Owner of Chimera Taxidermy, Maddy, recently made a rug out of a Golden Retriever for a family that lost their beloved pet. She said more and people are going this route of honoring their animal and to remember them everyday. A lot of people just don’t get it. Why wouldn’t you just have the dogs ashes or something, right? Maddy said the idea isn’t for everyone but claimed “… it’s more rewarding to be able to help people with their grief and allow them to keep a part of their pet forever.” Some people really like it because they get to see their stuffed kitty on the mantle just like the old days. Whatever makes you happy I guess. Personally, if you’re going to the route of taxidermy, why not just try to clone the pet at that point. Have them around still, just in a slightly different version. Taxidermy just seems a little too haunting for my taste. – Ali
