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Animal Control

Category: Police

The Animal Control Office & Shelter (2150 Campus Drive SE, Rochester, MN, 55904) is open to the public by appointment Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment or inquire about an animal adoption, call 507-328-6960. NOTE: Voicemail is not monitored evenings and weekends.

Animal Concerns:

Call Dispatch (emergencies: 911, non-emergencies: 507-328-6800) for animal concerns including:

  • Vicious animals, animals chasing/attacking people
  • Animal/vehicle collisions
  • Animal fighting
  • Intentional abuse of animals
  • Stray dogs
  • Barking dogs
  • Animals in distress
  • Animal bites and scratches that break the skin
  • Removal of dead animal carcasses

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Updated 9/30/2025 8:43 AM
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