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.

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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.

Vaccines and microchips

Our low-cost vaccines and microchips protect your pet.

Pet adoption

Animals from our shelter are looking for forever homes.

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 us

Minneapolis Animal Care & Control

Phone

612-673-6222

Address

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

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Shelter hours

Currently by appointment only Monday through Friday. Please call to make an appointment.

Service Hours

7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday

Closed on City holidays

See list of City holidays