Pet adoption
Animals from our City of Minneapolis shelter are looking for forever homes.
Pre-adoptions for cats and dogs
How it works
- To pre-adopt, you must visit the shelter in person to meet the animal.
- If the animal’s owner does not reclaim them during the stray hold, your pre-adoption moves forward.
- Once the pet is spayed or neutered, we’ll contact you to schedule an adoption appointment for the day after their surgery.
It’s a great way to get a head start on welcoming your new best friend home.
How to apply to adopt
What to know
You can apply to adopt a pet from our shelter if you:
- Are at least 18-years-old
- Can show a valid government-issued ID with your current address
- Have knowledge and consent of all adults living in your household
- Have your landlord’s consent to bring an animal onto the property
- Understand that all other pets in your house must be up to date on their rabies vaccine
- Understand that we have the right to refuse the adoption of any animal
- Have no unpaid fines or citations from Animal Care & Control
About pets
All animals available for adoption are healthy.
All cats and dogs available for adoption are:
- Spayed or neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated
We give the following vaccines to adoptable dogs and cats:
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If it's not a good match
If the pet you adopt is not a good match for you and your family, you can return them.
- If you return the pet within 14 days, we will refund the adoption fee.
- If you return the pet after 14 days, we will not refund the adoption fee.
- We will work to find new homes for all returned pets.
How to apply
To adopt a pet
No appointment needed
We do not require an appointment to adopt an animal. However, if the animal's listing says that it is currently in a foster home, please call us to make an appointment to meet the animal at MACC.
View animals online
- View available pets online, then visit us at the shelter during the hours listed at the bottom of the page.
- Complete an application when you come to the shelter. The kennel areas are currently not open to the public.
- If there's an adoptable animal who is a good fit for you, you can apply and take it home with you on the same day.
Schedule an appointment
Use the appointment scheduler to book a time convenient for you to get services for your pet.
Contact us
Minneapolis Animal Care & Control
Open hours
See when we're open for adoptions and other services
Appointments
You only need an appointment for pet vaccines.
Use our appointment scheduler