Animal Services
Animals and pets play a vital role in our community. To keep the environment safe and pleasant for everyone, we have rules and procedures for pet and large-animal owners.
- If you find lost pets or encounter dangerous animals, please contact a Ramsey Police Department Community Service Officer during office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at 763-427-6812, or contact Anoka County Dispatch after hours at 763-427-1212.
- No household shall keep more than 5 cats and 3 dogs over the age of six months on any residential parcel within the City of Ramsey. If you want to keep more than 5 cats or 3 dogs, refer to Section 10-60 (Private Kennel License) of the Ramsey City Code.
- Pets may not run loose. They must remain under voice command or leashed in public.
- Pet owners must clean up all pet waste, 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. You can also reach the 24-hour dispatch line at 763-427-1212.
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