Pet owners must clean up all pet feces, and are required to carry something to clean up after pets (such as plastic bags) when walking off the owner’s property. 

Leash laws

• In neighborhoods: Dogs must be on a six-foot leash or off-leash and directly at heel beside their owner when off the owner’s property, such as walking in the neighborhood.
• In parks: Dogs must be leashed, unless in ungroomed/unmaintained areas of parks. More info: Pets in Parks

Excessive noise

City ordinance prohibits excessive noise (barking) from pets, defined as repeated noise over at least a five-minute period with one minute or less lapse of time between each noise during that period. Call 911 to report incidents.

Multiple pets

Any household with more than two dogs, five cats or five dogs and cats combined (older than six months) must apply for a multiple animal location permit, which costs $35 annually and expires each May 31. Multi-family residences cannot exceed those numbers and are not eligible for a multiple animal location permit.

Download a multiple animal location permit packet or call 952-939-8500 to learn more or ask questions. 

Pet ID tags

The city does not require dog licenses, but all dogs are required to wear an identification tag. Cats are not required to wear ID tags, but it is recommended. The tag should include the owner’s phone number, and name and address are also recommended.

Rabies vaccinations

All dogs and cats older than six months are required to have current rabies vaccinations and owners must have proof of vaccination.

Lost or found pets

If you are missing a pet or find a lost pet, call 952-939-8510 or report the pet on our website. Pets picked up by an officer that cannot be returned home will be impounded for a minimum of five days. Impound fees are $35 for first offense, $60 for second offense and $110 for third offense and beyond. A $40 per day boarding fee will also be charged.

Chickens/fowl guidelines

Minnetonka residents may own chickens/fowl (one bird per 1/10 acre rounded down) but must follow these regulations: hens only (no roosters); must not be kept in the front yard; must have fence and keep animals on owner’s property; must have a shelter of adequate size; must keep area clean so smell doesn’t leave the property. Call 952-939-8500 to learn more or ask questions. 

Dangerous dogs

Animal control can declare a dog potentially dangerous or dangerous based on reported aggressive incidents. All dangerous dogs must be kept on a leash six feet long or less at all times when outdoors, or in a fenced enclosure on the owner’s property. Call 952-939-8500 to learn more or ask questions. Call 952-939-8510 to report an incident.