Pet licenses
Minneapolis residents must license their dogs, cats and ferrets.
Before you begin
All dogs, cats and ferrets over four months of age must have a license.
To get a pet license:
- Your pet must be current on its rabies vaccinations.
- Any City fines must be paid.
You can not buy pet licenses online when:
- Your animal has been declared dangerous or potentially dangerous.
- You have more than four pets, in which case you need a multiple animal permit.
- You have outstanding fines or fees.
To get a reduced-cost pet license, you must:
Licensing costs
| License type | Spayed or neutered | Not spayed or neutered |
|---|---|---|
| One-year license | --- | --- |
| Dogs and cats | $30 | $80 |
| Dogs and cats - senior discount (for people 65 or older) | $15 | $70 |
| Dogs and cats - low-income discount (on assistance or income under $40,000 for a family of four) | $15 | $70 |
| Ferrets | $20 | Does not apply |
| Three-year license | --- | --- |
| Dogs and cats (microchip required) | $85 | Does not apply |
| Dogs and cats - senior discount (for people 65 or older) | $45 | Does not apply |
| Lifetime License | $250 | Does not apply |
You can also:
- Request an application from:
- Visit our shelter and buy a pet license in person
Contact us
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.