MN Pets

01/10/2026

Diamond
08/01/2011 - 07/10/2024

"Diamond came into our lives in our early 20's. She was abandoned on the street by her previous caretakers after having 7 babies months prior, she was in rough shape but her spirits were high - it was clear how special she was. A kind construction worker found her and brought her to a local clinic who happened to know her and after weeks of trying to find her people realized no one was looking for her. In that time, the staff at the clinic came to love her and though she was too rambunctious for many homes, she eventually settled into a home where she was the only pet for many years, spoiled and adored. Through her almost 13 years of life she got into lots of curious and near death situations and was brave through everything. Big thanks to Blue Cross Animal Hospital for saving her and Homey Gnome for giving her 3 more years of life after intestinal cancer. She is survived by big-little-sis Windy, her predecessor she helped choose from rescue."

01/08/2026

"Sorrow is how we learn to love. Your heart isn't breaking. It hurts because it's getting larger. The larger it gets, the more love it holds."

- Rita Mae Brown

01/06/2026

Losing a beloved pet is never easy. Talking with supportive friends, joining a grief group, or creating a memorial can help with the healing process.

It's normal to have questions and feel unsure during this time. What matters is that you gave your pet a life full of love, and choosing to let them go is often the kindest—though hardest—act.

As for whether dogs know they're being put to sleep, there’s no clear scientific answer. While dogs can sense pain or illness and may feel something is different, they likely don’t understand death or euthanasia. The process begins with a sedative to keep them calm, followed by medication that gently ends their life. They may feel sleepy and relaxed, but not fearful.

Euthanasia is designed to be peaceful and painless, ensuring your pet’s final moments are filled with comfort, not fear.

01/01/2026

As we welcome a new year, we know many of you are facing one of the difficult “firsts” after saying goodbye to a beloved companion. The first holiday season, the first quiet night, the first New Year without them - these moments can feel heavier than expected. Please know your feelings are valid, and it’s okay to acknowledge that it’s harder than you imagined, that your heart still hurts, that you miss their presence. Hold onto the love and memories you shared with your precious pet, and know that we hold you in our hearts too.

12/29/2025

The best therapist has fur and four legs.

12/25/2025

As a reminder, we will be closed today for the holiday, and will be unavailable to help via phone or email. We will be back in the office tomorrow, December 26, at 7am to help support you and your furry loved ones. If you are experiencing an emergency with your pet, please contact the closest emergency clinic.

12/22/2025

“When we think of those companions who travelled by our side down life’s road, let us not say with sadness that they left us behind, but rather say with gentle gratitude that they once were with us.”— Author Unknown

12/19/2025

MN Pets has a new website 💜💻

We are so excited to share this with all of you. Our website is now more mobile-friendly, easier to navigate, shows transparent pricing and service area information, and includes a brand new Pet Memorial page.

Many of the photos you’ll see throughout the site are from past MN Pets families. We’re incredibly thankful to those who allowed us to honor their pets in this way.

If you would like to submit a memorial for your pet, you are welcome to share a tribute here: https://mnpets.com/pet-memorials/

As always, thank you so much for your support 🐾

12/18/2025

A heartfelt way to commemorate your pet during the holidays is by making an ornament or decoration in their memory. Perhaps you had MN Pets create a clay print of you dear pet’s paw that you would like to use in your holiday decoration. If you have not pierced a hole in the wet clay and it has now dried, you can glue a piece of ribbon or twine to the back of the ornament using hot glue.

12/16/2025

12/12/2025

If you’re grieving the loss of a beloved pet this season, we invite you to sign up for MN Pets’ holiday email grief series. Grieving at this time of year can add an extra layer of difficulty to an already heartbreaking experience. The holidays bring unique challenges—and sometimes unexpected emotions—that can be exhausting to navigate. This series provides 10 emails over 10 days, each filled with supportive ideas and healing words to help you cope with the demands of the season as you grieve.

Visit mnpets.com/grief-support to subscribe to this series or explore other helpful resources.