URGENT NOTICE

 

Is your pet critically ill, near death, or already deceased?

 

Time can be important. The quality of cryonic preservation may depend in part on how soon cooling and other procedures can begin after death.

 

Call Cryonics Institute now:  1-586-791-5961

Pet Cryonics

Cryonics Institute provides long-term cryogenic preservation for pets after death, in the hope that future advances in science may someday make repair and revival possible.

Preserve the Possibility of a Future for the Pet You Love

For many of us, a pet is part of our family. Pet cryonics offers an alternative to burial or cremation: preserving your pet at cryogenic temperature after death in the hope that advances in future science may someday make repair and revival possible.

 

No one can promise that revival will ever become possible. Cryonics is about preserving a possibility that would otherwise be lost.

What Is Pet Cryonics?

Pet cryonics is the preservation of a pet after death at extremely low temperatures.

 

The goal is to preserve as much of the pet's physical structure as possible in the hope that future advances in medicine and technology may someday make it possible to repair the damage that caused death, repair damage associated with the preservation process, and restore the pet to life.

 

That technology does not exist today.

 

No human (or mammal) cryopreserved using current cryonics methods has ever been revived. Whether revival will someday become possible is unknown. Cryonics is not a promise of another life. It is an effort to preserve the possibility of one.

 

Cryonics Institute's Pet Cryonic Storage Agreement expressly recognizes these uncertainties and does not guarantee future revival.

How Does Pet Cryonics Work?

1. Make Arrangements in Advance

The best time to learn about pet cryonics is before it is needed.

 

Contact Cryonics Institute, review the arrangements, complete the necessary paperwork, and think through how your pet would be transported to CI when the time comes.

 

Advance planning can make an emotionally difficult situation considerably easier.

2. Begin Cooling After Death

Cryonic procedures begin only after the pet has died.

 

Prompt cooling is important. Depending upon the circumstances, the owner, veterinarian, or others assisting with the pet may need to begin initial cooling and prepare the pet for transportation.

 

Preservation quality may depend on the speed with which procedures begin and on the condition in which the pet reaches CI.

3. Transport the Pet to Cryonics Institute

The pet must be transported to Cryonics Institute's facility in Clinton Township, Michigan, or another facility designated by CI. 

 

Transportation arrangements depend on distance, timing, and circumstances.

4. Long-Term Cryogenic Preservation

Cryonics Institute prepares the pet for long-term storage and maintains the pet at cryogenic temperature.

 

The objective is preservation for as long as necessary in the hope that future science may eventually develop technologies capable of repair and revival.

Why Choose Cryonics Instead of Burial or Cremation?

People choose pet cryonics for a very personal reason:

 

They are not ready to conclude that today's limits must necessarily be tomorrow's limits.

 

Burial and cremation accept the loss of the physical structure of the pet.

Cryonics takes a different approach. It attempts to preserve that structure in the hope that future science may someday be able to do things that are impossible today.

 

For people who believe that medicine and technology will continue to advance, preservation offers something burial and cremation cannot:

the possibility—however uncertain—of a future opportunity.

Interested in Pet Cryonics?

We'll Send You the Information You Need

You do not need to make a decision today.

 

Request our Pet Cryonics Information and learn:

  • How pet cryonics works
  • What you can do to prepare in advance
  • What should happen when your pet dies
  • How transportation to Cryonics Institute works
  • What pet cryonics costs
  • What cryonics can—and cannot—promise
  • How to make arrangements with CI

Ready to learn what cryonics can do for your pet?  Click here for a comprehensive brochure on how to prepare now.

What Does Pet Cryonics Cost?

The Cryonics Institute Pet Cryonic Storage Agreement specifies a cryopreservation fee of:

$5,800 (cat)

$5,800 (dog up to 15 pounds)

plus $150 for each additional pound

 

The fee must be paid by the time the pet is delivered to Cryonics Institute and is nonrefundable under the current agreement. This fee covers a whole-body preservation for your pet. CI does not do head-only or brain-only preservation.

 

The pet's owner is responsible for transportation to CI. Depending upon circumstances, additional expenses may therefore be involved in transportation, veterinary assistance, preparation, or related services.

 

If you are not a member of CI:  you can join CI to take advantage of our pet cryonics services. An Annual Membership is $120/year plus a $200 initiation fee. A Lifetime Membership is a one-time fee of $1,250 and no initiation fee.

 

If you are considering pet cryonics, contact us so we can explain what may be involved in your particular situation.

Why Cryonics Institute?

Choosing cryonics means trusting an organization with an extraordinarily long-term responsibility.

 

During the last 50 years, CI has become the largest provider of cryonics services in the world for both humans and pets. 

 

We are a member-based nonprofit organization whose mission centers on cryonic preservation and the possibility that future scientific advances may make restoration possible.

 

For pet owners, CI offers the opportunity to place a beloved animal into the same kind of long-term cryogenic environment that underlies its human cryonics program.

What Matters Most

  • Experience
       Over 50 years of experience with cryogenic preservation.
  • Continuity and Longevity
       An organization designed around the long-term responsibilities of cryonic storage.
  • Affordability
       CI's fees for pet cryonics (full-body preservation) are the lowest available anywhere. 
  • A Dedicated Cryonics Organization
       Pet preservation is performed by an organization whose primary purpose and expertise are cryonics—not by a general pet aftercare company.

A recent tour of the Cryonics Institute facilities (building #2) where patients and pets are stored in the cryostats you see here. 

The Best Time to Arrange Cryonics For Your Pet Is Before You Need It

The death of a pet can be sudden, and even when it is expected, it is an emotional time.

 

Planning ahead allows you to:

  • Understand what needs to happen
  • Discuss your wishes with your veterinarian
  • Complete the necessary CI paperwork
  • Consider transportation arrangements
  • Have supplies or instructions available if needed
  • Make financial arrangements in advance
  • Avoid having to make decisions during a crisis

You do not need to know exactly when your pet will die to begin planning.

In fact, we encourage pet owners interested in cryonics to contact us well in advance.

How Does My Pet Get to Cryonics Institute?

Cryonics Institute's pet storage facility is located in Clinton Township, Michigan (near Detroit).

 

Responsibility for transporting your pet to CI rests with you. CI may provide assistance at its discretion, but transportation circumstances vary widely depending upon location and timing. As an international transportation hub, Detroit has many transport options.

 

If you live within driving distance, transportation may be relatively straightforward. If you live farther away, planning becomes more important.

        

When you contact CI, tell us where you live and the condition of your pet so we can help you understand the issues that should be considered.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can a Cryopreserved Pet Be Revived Today?

No.

 

Current science cannot revive a pet—or a human—after cryonic preservation. Cryonics depends upon the possibility that future technologies may eventually make repair and revival possible.

 

No one knows whether or when that will happen.

Is Revival Guaranteed?

No.

 

No one can guarantee that any cryopreserved pet will ever be revived. The probability of eventual success is unknown. 

When Should I Make Arrangements?

Ideally, well before your pet dies.

 

Planning in advance gives you time to understand the process, complete paperwork, consider transportation, speak with your veterinarian, and prepare for what will need to happen when the time comes.

What If My Pet Is Already Very Ill?

Contact Cryonics Institute now.

 

The closer your pet is to death, the more important advance communication becomes.

 

Call: 586-791-5961

What If My Pet Has Already Died?

Call Cryonics Institute immediately.

 

Whether cryonic preservation remains practical will depend upon the circumstances, including how much time has passed, the pet's condition, temperature, location, and transportation options.

 

Do not assume either that it is too late or that preservation will necessarily be possible. Contact CI so the circumstances can be evaluated.

Does My Veterinarian Have to Be Involved?

Not necessarily in every situation, but veterinary cooperation can be very helpful, particularly when death is anticipated.

 

If you are planning ahead, we recommend discussing your wishes with your veterinarian before a crisis occurs.

How Quickly Does Cooling Need to Begin?

Generally, sooner is better.

 

The effectiveness of cryopreservation generally depends upon the speed with which preservation begins after death.

 

That is one reason advance planning and immediate contact with CI are important.

Can I Visit Cryonics Institute?

Yes, you are welcome to visit our facility before and after making your cryonics decision for your pet. In fact, some of our members make regular visits to their beloved pets, and we make every effort to accommodate them.

How Long Will My Pet Remain Cryopreserved?

Cryonics is intended as long-term preservation.

 

The objective is to maintain the pet at cryogenic temperature until such time—if ever—that revival and repair are considered scientifically and practically possible. There is no expiration date. 

You Don't Have to Decide Today. But You Can Prepare Today.

If pet cryonics is something you might consider, the best first step is simply to learn more.

 

We will send you information explaining the process, the costs, the uncertainties, and the steps you can take now so you are prepared when the time comes. 

Click here for more information...

Is Your Situation Urgent?

If your pet is critically ill, near death, or has already died:

 

Do not wait for an email response.

Call Cryonics Institute now:

586-791-5961

Cryonics Institute
24355 Sorrentino Court
Clinton Township, Michigan 48035 USA

 

Phone: 586-791-5961
Email: info@cryonics.org

Cryonics is an experimental procedure. Cryonics Institute cannot guarantee that any cryopreserved human or animal will ever be revived. Future revival depends upon scientific and technological advances that do not exist today.