Animals

Submitted by Executive Director on Tue, 2007-08-28 09:40.
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While a dog may be our best friend, a variety of pets are permitted within certain limitations. Contact the Animal Control Department with questions at (507) 328-6960.

106A.05-106A.07
Animal Licenses
All dogs, cats, and ferrets over the age of 4 months must be licensed and vaccinated. The animal must wear a metal identification tag when not indoors or on the property of the owner.

106A.03
Ownership Limits
No more than a total of 8 cats, ferrets or other domesticated animals over the age of 6 months may be kept within any household. The number of dogs is limited to 5.

106A.04
Wild Animals
Most wild animals and hybrids are prohibited within city limits.

106A.08
Care of Animals
All dogs and cats must be restrained by being enclosed within a residence, dwelling, business, or other structure, within a fence, on a leash or under control by command. Animals that are not restrained are considered “at-large.”

106A.09
Animal Waste
The owner of an animal is responsible for cleaning up their animal waste on public or private property.

106A.10
Noisy Dogs
No dog shall be permitted to unreasonably disturb the “peace and quiet.”

Lost pets
To reclaim a pet which has been lost or at large, or if you have any questions about pets and licensing, call:

  • Animal Control (507) 328-6960
  • Paws and Claws (507) 288-7226
  • Police Non-Emergency (507) 328-6800
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