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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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
Shelter hours
Call to make an appointment for vaccines, foster pick-up/drop off, or another reason not listed here. Note that starting March 13, vaccine and microchip appointments will be temporarily suspended.
Walk-in visits for adoption
Monday through Friday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and second Saturday of each month 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed on the following Mondays: March 6, April 3, May 8, and June 5.
Closed on City holidays
Field service hours
For non-emergency requests, please call 311 and an officer will respond in the order in which the call was received.
For emergency situations, please call 911.
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