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Thank you so much for your patience and your interest in my work. I’m currently about two years behind on memorials. Right now, my submission form is open for quote requests only, and scheduling is underway for those on my waitlist first, while I also work through current projects. Please plan for a wait of six months or longer if you submit a quote request. I know this can be a tender time, and I appreciate your patience as I continue catching up.
 

To ensure pet memorials have secured ship-in dates and smoother completion ship-outs preventing work from being delayed, I have new protocols;

· Once your memorial is scheduled, a $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your ship-out date. This will be applied to your final estimate.

· When I receive your pet, an additional 30% deposit is due and will be credited toward your total balance.

Due to my current workload, high demand for memorials, and the quality standards I hold myself to, I’m no longer able to accept as many clients. As a result, ship-out timelines will be longer. Please plan accordingly and be prepared to arrange storage while you wait. Thank you for understanding as I work to eliminate delays and remain considerate of our fellow friends who have also lost their pet. 

Please read before submissions:

• I do NOT do fur, pelts, tails, etc. I do NOT do traditional taxidermy besides a handful of small birds per year; If you are looking for those services please visit my FAQ below for suggested talented artists.

• Please make sure you have a freezer set up and ready for your wait

• Be aware I no longer can accommodate living pets on the waitlist. You will need to contact me again once they have passed. (Protocol on how to store your pet are coming).

• Please be honest about size, weight and what type of memorial you are wishing to receive, as this will affect the schedule and add additional costs to your original contract.

• My studio hours are Tues-Saturday. Please hang tight as I respond and balance taking care of my current work load. As you can assume, due to the nature of my work, I am not in front of my computer often and will respond when I can.
  

I am so sorry for your loss but hope we can create a beautiful memorial together
xo, A

FAQ

TIME LINE: I am currently focusing on my current client load but will get to your email within 7-10days. Firstly, to qualify for a memorial, your pet MUST be frozen in a freezer. Most vet offices are totally willing to hold your pet as long as there are specific plans - if you are LOCAL to KC and do not have access to a long term freezer and and ONLY want a skull memorial please email us or Heartland Aquamation - All my memorials take about 1-2years or more for full articulations. I am only one person, so thank you for your patience.

HOW LONG DO MEMORIALS TAKE: Due to using dermestid beetles - my process takes about a year or more from start to finish. Euthanasia and flea medication effects my colony - that does not mean I cannot take your pet, but be aware that affects the process. I am methodical and focus on the integrity of the bones for longevity rather than working quickly. Check out my blog or instagram for more behind the scenes (I am currently in progress on clients from mid 2023)

NEW CLIENTS: I apologize ahead of time for the late night response as I am in the studio during the day and away from my computer/ phone. In the meantime, please make sure your pet is wrapped tight and frozen (not in a cooler but inside a freezer); you can ask your veterinarian office to help with wrapping or holding them while we figure out memorial details. Talk to you soon!

TRADITIONAL TAXIDERMY: *I am not taking on taxidermy clients or tanned pelts - please reach out to the talented Precious Creatures Lauren Kane, Gotham Taxidermy Divya, or for freeze-dried taxidermy Shane Eddy Wildlife and Pet Taxidermy - Canadian Inquiries; Unfortunately, I cannot work with clients outside of the U.S. due to regulations.

CURRENT CLIENTS: I sincerely apologize - due to covid delays, chemical shortages that have happened years ago I am still trying to catch up; Expect an additional year to your estimate of completion. I will email as soon as possible, xo

ORACLE: For online order issues or other shop inquires, please email oraclenaturalscience@gmail.com Any inquiries of local Bats, Birds, Owls, Raptors, and certain Furbearer's are federally/state protected and we cannot work on this project for you. Even a feather is illegal to have in your possession. In the state of Missouri you also need a permit to pick up road kill. If you do have the proper permitting please hang tight for a response; if not, my best advice is to give that animal a nice burial to honor it's memory. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience.

CANADA: Unfortunately, I cannot work with clients outside of the U.S. due to regulations.

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding,
A