Animal Control, Afton-style

Dogs diverging?...Cats cavorting?...

The the issue of stray animals continues to be a topic of discussion in Afton. Even though the definition of “stray” may mean different things to different people, the city would like to put as many pets as possible back into their owner’s hands without calling animal control. This will minimize out-of-pocket costs to residents and costs to the “city” (which, again, means costs to residents, through property taxes).

If an animal that is friendly and looks well-cared-for wanders into your yard, garage, or neighborhood-- ask neighbors if they know the animal’s owner, post flyers in the neighborhood, take a digital picture and send to cityclerk@ci.afton.mn.us and we will post it to the website.

Please call the City Hall at 651-436-5090 or a council member to report an animal as a nuisance or abandoned to get advice on calling animal control. Please call 911 if you encounter a dangerous animal.

IF YOU ARE AN OWNER WHO HAS "LOST" A PET, PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL & VISIT THE CITY WEBSITE TO CHECK FOR  "IMPOUNDED" ANIMALS.

The city thanks you, and owners of wandering pets will thank you, for keeping our animal control budget in check and our pets in their owner’s loving arms.