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What is pet cryopreservation? Everything you need to know

Learn how this advanced process preserves your pet’s body for potential future revival, and explore Tomorrow.bio’s services.
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Cryopreservation
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April 15 2025
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Pet Cryopreservation
Alessia Casali

Considering pet cryopreservation is a deeply personal and emotional choice. For many, it reflects the strong bond we form with our animal companions — a relationship that doesn't simply end when life does. Pet cryopreservation offers a scientifically advanced way to preserve a pet’s biological essence, potentially allowing for revival in the future as technology evolves.

Understanding pet cryopreservation

Pet cryopreservation involves preserving your pet at ultra-low temperatures. The goal is to maintain the pet’s genetic and cellular integrity, with the hope that future medical advances may one day allow for restoration or revival.

The science behind it

Cryopreservation relies on fundamental principles of biology and chemistry. When biological materials are exposed to extremely cold conditions, cellular processes slow down to a halt. This “pause” helps prevent decay and deterioration. Using liquid nitrogen, samples are cooled to -196°C (-320,8°F). Sophisticated techniques are used to minimize ice crystal formation, which could otherwise damage cells. This precision makes long-term preservation possible, keeping the material viable for potential use in the future.

Why pet owners choose cryopreservation

The decision to cryopreserve a pet isn’t only scientific — it’s emotional. It’s about preserving a cherished bond and honoring a life shared.

As veterinary science continues to progress — particularly in fields like cloning and regenerative medicine — the decision to preserve a pet today may open up future possibilities we can’t yet fully imagine. Cryopreservation is a way of keeping that door open.

How the process works

Pet cryopreservation involves a series of carefully guided steps designed to support both pet and owner throughout the journey.

Initial consultation

The process begins with a consultation to explore options and costs, ask questions, and understand the implications of cryopreservation. This conversation ensures the pet owner can make an informed, supported decision, tailored to their needs.

Collection

Once the decision is made, a team is deployed to begin the cryopreservation process as quickly as possible. The pet’s body is stabilized and transported to the cryopreservation facility, where it is prepared for long-term storage. Timing and precision are key.

Cryopreservation and storage

At the facility, the pet’s body is gradually cooled and carefully cryopreserved using proven techniques designed to prevent damage. It is then stored in a secure, temperature-controlled environment using liquid nitrogen, where it remains until potential revival becomes possible in the future.

Supporting the emotional journey

Cryopreservation is not just a technical process — it's an emotional one. That’s why support is available at every stage. Whether you're navigating grief, curiosity, or hope, having someone to talk to or resources to turn to makes a real difference. Compassionate care and clear communication help guide families through this unique experience.

A community that understands

Many others have walked this path. That’s why connecting with a like-minded community can be so powerful. From articles to support groups and shared stories, there’s a growing network of people who understand what you're going through — and who are choosing to preserve the memory and presence of their pets in a meaningful way.

Looking toward the future

Pet cryopreservation may not guarantee a future reunion, but it offers something incredibly valuable: hope. It’s a way of keeping possibilities open — rooted in science, guided by care, and inspired by love.

No matter what method you choose, your pet deserves dignity, precision, and compassion. And as research and medical technology advance, those choices may one day lead to something more.

Explore pet cryopreservation with Tomorrow.bio

At Tomorrow.bio, we’re proud to offer cryopreservation services for pets — using our cutting-edge technology to ensure the highest standards of care and storage.

Not sure where to start? Try our free online calculator to get a quick estimate based on your preferences and location.

Have questions or need guidance? Our team is here to help — with no pressure, just book a consultation and have a chat with us.

Let’s preserve not just memories, but possibilities.

About Tomorrow.bio

At Tomorrow.bio, we are dedicated to advancing the science of cryopreservation with the goal of giving people a second chance at life. As Europe’s leading human cryopreservation provider, we focus on rapid, high-quality standby, stabilization, and storage of terminal patients — preserving them until future medical technologies may allow revival and treatment.

Our mission is to make human cryopreservation a reliable and accessible option for everyone. We believe that no life should end because current medical capabilities fall short.

Our vision is a future where death is optional — where people have the freedom to choose long-term preservation in the face of terminal illness or fatal injury, and to awaken when medicine has caught up.

Interested in learning more or becoming a member?

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