Animal Licensing and Control

Animal Licensing

Animal licensing questions can be answered by calling 612-861-9870. For other animal-related questions, call 612-861-9823.

• All animals 6 months of age and older must be licensed.
• If a resident wants three cats or three dogs, they must obtain a separate multi-pet residence license application through the City.
• The maximum number of animals residents may have is five total.
• It is illegal to have more than three dogs on one property.

Animal License Application

Multi-Pet License (see bullet points above)

To submit animal licenses, please mail or hand deliver to:  

Richfield Public Safety Department
Attn: Animal Licensing
6700 Portland Ave.
Richfield, MN  55423

Animal Control

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Impounded Animals

Most animals impounded by Richfield Public Safety will be sheltered at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter, unless special care is required.

Bloomington Animal Shelter, 9920 Logan Ave., 952-563-8804.

Lost and found animal reports may be made at any time, 24 hours a day by calling Richfield Public Safety at 612-861-9898.

For more information on Richfield's animal laws, refer to the Chapter 9 of the Richfield City Code.