Animal Control

The City contracts with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department for animal control services. Our animal control officer is Mario Lee. Animal-related complaints should be directed to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department at 651-767-0640 or simply call 911. 

The basic services being provided relate to dogs/cats running at large, barking dogs, animal abuse/neglect, dog/cat nuisance issues, animal bites, potentially dangerous dogs, and wild animals that are sick or threatening humans.

• License Required: Dogs are required to have a license.  Cost of the license is $20 and it is valid for two years from date of issue.  A $5 discount is given with proof of spayed/neutered.  A certificate of rabies vaccination is required.  License your dog at Little Canada City Center.  Cats do not need to be licensed.
• Number of Pets Allowed:  Little Canada allows each residential dwelling to have a total of three (3) pets (dogs/cats).
• On Leash: All dogs and cats are required to be on a leash when off of the owner's property.  
• Please be a considerate neighbor by cleaning up after your pet!
• Noise: Do not let your dog bark, cry, or howl continuously or intermittently.
• Non-domesticated Animals:  Residents experiencing problems with non-domesticated animals such as rodents should call a pest control company for removal of the nuisance.  Traps can also be purchased at Fleet Farm for larger animals.
• Dead Animals:  Call 651-766-4029 to report a dead animal on a city street.
• Injured birds and other non-domesticated animals: Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of MN, 2530 Dale St. N., south of County Road C: 651-486-9453 wrcmn.org
• Nuisance wildlife calls need to be directed to a “fee for service company” and not the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department.

Lost Pet

• Call St. Paul Animal Control Center at 651-266-1100 to inquire about a lost dog or cat that may have been picked up.