Animal Services
Animals and pets play a vital role in our community. To ensure a safe and pleasant environment for everyone, we have rules and procedures in place for pet and large animal owners.
- For community members who may find lost pets or encounter dangerous animals, please contact one of the Ramsey Police Department Community Service Officers at 763-427-6812 during office hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or the Anoka County Dispatch after hours at 763-427-1212.
- No household shall keep more than four cats and three dogs in excess of the age of three months on any parcel within the City of Ramsey.
- Pets are not allowed to run loose. They must remain leashed in public.
- All pet waste must be cleaned up by the pet owner, both on the owner’s property and in all public areas. Owners must carry equipment to remove pet waste/feces and dispose of it in a proper receptacle. Many public spaces in the City have bag dispensers.
View the City Code Chapter 10 on Animals for more information.
Where is the nearest Humane Society?
The Animal Humane Society offers adoption, outreach, pet boarding, training, and humane investigation services throughout the Twin Cities. The Anoka County area is served by the Coon Rapids location, which may be reached by calling 763-862-4030 or visiting:
1141 Main Street NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
For more information, please visit the Animal Humane Society.
Who do I call about reporting dead animals?
You may report animal control issues by calling 763-427-6812, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 24-hour dispatch line may also be contacted at 763-427-1212.
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