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Adopt a furry friend from Bloomington Animal Shelter

A caged cat.

Bloomington Animal Shelter has plenty of animals looking for good, permanent homes. If you’re looking to add a pet to your family, please consider adopting from the Bloomington Animal Shelter. The shelter currently has many wonderful and friendly dogs and cats to choose from.

Individuals wishing to give a pet as a gift are strongly encouraged to offer a pet “certificate” instead, giving the recipient the opportunity to find the pet that is right for him or her.

Adoption details

  • Adoption hours are Monday - Friday, 12 - 3 p.m., or by appointment.
  • The adoption fee for all animals is $30 plus sales tax.
  • Adopters must be at least 18 years old.
  • 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 it is living in Bloomington) and spayed/neutered (if not already spayed/neutered).

FAQs

Q: What happens to animals that are not adopted from the animal shelter?

A: About once a week, available adoptable animals that have not been adopted from the shelter are sent to one of several animal rescue groups that place them in new homes.

Q: What determines if a pet is adoptable?

A: If an animal shows aggression towards people or other pets, or if it is known to have attacked and/or bitten people or other pets in unprovoked circumstances, it will not be made available for adoption. Animals which are seriously ill or injured, and need to be euthanized (“put to sleep”) for humane reasons, or will require extensive veterinary care will not be made available for adoption.

Q: What happens to pets that are not adoptable?

A: Pets are euthanized by local veterinarians following all guidelines for humane euthanasia.

 

For more information, contact:

Animal Control Unit
PH: 952-563-4942, FAX: 952-563-4936
E-mail:
police@ci.bloomington.mn.us

 

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