Gentle goodbyes in the comfort of home

When the time comes, your pet deserves to feel safe, loved, and surrounded by the familiar. Forget Me Not In-Home Euthanasia brings gentle, compassionate euthanasia to your doorstep, so their final moments are filled with everything they know and love.

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Serving Minneapolis and the surrounding areas

If your pet’s life is changing,
you’re in the right place.

As pet owners and lovers ourselves, we know that pets are family. And when they’re nearing the end of their lives, you want the best transition for them, and peace for yourself.

At Forget Me Not, we believe every pet deserves to leave this world the way they lived in it — gently, with love and comfort, and surrounded by familiar sights and sounds, and the people who cherished them most.

Why say goodbye at home?

Your pet feels safe.

Whether comfort means being on their cozy blanket or couch, enjoying their favorite treat, or simply being surrounded by familiar smells and the people they love, your pet stays relaxed for a peaceful transition because they aren't afraid.

Your whole family can be there.

Children, other pets, extended family — everyone who loves them can be present if you want them to be. At home, there are no restrictions on who can hold space for your beloved furry family member.

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You have space to grieve.

With in-home euthanasia, there’s no busy waiting room and no rushed schedule. You can hold them as long as you need and process at your pace.

You’re guided through every step.

From the moment we arrive, we explain everything gently, answer every question, and treat your pet like our own.

Not all availability is listed on our booking page.
Call us at 612-234-5590 for same day, weekend, or holiday requests.

IN-HOME EUTHANASIA FOR CATS, DOGS, & POCKET PETS

Compassionate Euthanasia & Aftercare Services

Dr. Randall comes to your home so your pet can pass surrounded by all that is familiar. Includes travel, gentle euthanasia, and a clay paw print to keep forever. This is for families that are choosing to provide their own aftercare.

Home visits are available in Minneapolis & surrounding areas

$375

IN-HOME PET EUTHANASIA IN MINNEAPOLIS

Gentle Euthanasia
at Home

This package includes travel to your home, gentle euthanasia, and a clay paw print to keep. After you have said your goodbyes, our doctor will place your beloved pet on a soft blanket in a wicker bed and take for communal cremation (cremated with other pets). Their ashes will be spread in forested land in northern Minnesota for their peaceful return to nature.

starting at $475
varies based on pet size

Home Euthanasia &
Communal Cremation

For families who want their pet’s ashes returned to them, this package includes travel, gentle euthanasia, a clay paw print, and individual cremation, so you can be certain the ashes you receive are theirs alone. Ashes are returned in a lovely urn, available for pick-up in Edina or mailed Priority with signature required.

starting at $650
varies based on pet size

Home Euthanasia &
Private Cremation

Dr. Randall comes to your home so your pet can pass surrounded by all that is familiar. Includes travel, gentle euthanasia, and a clay paw print to keep forever.

Learn more at Forget Me Not Aquamation & Comfort Center

Every family is different. We offer flexible options so you can choose what feels right for your pet and your household.

Pre-planning &
End-of-Life Consultations

All euthanasia services can be paired with aquamation aftercare
through our sister center, Forget Me Not Aquamation & Comfort Center.

Not sure if it's time? Our expert guidance is rooted in decades of veterinary expertise to help you navigate difficult end-of-life decisions, weigh your options, and plan a peaceful farewell that honors your pet.

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Gentle Euthanasia
in Our Comfort Center

Aquamation
(Water Cremation)

A pure, low-energy, eco-conscious alternative to flame cremation that uses warm water and gentle flow to return your pet to the earth naturally. You’re left with more of their ashes and none of the harsh environmental impact.

Learn more at Forget Me Not Aquamation & Comfort Center

Learn About Aquamation Aftercare

We’re no strangers to pet loss, which is why we advocate for the most loving way to say goodbye.

Forget Me Not In-Home Euthanasia and Forget Me Not Aquamation & Comfort Center and were created by veterinarian Karen Randall to offer the end-of-life care and aftercare our precious pets deserve. With over three decades of veterinary experience and 15 years specializing in palliative care, gentle euthanasia, aftercare, and pet loss support, we know just how difficult this time in your pet's life can be.

That’s why we’re here to offer comfort, peace of mind, and a dignified final chapter to your pet’s life. At Forget Me Not, you'll find a place where you and your pet are treated like family, and every detail is handled with compassion and transparency.

Whether you're planning ahead or facing farewell today, know that you don’t have to do it alone.

Peace of mind is just a call away

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Call us to share your situation, get answers to any questions you have, and understand your options. Or if you know it’s time, schedule a visit directly.

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Whether you're planning ahead or facing farewell today, we guide you through every step with gentleness and care.

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Decide where you’d like to say goodbye (at home or in our Comfort Center). Both choices are beautiful, peaceful spaces to say goodbye.

Feel prepared

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We take time to get to know your pet, explains what will happen, and guide your family through a peaceful, dignified transition at your pace.

A gentle goodbye

Aftercare & Support

We’re here to help arrange aftercare — including aquamation — and connect you to grief support, meaningful memorials and keepsakes, and our community of fellow pet lovers when you're ready.

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Not all availability is listed on our booking page.
Call us at 612-234-5590 for same day, weekend, or holiday requests.

We’re honored to be part of your pet’s journey

“I have been privileged to receive the compassionate expert care and loving support from Karen Randall several times over the last 12 years. Each of those times was emotionally difficult and sad for me because my beloved pet was ill and/or suffering. There was no other veterinarian euthanasia specialist that I would’ve wanted with me when I said goodbye to my precious pup. Karen was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and kind. Her calm demeanor helped ease me through the process and I was grateful for her loving professionalism when I needed it most. Thank you Karen.”

—JODI
“Our fur-family, Brownie, struggled when taken to the vet, going for car rides, and having to ride in her kennel. Having the ability to have someone come to our home and help us say good-bye was an incredible gift. Karen was very calm, kind, and she did not rush us or our cat. She was very friendly and handled the visit very professionally start to finish. I genuinely had no idea what to expect and was very stressed leading up to her visit. From “hello” she turned that around. I would most definitely encourage others needing to say “good bye” to their fur family to look to this option. I felt so much better knowing we didn’t stress out our cat in her final moments.”

—MICHELLE
"Putting down my cat Zahzoo was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. My cat had aggressive brain cancer, the day after we found out I called Forget Me Not she came out same day. She was so caring with Zahzoo. My family and I put him on his favorite blanket, in his favorite room on a heating pad surrounding him with his favorite toys and toast! Toast was his favorite snack. We pet him and kissed him until he passed he arrived at heaven purring. Forget me not helped my family, myself and Zahzoo through a difficult time. She let us hold him as long as we needed. When it was time for her to take Zahzoo for cremation she brought in a basket and wrapped him in a blanket. I was so blown away. He looked like a sleeping angel. Please, please, please. When you need to put down your baby please use forget me not! I could have not sent my baby Zahzoo to heaven so peacefully with out her."

—ALEXIS
"Any time you lose a pet is hard, but at home Euthanasia makes it less clinical. Putting down my dog Burt was very difficult for me, but it was best for the dog. Dr Karen Randell was very kind and did her best to make my dog and me feel as comfortable as possible under the circumstances. I would recommend Dr Randell to anyone going thru a difficult time of losing a pet. Thank you Dr Randall."

—MIKE
“Highly recommend Dr. Karen Randall - she made the passing of our cat a gentle, calm experience. Our kitty was an anxious cat who generally shied away from strangers. When she came into our home he immediately greeted her like an old friend. His last conscious moments were full of kindness, treats, and chin scratches. She made his passing a peaceful one, and she is there as much for the family as she is the fur family.”

—MOLLY
“During a difficult time of uncertainty and sadness, Forget Me Not Euthanasia eased our burden of the unknown and helped my family say goodbye to our beautiful white fluffball of a cat who blessed us with almost 14 wonderful years. Karen was gentle, caring and made the messiness of losing a loved-one seem lighter and a bit easier to walk through. I am so grateful I found Forget Me Not Euthanasia.”

—ELIZABETH
"We are so happy we decided to use Forget Me Not instead of taking our sick dog to the vet clinic in an awkward and cold setting. The vet that came to our house was amazing. She was compassionate and explained everything to us. We were able to be with our 4 legged friend until the end next to him in a place we know he was comfortable until he fell asleep. I highly recommend using this service."

—TOM
"My experience at Forget Me Not was wonderful. At a difficult time, Dr. Randall was so sensitive and warm. I had such a hard time putting my cat Gizmo to sleep. It was absolute agony to even think about it. But now I feel I could have even done it earlier if I had known about Forget Me Not euthanasia. Nobody tells you that such an awful task can be made better by the caring of one person. No one tells you you don't have to go into the clinic and put him to sleep, among total strangers and cold metallic tables. I'd just barely heard about home euthanasia and thought I would have to inquire further. I'm so glad I did. Next time around, I will definitely be calling on Dr. Randall and Forget Me Not to help in a difficult time."

—MARY
"Saying goodbye to a cherished 4 legged family member is crushing. We’ve had to do it several times and without Karen Randall’s gentle touch, it would be almost impossible. The peacefulness of the home, quiet voices, tears, Karen’s patience and comfort, explanation about what’s happening to our sweet doggie…..all focused on love for our pet, and us! I couldn’t imagine saying goodbye any other way. Thank you, Karen and Forget Me Not. Our doggie was honored and respected until the end."

—ANNE

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You might be wondering…

General questions

In-home euthanasia allows your pet to pass peacefully in a familiar environment — at home, in their favorite spot, surrounded by the people and things they love, without the stress of a clinic visit.
Dr. Karen Randall, a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in pet hospice, palliative care, and end-of-life medicine.
Dogs, cats and pocket pets (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rats, etc. that have fur). No pet is too small. We believe the size of a pet has nothing to do with the size of the love.

Dogs, cats, and pocket pets can also be euthanized in our calm Comfort Center if you prefer.
Yes. For families who prefer it, we also offer euthanasia in our comfort room at Forget Me Not Aquamation’s facility in Burnsville, MN.
We serve the Twin Cities and surrounding metro areas. Additional travel fees might apply to more distant locations.
In-home euthanasia for cats is $375. Euthanasia in our Comfort Center is $250.

This is one of the hardest questions a pet owner faces.
We offer quality of life consultations (at your home or at our comfort center) to help you think through your pet’s comfort, dignity, and daily experience, so you can feel confident in your decision, whatever it is.
You can schedule a visit here, or call us for more availability at 612-234-5590.

We do our best to accommodate timely requests, including for families facing urgent situations. If you don’t see an available time on the booking page, please call.
Yes. You are encouraged to have whoever — and whatever — matters there with you.
Children, other pets, and close friends are all welcome.
In general, choose a comfortable or favorite spot for your pet. If you have a cat and it’s hiding, sometimes it is best to give the first injection where they are.

Have favorite treats ready, if you pet is still eating.

Have water and Kleenex available and give yourself permission to simply be present.

After the euthanasia

You have choices on how to care for your pet’s body afterwards.

1. You can choose to make your own arrangements.

2. We can arrange transport to our sister company, Forget Me Not — Gentle Pet Aquamation and Comfort Center, for eco-friendly water cremation aftercare.
Aquamation (also called alkaline hydrolysis or water cremation) is a gentle, water-based process that is more environmentally sustainable than flame cremation.

It results in a larger volume of soft, white remains.

Learn more about what to expect with aquamation here.
The aquamation process takes a little longer than traditional flame cremation. It is our goal to have ashes ready for return in 7-10 days. Our standard private cremation return comes in a scatter tube and our beautiful Forget Me Not box, a place to keep special items.
We have a curated selection of urns available at our comfort center for an additional cost.
Ashes can be picked up at our Comfort Center, or can be mailed or hand delivered for an added fee.

During the appointment

Dr. Randall will take time to meet your pet and your family, answer any final questions, and walk you through each step before it happens. The process is gentle and unhurried.
A sedative is given first so your pet is completely relaxed and unaware before the final medication is administered.
No. Your pet will be deeply sedated and at peace before passing. The process is designed to be calm and painless.
Most visits last 45 minutes to an hour, allowing time for you to be fully present before, during, and after.
Absolutely. There is no rush. You may have as much time as you need.

Gentle goodbyes in the comfort of home

If your pet’s life is changing,
you’re in the right place.

Why say goodbye at home?