positions and poses and we mentioned all the things that we were hoping they could give back to Bella. Wow! Did they ever. Mark was able to give (back) to Bella all the things that were special to us; her curled and over-lapping paws, fluffy tale and fur, tilted head, sweet eyes and he left her gray face as it was, when we last saw her. Animal Family Pet Preservation has a VIP program, which enabled us to get Bella back in less than half the time of a normal procedure. The VIP program was an additional fee, but well worth it to us. We were able to get our Bella back in 2 months; instead of the normal 6-8 months. We're so glad we did the VIP program. We would HIGHLY recommend Mark and his team at Animal Family Preservation. Their work is incredible. Ken & Diana Perry"