“How did you get into this?” — it’s the question we’re asked most, usually with a look of genuine curiosity.
Second Life Pet Preservation (originally Second Life Freeze Dry) was founded by Chuck, a pioneer in pet freeze-dry preservation who spent 15 years building one of the most trusted services in the country. Chuck trained under Mac (Mike McCullough) of Mac’s Taxidermy and Freeze Dry — one of the premier pet freeze-dry practitioners in the U.S., whose work has been featured on 20/20 and in the Wall Street Journal. Over time, Chuck evolved the business from wildlife preservation to serving all types of pets — broadening the mission and building a devoted community of clients along the way.
When Chuck was ready to pass the torch, it found its way to exactly the right hands.
The team now leading Second Life Pet Preservation (formerly Second Life Freeze Dry) came to this work first as a client. After the sudden, devastating loss of a soul pet — a loss that felt unbearable and completely unexpected — pet preservation brought real comfort and a way to keep that bond alive. That personal experience became a calling. After training directly with Chuck, the new team has carried his legacy forward — bringing this deeply meaningful service to a wider audience across Westchester and New York City.
Under new leadership, Second Life Pet has carved out a specialty in cats and dogs up to 15 pounds — allowing us to deliver the highest level of care, consistency, and artistry for every pet entrusted to us.
Since inception with Mac, hundreds of pet owners have trusted Second Life Pet Preservation to give their beloved companion a Second Life.
If you’re considering freeze-dry preservation for your companion, we’re here to walk you through every step of the process — with warmth, honesty, and the understanding that only comes from having been in your shoes.