Animal Control
Dog Licensing
Starting January 1, 2024, the City is no longer licensing dogs living in City limits, however, all dogs housed within the City are required to be vaccinated for rabies. It is a pet owner’s responsibility to vaccinate and provide proof of vaccination if requested by the City or Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department. Cat owners are encouraged to also vaccinate cats for rabies.
Running At Large Prohibited
It is unlawful for any person who owns, harbors or keeps a dog or cat to allow the animal to run at large. To report an animal running at large, you may contact City Hall during normal business hours at 763-856-4666. After hours you may contact the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office at 763-765-3500.
Impounding
Dogs or cats running loose will be only be picked up by Public Works if contained by leash or kennel and will be impounded at the Monticello Animal Control Facility, 203 Chelsea Rd, Monticello. You will be required to pay any fees incurred at the facility independent of the the City's impound/at large fees. Impound fees are as follows:
| $75.00 | For 1st offense |
| $100.00 | For 2nd offense |
| $125.00 | For 3rd and subsequent offenses |
| $25.00 | At large fee if dog does not have current vaccination |
Kennels
City Ordinance limits the number of dogs per household to two. The keeping of three or more dogs on the same premises, whether owned by the same person or not, shall constitute a "kennel"; except that fresh litter of pups may be kept for a period of three months before such keeping shall be deemed to be a "kennel". No person shall keep or maintain a kennel within the City of Zimmerman.
Restrictions on Dogs
It shall be unlawful for any animal owner to permit their animal to damage any lawn, garden, or any other property.
No person, owner, or keeper of an animal shall allow such animal to make noise so as to cause annoyance, disturbance or discomfort of any person.
Animals at large?
City code prohibits animals running at large. All animals must be restrained by leash, chain or kennel when not under the direct supervision and control of the owner.