When It’s Time to Say GOODBYE… There is No Place Like HOME.

FORGET-ME-NOT In-Home Euthanasia

At Forget Me Not, we understand the profound bond between you and your companion. As pet lovers ourselves, we recognize the unique place they hold in our hearts and homes. Saying goodbye to a cherished pet is never easy, but we strive to make this final journey as peaceful and compassionate as possible.

Forget Me Not is dedicated to providing gentle and dignified end-of-life care for your beloved friend. We believe that every pet deserves to pass away in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by familiar sights, sounds, and the loving presence of their family.

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Our Services

Home Euthanasia

This is for families that are choosing to provide their own aftercare. It includes travel, gentle euthanasia and a clay paw print.


$375

Weekends and evenings (when available) +$50

Please note the online scheduler does not have all of our availability. Call, text or email for same day appointments or other options.

Home Euthanasia & Communal Cremation

This service includes travel, gentle euthanasia, a clay paw print and a communal cremation (cremated with other pets). No ashes are returned. The ashes with be scattered at Homestead Companion, a 75 acre farm that is creating a dog sanctuary. They are also restoring dead, overworked farmland to native prairie. After you have said your goodbyes, our doctor will place your beloved pet on a soft blanket in a wicker bed or stretcher and take for cremation.

O- 50 lbs $525

51-100 lbs $575


Home Euthanasia & Private Cremation

This service includes travel. gentle euthanasia, a clay paw print, fur clipping and a private cremation. Your pet will be cremated individually and the ashes will be returned in a scatter urn in our Forget Me Not Box. Ashes can be picked up from our water cremation facility in Burnsville. Delivery to home can be arranged for an extra fee.

0-50 lbs $700

50-100 lbs $750

We know that the decision to euthanize is one of the most difficult ones you will make, and deciding when it should happen can feel overwhelming. Here is an excellent resource to help you during this challenging time.

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Meet The Veterinarian

Dr. Karen Randall DVM

Dr. Karen Randall is a compassionate veterinarian and the driving force behind Forget Me Not, a feline in-home euthanasia service. With over 12 years of dedicated service in palliative care and hospice veterinary medicine, Karen has become a beacon of comfort for pets and their families during challenging times. Karen's expertise and empathy have touched the lives of countless pets and their human companions alike. Beyond her professional pursuits, Karen's own life has been enriched by a variety of animals, including cats, dogs, and horses. Each one has left an indelible mark on her heart, shaping her deep commitment to animal welfare and end-of-life care. Karen's unwavering dedication to honoring the bond between cherished pets and their owners shines through in every aspect of her work, providing solace and support when it's needed most.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Our blog

Dr. Karen Randall In the News

WASHINGTON POST

A euthanasia and hospice veterinarian reflects on the death — and life — of pets

June 26, 2018

WASHINGTON POST

How at-home euthanasia can provide comfort to pets and owners

May 7, 2021