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11/14/2024
With the holiday season nearing, we know that this can be an especially difficult time of year to grieve the loss of your beloved pet. The Animal Emergency and Referral Center of MN wrote an article that discusses things that can help make the holidays a little bit easier.
Colleen Crockford, MSW, LICSW, a Human Animal Bond Social Worker, shares tips for grieving pet parents that may help make the holidays a little easier.
11/12/2024
“You can learn so much from animals. They have this wonderful quality of being in the moment, and they help you spend time there.” — Emmylou Harris
11/07/2024
An idea for today: Reach out to someone you know who may be going through the same sense of loss that you are.
11/04/2024
“A pet is never truly forgotten until it is no longer remembered”
— Lacie Petitto
11/01/2024
10/29/2024
"Dogs…do not ruin their sleep worrying about how to keep the objects they have, and to obtain the objects they have not. There is nothing of value they have to bequeath except their love and their faith."
–Eugene O'Neill
10/27/2024
Our friends at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota have extended an invite to join them at their Remembering Ornament event on December 15th. Join us in making an ornament in honor of your beloved pet 💜
The event is completely free, but space is limited, so they are asking that everyone RSVP ahead of time to secure a spot. Email your RSVP to [email protected].
We hope to see you there!
10/25/2024
‘You were my favorite hello, and my hardest goodbye.”
10/22/2024
We couldn't agree more.
Chris Pine opened up about his love of his pets — two rescue dogs and two other canines he is fostering — in an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE.
10/15/2024
"We get no choice. If we love, we grieve."
—Thomas Lynch
10/13/2024
Happy National Veterinary Technician Week 🐾💜 This week we are celebrating all of the amazing veterinary technicians, both on our MN Pets team and beyond, for all that they do each and every day. We appreciate you!
10/10/2024
As our beloved pets age, we're faced with the reality that time moves all too quickly. Aging pets often face health challenges, from arthritis to dementia. It's our mission to help them live their best lives, even in these somber moments. If you're concerned about your elderly pet's well-being, we're here to provide comfort and guidance over the phone. We are ready to listen, offer advice, and answer your questions. For a more in-depth conversation, we're here to schedule a consultation to discuss your pet's unique needs during these precious years.
10/08/2024
"Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim." -Vicki Harriso
10/03/2024
"There is a growing global trend to consider pets as part of the family. In fact, millions of people around the world love their pets, enjoying their companionship, going for walks, playing and even talking to them. And there is evidence suggesting that attachment to pets is good for human health and even helps build community."
We found an interesting article that discusses the benefits of considering your pets a part of the family 🐾 Please click the link below to read more:
"The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living."
—Marcus Tullius Cicero
09/28/2024
To close out our month of memorializing our beloved pets, our communications manager, Anna, takes a moment to reflect on her handsome boy Frank's life, as well as his last moments 💜
"Our sweet Frank. I had the honor of picking him out as a puppy. He was the chubbiest one of his litter and when he wobbled over and plopped himself in my lap, I knew he was the one. Frank was the kind of dog that never met a stranger. He was a friend to everyone, especially our local FedEx driver that knew him by name. Frank knew when that big white truck came rolling down the driveway that he was about to get a treat (or two) and a really nice belly rub. Their friendship was so simple, but so special to watch through the kitchen window. Frank knew how to brighten everyone's day.
We had to make the painful decision to say goodbye to Frank when he was just 8 years old. He had multiple CCL tears that lead to some incredibly painful arthritis, along with a sudden eye removal surgery, his body was just too tired to keep going. We were so grateful to have MN Pets out to our home to help him pass. Frank’s favorite place in the world was my dad’s workshop. We were able to surround him there with love, next to the woodstove, and give him his favorite treat in the world—cheeseballs. Frank deserved a dignified passing and I’m so glad we were able to give that to him.
I miss being greeted by his sweet, smiling face and helicopter tail wags. I have this candle by my desk at work to remind me of his wonderful, joyful spirit."
09/26/2024
“The animal does not question life. It lives. Its very reason for living is life; it enjoys and relishes life.” — Ray Bradbury
09/24/2024
As the temperatures drop, here's a suggestion on how to honor your pet – consider creating a memorial blanket. You could embroider their name on their cherished blanket or craft a patchwork quilt using a few of their favorite blankets. Some companies even allow you to upload photos of your pet to be printed on blankets. Whichever way you choose, a memorial blanket can provide warmth and comfort while reminiscing about your beloved pet in the chilly seasons.
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MN Pets has joined the TikTok community ❤ Follow along as we share pet loss stories, memorial ideas, and ways to heal.
Here is the full interview with our Vice President, Kristi Lehman, on Minnesota Live.
Thank you so much to those that were able to tune in live and for the support you've all shown us today, as well as the support you've all shown us over the last 12 years.
MN Pets
We love our pets. They’re members of our family. That’s why we find it so difficult when it’s time to say goodbye.
Remembrance Ceremony
Over the last year, MN Pets has been fortunate enough to add many new Associate Veterinarians, Aftercare Specialists, and Support Specialists to our amazing team.
The next few weeks, we will be introducing you to our newest team members, as well as reintroducing you to some familiar faces that have been part of our team for many years.
We also want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the constant love and support you show us here, as well as the support you show each other. We appreciate each and every one of you.
MN Pets is an in-home euthanasia service that operates in and around the Twin Cities and Duluth-Twin Ports area. Our doctors travel to families’ homes to help give a gentle goodbye to their beloved furry family members.
Several years ago, our founder, Dr. Rebecca McComas, recognized the importance of home euthanasia for her family’s two elderly beagles. Having only experienced saying goodbye to a beloved pet in a clinical setting, she was struck by how different it felt to be at home. It seemed natural to bring this much-needed service to other pet owners, and so she started MN Pets in 2010, the first exclusively in-home euthanasia practice in Minnesota.
Since then, the team at MN Pets has grown to include other highly qualified veterinary professionals who share a common interest in supporting people and their pets through end of life care. Each of our doctors and support professionals have a similar understanding and appreciation for the bond you share with your pet, and the benefits of saying goodbye at home.
We believe that pets deserve a gentle hand and voice, and people need compassion and support as they go through this difficult experience.
The Buddy Fund
We have a fund in place, called the Buddy Fund, which helps us offer a little bit of assistance to families who are in need of our services but have fallen on hard times. Their pets are also deserving of a peaceful goodbye at home, surrounded by love, and we are so grateful when we are able to help make that happen. If you would like to donate to our Buddy Fund, to help these families give their beloved pets that peaceful goodbye, follow the link below.
https://www.mnpets.com/buddyfund
