Animal Control
Dogs
All dogs kept, harbored or maintained in the City shall be licensed and registered, (City Code #6-104). Licenses are available at the front desk at the City Center. Dog licenses are $10 for 2 years. Please provide a copy of the rabies vaccination for your dog along with your registration form and check.
Dogs may not run at large and must be under control (City Code 6-108).
It is unlawful for dogs to defecate on private property without the consent of the property owner or on any public property unless the excrement is immediately removed and placed in a proper receptacle (City Code 6-126).
It is unlawful to own, keep, have in possession, or harbor any dog which howls, yelps, or barks to the reasonable annoyance of another person or persons. Animal control officers may impound the dog to stop the annoyance, if necessary (City Code 6-125).
Cats
All cats kept, harbored or maintained in the city must be registered and have an identification tag affixed to the collar worn by the cat, containing the name and address of the owner (City Code #6-402). Cat registration is free, please provide a copy of the rabies vaccination for your cat with your registration form.
Cats are not permitted to run at large (City Code 6-404).
Other Animals
A Multiple Pet Permit is required for any combination of more than 2 dogs or cats (City Code #6-205).
Report any animal bites to police immediately. Attempt to contain any animal involved in a bite situation for police.
The City has other ordinances pertaining to non-domestic animals.
All stray animals found and any animals quarantined are kept at:
Animal Control Services, Inc.
1320 East County Road D Circle
Maplewood, MN
phone: 651-484-7211
Other ordinances and statutes relating to animals are applicable also. For further details, see City Code Chapter 6 and Minnesota Statutes Chapter 346. Contact the City Clerk (763-767-6457) or a Police Community Service Officer (763-767-6481) with specific questions regarding animal control.