Animal Humane Society is here to support you through all the stages of your animal’s life, even the tough ones. End-of-life care for your pet brings about both difficult and emotional decisions.
We provide a variety of compassionate services to help you through this process.
End-of-life euthanasia
How do you know when it's time to say goodbye?
Signs to look for at the end of your pet's life.
Animal Humane Society provides post-surrender euthanasia services for pet owners at a reduced cost. A special sympathy card that includes the animal's paw print will be mailed to families afterward.
Pet owners who utilize end-of-life euthanasia services may elect to donate their pet’s body for veterinary student training at the University of Minnesota through our Willed Body Donation Program.
Cremation services are also available, or owners may reclaim the body.
When the time comes, please call our Pet Helpline at 952-435-7738 to discuss your needs.
Private cremation
We provide private cremation service for families who wish to keep the remains of their pet. Your pet will receive an individual cremation with its remains carefully packaged and returned to you in a standard container. The animal remains will be available for pick-up 7 to 10 business days after your pet is brought to our facilities. Urns are available for purchase and range in price from $50 to $150.
Communal cremation
For those who do not wish to keep the remains of their pet, communal cremation services are available.
Fees
Fees for all services are due at the time your pet is brought to AHS. If you have questions or need additional information, please call our Pet Helpline at 952-435-7738.
- End-of-life euthanasia: $97
- Euthanasia with communal cremation: $132
- Euthanasia with private cremation: $217
- End-of-life euthanasia: $76
- Euthanasia with communal cremation: $111
- Euthanasia with private cremation: $196
- End-of-life euthanasia: $43
- Euthanasia with communal cremation: $68
- Euthanasia with private cremation: $163
- End-of-life euthanasia: $54
- Euthanasia with communal cremation: $79
- Euthanasia with private cremation: $174
Pet loss support resources
When it's time to say goodbye, the resulting grief is as real and overwhelming as losing a human family member. After the loss of your pet, these resources can help you through your grieving process.
