Animal Care & Control

We partner with the community to ensure the health and safety of pets and people.

What we do

We promote and support the responsible and humane care of animals through:

Education
Community outreach
Animal sheltering and veterinary care
Responsible enforcement of local and state laws about animal care, control and protection

Watch out for scam phone calls

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control continues to get reports of scam phone calls. People are posing as MACC employees and asking for money. If you receive one of these calls, please report it to 311.

dog with animal care and control officer

Field services

Provide prompt response by first responders.

Shelter services

Provide preventative and emergency medical care to all animals entering the shelter system.

Investigative services

Address criminal conduct that impacts animals by working with:

The Police
The City Attorney
Non-profits

Veterinary services

Impound, kennel and provide proper care for animals that are:

Injured
Stray
Surrendered

Animal Safety Net

Limit the number of displaced animals in urgent situations.

Volunteer program

Train and supervise volunteers and foster families to care and support our shelter animals.

Administrative services

Process and collect records, fees and fines.

Animal and pet services

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

See services

Regulatory Services

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Address

Minneapolis Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 510

Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays