I make rugs out of dead pets. People say it's sick but it's beautiful

Sweetums had always been a steadfast companion, and now, even in death, the beloved chihuahua remains by its owner’s side — immortalized through the delicate craft of taxidermy.

Sweetums’ preservation is just one of many heartfelt projects undertaken by Lauren Kane, a master taxidermist known for transforming cherished pets into lasting memorials.

Speaking exclusively to the DailyMail.com, Kane, 35, owner of Precious Taxidermy in Redlands, , shares some of her most intricate and astonishing creations.

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