After 103 years, this L.A. prop maker finds new success freeze-drying dead pets
Briefly

In North Hollywood, Bischoff's the Animal Kingdom, a 103-year-old taxidermy business, has resonated with pet owners seeking unique ways to memorialize their deceased pets. The atmosphere is surprisingly lively as animals like cats, parrots, and dogs pose in playful postures, all meticulously preserved. Services range from full-body taxidermy to smaller keepsakes, offering cherished memories that go beyond traditional burials. Clients often express comfort in having their beloved pets near, as expressed by Zoe Hays, whose preserved dog, Pixie, continues to hold a special place in her life.
These animals are also all dead.
The business is multifold - Bischoff's creates and rents out prop animals to film studios, museums and nature centers.
It was honestly really comforting to have her back, and just be able to touch her and, in a sense, talk to her too.
Such services provide closure in ways that, clients say, traditional burials or urns cannot.
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