All dogs and cats over the age of six months are required to be licensed and tags attached to animal’s collar. A lifetime license can be purchased at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, with proof of current rabies vaccination.
Licenses for cats and dogs
All dogs and cats over the age of six months are required to be licensed and tags attached to animal’s collar. A lifetime license can be purchased at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, with proof of current rabies vaccination.
Adoption Details
- Adoptions hours: Monday – Friday, 12 – 3 p.m. and by appointment after hours, holidays and weekends.
- Animal shelter location: 9920 Logan Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
- Adoption fee: $31.00
- Adopters must:
- Be 18 years old
- Show a valid ID with current address and phone number.
- Have their landlord's consent prior to bringing a newly adopted animal home.
- City ordinance requires all new owners to sign a binding adoption contract, agreeing to provide proof to the city within 30 days of adoption that the animal has been licensed (if living with in Bloomington) and spayed/neutered.
- Animals are available strictly on a "first come, first served" basis. Unofficial expressions of interest will not keep an animal “safe" from being adopted by others.
What happens to animals at the shelter?
Staff makes every attempt to return animals to their families. The City works with several animal rescues throughout the metro area and statewide to place unclaimed animals. Unclaimed animals can also be adopted from the shelter.
There is not a veterinarian office in the shelter, nor are veterinary services provided.
What determines if a pet is not adoptable?
- The animal shows aggression towards people or other pets.
- The animal has attacked or bitten people or other pets without provocation.
- The animal is seriously ill or injured.
- If the illness or injuries are so extensive the animal may be humanly euthanized.
