Rochester Animal Control Shelter MN

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 re

leased 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

Winston was adopted today! Link and Dexter are still available!!
04/03/2026

Winston was adopted today! Link and Dexter are still available!!

04/03/2026

Don’t forget about these dogs who are at Rochester Animal Control Shelter MN waiting for homes. Each has found themselves there due to no fault of their own. Deserving dogs needing a chance to shine. Read their bios to see if one of them is a good fit for your home.
Apply on line , and we will set up an appointment with one of the officers.

https://www.pawsandclaws.org/wpweb/pets/adoptable-pets/adoptable-dogs/

04/03/2026

Dobby from Rochester Animal Control Shelter MN found his home today!

***LOST CAT***Lost in the 3800 block Hwy 14 in SE Rochester.Please call 507-328-6960 option 1 with any information.26-15...
04/02/2026

***LOST CAT***
Lost in the 3800 block Hwy 14 in SE Rochester.
Please call 507-328-6960 option 1 with any information.

26-15990

Dobby enjoying a comfy bed in the office! ❤️ Update: adopted!Up for adoption!
04/01/2026

Dobby enjoying a comfy bed in the office! ❤️ Update: adopted!

Up for adoption!

04/01/2026

Up for adoption!!! 26-9933 Update: adopted!
Dobby! Sweetest pup! He’s quirky at times but just look at that face… and ohhh that tail 🥺❤️

He loves other dogs and all people!!
Fill out an application on PCHS page then come down and meet him!

04/01/2026
***FOUND*** Update Owner found.75 ST and Hwy 63If you know this cat send us a message or call us at 507-328-696026-15797
04/01/2026

***FOUND*** Update Owner found.
75 ST and Hwy 63
If you know this cat send us a message or call us at 507-328-6960

26-15797

Update. Home :)***LOST***Riverside Ln NECall or message us if you’ve seen this cat507-328-696026-15635
03/31/2026

Update. Home :)

***LOST***
Riverside Ln NE
Call or message us if you’ve seen this cat
507-328-6960

26-15635

03/31/2026

IF YOU SEE HER PLEASE CALL 507-272-2062 WITH LOCATION AND TIME . PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO CATCH HER . WE WANT HER TO STAY IN THE SAME AREA. SHE WILL RUN IF CHASED.

Call (507) 272-2062

Winnie slipped her leash at Paws and Claws around 4 PM Monday 3/23 and is on the loose.
Please do NOT chase.

If you spot her, please message us on this page and call 507-272-2062

She is not aggressive and may come up to another dog.

Update. Found :)***LOST Pomeranian***Lost in the 2200 block of Jade Place NE in Rochester.Please call 507-328-6960 opti...
03/30/2026

Update. Found :)

***LOST Pomeranian***
Lost in the 2200 block of Jade Place NE in Rochester.
Please call 507-328-6960 option 1 with any information.

26-15513

Update: he found a home ***LOOKING FOR A HOME***This dog is not at our shelter. Please call 507-328-6960 option 1 if yo...
03/30/2026

Update: he found a home

***LOOKING FOR A HOME***
This dog is not at our shelter.
Please call 507-328-6960 option 1 if you want more information.

26-10634

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2150 Campus Drive SE
Rochester, MN
55904

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Adoption Fee for any animal is $15.00 (cash or credit only please) and a rabies vaccination is required within 10 days. 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. We keep all stray animals 7 days before they can be adopted or posted on our page, this gives the owner(s) time to claim the animal. 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 106A http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/city-attorney/city-ordinances