Rochester Animal Control Shelter MN

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Rochester Animal Control Shelter MN This page is not monitored 24/7. Please contact RPD Dispatch at (507)328-6800 with animal concerns. This gives the owner(s) time to claim the animal.
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To view adoptable animals, please see our Albums and click Adoptable Dogs or Adoptable Cats. Please call the shelter with specific questions; 507-328-6960 option 1. ***Note - Most animals in our care go to local rescues once their stray hold has expired

We keep all stray animals 7 days before they are eligible for adoption/transfer to rescue. No information about any animal in our care will be released until 7 days have passed since the animal was impounded. Please feel free to call us at 507-328-6960 ext 1 for the office, if you need an officer to respond ext 2. Emergencies call 911.

• Please note this is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. Once posted, the Police Department reserves the right to delete submissions that: contain vulgar language, make personal attacks, contain offensive/hateful comments, are spam, are off topic subjects, promote illegal activity, violate copyrights or promote services, products or political organizations.
• Comments expressed on this site do not reflect the opinions and position of the Rochester Police Department or its officers and employees

Here is a link to the City of Rochester Animal Control page. http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/police/divisions/patrol/animal-control

To view City of Rochester Animal Ordinances see Chapter 3
https://library.municode.com/mn/rochester/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT3AN

***FOUND DOG***Found in the 900 block 5 Ave SE in Rochester.Please call 507-328-6960 option 1 26-48361
09/17/2026

***FOUND DOG***
Found in the 900 block 5 Ave SE in Rochester.
Please call 507-328-6960 option 1

26-48361

Cute Theo on his afternoon walk.Any guesses his breed or breeds 🤷🏻‍♀️Regardless, he sure is cute.Apply at Paws and Claws...
09/16/2026

Cute Theo on his afternoon walk.
Any guesses his breed or breeds 🤷🏻‍♀️
Regardless, he sure is cute.
Apply at Paws and Claws to meet him.

***SPOTTED***1st street and 14 Ave NE If you know this cat send us a message 26-48220
09/16/2026

***SPOTTED***
1st street and 14 Ave NE
If you know this cat send us a message

26-48220

Another update on Thane(now named Nita) a senior husky who came to us after her owner passed away… Her new family says...
09/16/2026

Another update on Thane(now named Nita) a senior husky who came to us after her owner passed away… Her new family says she is doing great and loving life!!! Thank you for taking this great girl into your family.

***FOUND***Ramp 121 3 Ave NWIf this is your kitty let us know507-328-696026-47946
09/15/2026

***FOUND***
Ramp 121 3 Ave NW
If this is your kitty let us know
507-328-6960

26-47946

***LOST*** He has been missing since 9/8 from the 1800 block of 41st Ave NW. Please call 507-328-6960 opt 1 with info26...
09/14/2026

***LOST*** He has been missing since 9/8 from the 1800 block of 41st Ave NW. Please call 507-328-6960 opt 1 with info

26-47841

***OPEN HOUSE*** Come meet our available dogs and cats this Saturday 9/19We will be open from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. You wi...
09/14/2026

***OPEN HOUSE***
Come meet our available dogs and cats this Saturday 9/19
We will be open from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
You will need to be approved with Paws and Claws to follow through with an adoption.
If you are seriously inquiring about any of the animals you may want to do that ahead of time.
We are located at 2150 Campus Dr SE in Rochester.

***FOUND*** UPDATE. She went home!She was found near the 1700 block of 4 Ave SW. Please call 507-328-6960 option 1 if yo...
09/14/2026

***FOUND*** UPDATE. She went home!
She was found near the 1700 block of 4 Ave SW. Please call 507-328-6960 option 1 if you know her

26-47800

09/14/2026

Gia from Rochester Animal Control Shelter MN is heading home!

***FOUND*** Update, owner on their way These two were found near the 5100 block of 25 Ave NW. Please call 507-328-6960 o...
09/13/2026

***FOUND*** Update, owner on their way

These two were found near the 5100 block of 25 Ave NW. Please call 507-328-6960 option 1

26-47622

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2150 Campus Drive SE
Rochester, MN
55904

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