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.

Updated shelter hours on May 1, 2024

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control will be closed to the public from 2:15 – 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1.

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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.
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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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Contact us

Minneapolis Animal Care & Control

Phone

612-673-6222

Fax

612-673-6255

Address

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

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Shelter hours

Pet adoption: Monday through Friday between 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday hours are extended until 7:00 p.m.

Closed on City holidays

See list of City holidays

Appointments

No scheduled appointment times are needed for pet adoptions.
Other services: Use our appointment scheduler