When performed Privately, only your pet is in the crematory. The cremation starts as soon as possible that same day and their ashes can be picked up within hours, in most cases that same day. When performed as our Semi-Private, its still very easy for us to keep your pets ashes totally separate by having lots of space and an actual concrete barrier brick between. They never come in contact with another pet, and their ashes stay separate. Semi-Private pets ashes are typically ready within a few days.
You don't need to feel rushed. Take your time to grieve. When you are ready, you can bring them to our office any time that we are open. Weekdays 8 am - 8 pm, Sat and Sun 9 am - 3 pm. Come into our office before bringing them in so that we can have you fill out our cremation form and answer any questions first. An appointment isn't needed, call us at 952-925-1234 with any questions.
The cost is probably much less than other options, and most importantly our crematory is kept exceptionally clean and your pet is treated with the utmost care and respect. We treat every pet as if they were our own, that means that we are meticulous with every single detail of our process. The people that will be taking care of your pets are truly great people, it makes a huge difference knowing that its a good person that will be taking care of your beloved pet. Also, coming to us directly/bringing your pet right to us vs. relying on leaving them with someone else who has to then give them to someone else to be brought somewhere saves a lot of time and money.
We can pick them up for an additional cost or, you don't have to leave them there, you can bring them to us immediately after they have been euthanized. Our late daily hours and weekend hours give plenty of time for your pet to be brought in.
The following veterinarians are extremely kind and will come to your home OR our family room to provide euthanasia. You must arrange time and dates directly with them. (Their charges to perform the euthanasia are separate from our cremation charge.)
Dr. Natasha Novik 612-387-0250
Dr. Hannah Curtis 612-254-5929
Dr. Keri Wasmoen 651-321-3639
Dr. Karen Randall 612-234-5590
Dr. Angela De Villa 833-263-2738
Blue Skies Pet Euthanasia (northern suburbs and western WI) 651-332-4763
They'll be fine until the morning when we open. We are only closed on major holidays, and in that event, try and keep them in a cool safe space until the following morning when we open. Place a towel or blanket around them, put them on their bed and keep them in as cool an environment as possible.
Yes, absolutely, its a common service we provide. Call or email us to set up a time in advance. If its a sudden death, we can usually be there within a few hours or first thing the following morning. If you have a very large dog, someone at the home will need to be able to help lift. One of our staff members will be there to assist and then transport immediately back to our office in Edina.
We would love to help, and trust us, your clients would love for you to switch to us too! Our transportation team has a route every Monday, Wednesday and Friday - meaning your clients pets ashes are being returned extremely fast. The level of care they receive is on par with a human family member. Simply read what people say on google and ask yourself where you'll bring your pet someday. Call or email and ask for John and I'll come out to visit with you and walk you through our veterinary process. If you've had problems with your other providers, we can make the change immediately and simple.
Payment is required before the cremation begins, at the time your pet is brought in.
No. If your pet has passed away and you need to bring them in for cremation you do not need an appointment. However, if you have a very large pet or think special circumstances may be required then please give us a call in advance.
Our simple/group cremation option is one performed without space or dividers, and thus those pets ashes cannot be kept separated and we have chosen to scatter those ashes on very pretty wooded private property near lake mille lacs. There is no negative environmental impact and the ashes go back to the earth.
Yes. As long as its not metal or too rubbery, certainly.
Yes. We cremate all sorts of pets up to the largest dog breeds. We have even cremated a famous orangutan from the Como zoo.