Sam Piassek🌿

I’ve been getting some extra inquiries regarding memorials here on tumblr lately, and wanted to share some recent memorials I have worked on for three different beloved cats. These show some of the many options I offer, including skull and skeletal cleaning, heart preservation, pelt tanning, paw and tail preservation, inked paw prints, etc. My pricing does vary, and I prefer to give personalized quotes depending on different options that are appropriate for each individual. My messages and email are always open for any questions!🖤

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Hello! I currently don’t have a complete list of pricing for memorials, as I offer quite a variety of options for various species. If you feel comfortable sending a message or email with a bit more info about a loved one you may want memorialized, and ideas or options you’re looking for, I can give a personal and appropriate pricing quote, as well as send info on how best to package and ship a loved one to me.

Yes, I know of some pet taxidermists! My number one recommendation is Precious Creature (preciouscreature.com), as well as Gotham_Taxidermy on Instagram! There are some other great ones as well around the US (I am not very familiar with pet taxidermist that are outside of the US).

Hopefully this is helpful!

A few months ago I was asked to articulate a sloth skeleton, which I happily said yes to because, well, how awesome are sloths!? Then I found some more info on what was wanted.. a fully articulated sloth skeleton in a human medical pose, with movable arms! I accepted the challenge, and now this sloth is finished and on the way home to its new owner. It’s been a super interesting challenge, and I’m really happy I was able to do this!

Hi Anon! I’m sorry to hear about that sweet conure.😪 I hope your manager takes this experience into consideration for the future and can try to find much more suitable homes for animals, and listen to advice from others.

As far as getting the bones, you absolutely can clean them by burial. The idea you mention of burying her in a box that is also filled with soil seems like a good idea, though I will be honest in that I do not use burial as a method for cleaning bones, so I cannot give much advice. Another option that I know is popular is to bury her in a pot of soil, so there is less chance of losing any of her tiny, delicate bones. The amount of time will vary, but I usually see others recommending about 6 months to a year before trying to retrieve the bones, and even then sometimes it can take longer.

Hi!

I don’t really have much of a size/weight limit, though animals like adult horses and similar sized animals are a bit too big for me to work on currently.

At the moment, the largest pets in my care are two mastiffs, one French Mastiff / Dogue de Bordeaux (skull cleaning only) and one English Mastiff (full skeletal cleaning and articulation). Pretty much any sized pet/animal up to that is perfectly fine for me to work with and memorialize!

Genesis the gorgeous ~20 year old black Scottish Fold is now finished! I was sent a beautiful painting of Genesis by her human mom as a reference for her pose, and I’m really excited to be able to meet with her mom again to reunite them in person soon. Genesis is such a unique cat, and although I know she is very missed, I am honored to have been able to memorialize and preserve her in a way that she can physically stay with her family for many many years. 🖤

♡ I am posting this memorial with permission. Genesis is a beloved family member, and only kindness will be tolerated. Please be respectful with text and tags.

Jane the boa’s skull cleaning is all finished, and I couldn’t resist taking a bunch of photos of her surrounded by nature. I was told Jane loved being outside and in the grass, so I thought it was extra fitting to have the green leaves in her pictures.🌿 Many snake species have six rows of teeth- two rows on top and two on the bottom, and when they lose a tooth it will regrow. Snake skulls are also made up of multiple non-fused bones that can move slightly, with their mandibles only being connected in the front by soft tissue, which helps the snakes eat animals that are larger than their heads. In these photos you can also see that Jane has a few vertebrae that are fully fused together and to her skull, adding an extra unique trait to her.

♡ I am posting this, and any future updates with permission. Jane is a beloved family member, and only kindness will be tolerated. Please do not tag this post with anything disrespectful.