Animals and pets

We help you find a lost pet, adopt a new pet and vaccinate your pets. We issue licenses and permits and respond to problems.

Service availability on October 7

There will be no adoption services on Wednesday, October 7, but all other services will be available before and during that day's free vaccination clinic.
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Shelter hours on October 14

MACC will be closed to the public on Wednesday, October 14 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. All services except adoption will be available 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and all services including adoption will resume at 4:00 p.m.

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Pet adoption

Animals from our City of Minneapolis shelter are looking for forever homes.

Find a lost pet

Here are the steps to follow if you are looking for a lost pet.

Report finding a stray animal

You can help return a stray animal to its owner.

Pet licenses and animal permits

It's important to know what license or permit you need.

Pet vaccines and microchips

Our low-cost vaccines and microchips protect your pet.

Animal rescue

We partner with rescue groups to help animals in need of extra care.

Animal complaints and issues

Here is how you can report animal-related concerns.

Dangerous animals

We investigate any animal that threatens public safety.

Volunteer and donate

You can work in our shelter, provide foster care and give money and supplies.

Contact Minneapolis Animal Care & Control

See when Minneapolis Animal Care & Control is open and how to contact them.
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Schedule an appointment

Use the appointment scheduler to book a time convenient for you to get services for your pet.
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Minneapolis Animal Care & Control

Regulatory Services

Phone

612-673-6222

Fax

612-673-6255

 

Address

Animal Care & Control
212 17th Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411

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Open hours

See when we're open for adoptions and other services

Appointments

You only need an appointment for pet vaccines.
Use our appointment scheduler