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Mounts after house fire
« on: April 12, 2012, 09:32:02 PM »
A friend had his house catch fire today, first thing I tought of was his cougar mount. House is probably totaled but the cat came through with just smoke damage but got hot enough to melt a smoke detector lower on the wall. It is mounted laying on a log. Looks like the hyde may have shrunk back a little around the mouth but looks good considering. Anybody have any advice on saving this mount and a blacktail mount he has. That cat is awesome, a big cat, I hope it can be salvaged.

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Re: Mounts after house fire
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2012, 09:52:40 PM »
Post some pic's

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Re: Mounts after house fire
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2012, 09:58:36 PM »
my house caught fire in 2004, be careful with the mounts, they sprayed water in the house, alot of moisture in the air. Then they put in radiant heaters I had five of the mounts crack because they were hydrated and then dried to quickly.

There is some stuff on the market that will get the smoke smell out I thin I still have a gallon of it.

Like Michelle said post some pics of it.

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Re: Mounts after house fire
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2012, 10:00:18 PM »
I have some pics of us with the cat when he shot it but i didnt get any post fire pics today.

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Re: Mounts after house fire
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2012, 10:05:24 PM »
Here is a pic. I will try for some post fire pics tommorow.

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Re: Mounts after house fire
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2012, 10:06:38 PM »
Sorry to hear about the fire, that really is too bad.

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Re: Mounts after house fire
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2012, 07:55:30 AM »
That's too bad about the fire, Hope all is well.
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Re: Mounts after house fire
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2012, 07:57:44 AM »
That really sucks, one of my worst fears.

 


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