Pet Genetic Preservation

Preserve cat, dog & horse genetics with DNA preservation & DNA storage

Preserve cat, dog & horse genetics with DNA preservation and DNA storage at Gemini Genetics

Pet & Equine Genetic Preservation & DNA Storage

We are proud to offer a world leading service in cat, dog and equine genetic preservation and DNA storage. With over 30 years of experience in DNA cryopreservation, and state of the art facilities, we provide our clients with the very highest standard of pet & equine DNA preservation and DNA storage. Once DNA has been preserved at our UK facility, the pet’s genetics can be stored indefinitely. This means the DNA can be kept in storage for as long as required by the animal owner.

What is Pet Genetic Preservation?

Pet genetic preservation refers to the preservation of cat, dog and horse DNA, so that it can be stored indefinitely, and used in the future. At Gemini Genetics, the DNA is preserved to create a genetic twin to the original donor animal. i.e. to allow for cloning of the original cat, dog or horse. Pet genetic preservation involves firstly sterilization of the genetic sample, to ensure high quality DNA preservation, followed by storage of the DNA at -196 degrees Celsius using our specialized protective freezing agent. This freezing agent is critical to ensure the preserved DNA retains its living format and so can be used in the future for cloning of your cat, dog or horse.

Pet Genetic Preservation Sample Type

Genetic preservation starts with a skin sample taken from your cat, dog or horse. This skin sample contains the DNA of your original animal and its whole genetic profile. The skin sample can be taken while your animal companion is alive, upon veterinary approval, or after your pet has passed away. You have 5 days after your pet has passed away to submit a skin sample for DNA preservation. The animal’s skin sample should be kept chilled and never frozen ahead of submission, to optimise the opportunity for viable DNA recovery.

Once the cat, dog or horse skin sample has arrived at our UK facility, we use our state of the art DNA cryopreservation facilities and over 30 years of experience in regenerative DNA preservation, to safely cryopreserve and store your pets genetics.

Genetic Preservation Sample Type

Genetic preservation at Gemini Genetics starts with a skin sample taken from your cat, dog or horse. This skin sample can be taken while your animal companion is alive, upon veterinary approval, or after your pet has passed away. You have 5 days after your pet has passed away to submit a skin sample for DNA preservation. The animal’s skin sample should be kept chilled and never frozen ahead of submission, to protect the DNA viability for future cloning.

Once the cat, dog or horse skin sample has arrived at our UK facility, we use our state of the art cryopreservation facilities and over 30 years of experience in regenerative DNA preservation, to safely cryopreserve and store your pets genetics.

UK Based

State of the Art Facility

Over 30 Years Experience

Indefinite Preservation

Skin Sample Required

ViaGen Pets & Equine Partner

UK Based

International Operation

World Leading Procedures

DNA Storage At Gemini Genetics

Once DNA has been preserved, we ensure the very highest standard of DNA storage for the preserved cat, dog and equine genetic material. Our DNA storage containers are fully alarmed, with 24/7 monitoring of storage temperature. All genetic samples are divided between 2 storage tanks, for extra security of the valuable DNA. Our DNA storage facility is fireproof and equipped with full CCTV, and a further option exists for genetic sample storage between our premises here in the UK, and those of our US based cloning partner, ViaGen Pets & Equine. These facilities and options for DNA storage across 2 separate geographical locations are the very best practices in valuable genetic resource preservation & DNA storage.

Cloning After Pet DNA Storage

Once your cat, dog and equine DNA samples are stored at Gemini Genetics, there is no time pressure to clone straight away. Our genetic preservation service provides for an indefinite shelf life on the preserved DNA. Once you are ready to clone, our partnership with ViaGen Pets & Equine allows to you easily proceed to this stage. Using specialized shipping containers, we can safety and effectively ship the preserved DNA from our UK facility to ViaGen Pets & Equine, to allow you to proceed to cat, dog or equine cloning.

How To Start Genetic Preservation

To begin genetic preservation for your cat, dog or horse, we firstly need a skin sample. Full details on the skin sample needed and process for shipping can be found on our instructions page here for cats and dogs, and here for equine. You can also contact our centre directly via completion of the below enquiry form.

DNA Storage At Gemini Genetics

At Gemini Genetics, we ensure the very highest standard of DNA storage for our preserved cat, dog and equine genetic material. Our liquid nitrogen storage containers are fully alarmed, with 27/7 monitoring of storage temperature. All genetic samples are also divided between 2 storage tanks, for extra security of the valuable DNA resource. Our storage facility is fireproof and equipped with full CCTV, and a further option exists for sample storage between our premises here in the UK, and those of our US based cloning partner, ViaGen Pets & Equine. These facilities and options for storage across 2 separate geographical locations are the very best practices in valuable genetic resource preservation & storage.

Cloning After Pet DNA Storage

Once your cat, dog and equine DNA samples are stored at Gemini Genetics, there is no time pressure to clone straight away. Our genetic preservation service provides for an indefinite shelf life on the preserved DNA material. Once you are ready to clone, our partnership with ViaGen Pets & Equine allows to you easily proceed to this stage. Using specialized shipping containers, we can safety and effectively ship the preserved DNA from our UK facility to ViaGen Pets & Equine, to allow you to proceed to cat, dog or equine cloning.

How To Start Genetic Preservation

Testimonials

Bennett family, owners of dogs Boo & Bertie

Our two pet dogs had been best friends and part of our family for their entire life. Over 15 years together. When they passed away, Gemini Genetics safely preserved their DNA. And we are now in the stages of sending to their partner, ViaGen Pets & Equine, to complete the cloning. Both Gemini Genetics and ViaGen Pets & Equine have been brilliant to work with. Compassionate and there to help at a time that was very difficult for our family. Highly recommend and very thankful of their service.

Bennett family, owners of dogs Boo & Bertie

Louisa Hall, owner of pony Billy

I sadly lost my once in a life time and childhood pony in April this year. After being utterly lost as to what to do, I found Gemini Genetics and contacted them to see if they could help. Learning that I could have my horse’s DNA preserved in such a way as to be able to bring him back in the future was such a reassurance and comfort to me at the time of his loss. Their service was great, and I now dream of one day having my beautiful boy and best friend back with me again.

Louisa Hall, owner of pony Billy

Felicity Edwards, owner of cat Mable

‘The service provided by Gemini Genetics was second to none. Their team were incredibly helpful and compassionate at the time of losing my pet cat Mable and have helped me preserve her genetics for the future. I’m hoping to complete the cloning process next year and bring back my lovely girl so we can continue our time together’

Felicity Edwards, owner of cat Mable

Want to know more?

For more information on pet cloning, please contact Gemini Genetics!

Emergency enquiry? Please phone our centre on 01948 668 057

or email info@geminigenetics.com

Want to know more?

For more information on pet cloning, please contact Gemini Genetics!

Emergency enquiry? Please phone our centre on 01948 668 057

or email info@geminigenetics.com