Helping hundreds of animals each year

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Founded in 2011, Companion Animal Control provides animal control services to over 45 municipalities in Anoka County, Ramsey County, Washington County, Minnesota as well as St. Croix County & Pierce County, Wisconsin.

To date, CAC has handled over 5,000 animal control related calls, helped over 4,500 animals. We respond to requests for animal control services from citizens of contracted cities and we work closely with law local enforcement. 

Companion Animal Control does not operate an impound facility, rather we partner with local veterinary clinics and rescues to facilitate impound contracts with municipalities. This ensures animals are housed safely and comfortably for the state required holding time.  We work closely with the impound facility, serving as point of contact to expedite the reclaim of animals by owners.

For animals unclaimed by owners or surrendered, Companion Animal Control partners with local 501c3 rescues to send animals into foster homes with the rescues in pursuit of permanent adoptive homes.



Standard Operating Procedures Include:

  • Dispatching animal control transporters to impound found animals

  • Responding to complaints and conducting enforcement for violations of animal ordinances & statutes

  • Investigating animal bite incidents & enforcing bite quarantines

  • Enforcement of potentially dangerous dog & dangerous dog regulations

  • Coordination of animal related appeal hearings

  • Support animal impound partners to ensure live outcomes for animals

  • Partner with local 501c3 rescues for adoptive placement of unclaimed & surrendered animals

  • Provide education to the public on animal related laws, welfare and proper care