Away from home temporarily or without a home of their own—we believe all animals deserve a safe place to stay!
Trusted since 2011, Companion Animal Care & Control (CACC) proudly provides professional animal control services to more than 70 municipalities across Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey, and Washington Counties in Minnesota, as well as St. Croix and Pierce Counties in Wisconsin.
To date, our team has responded to over 10,000 animal control–related calls and provided care for more than 11,500 animals. We respond to service requests from residents within our contracted cities and work closely with local law enforcement to ensure the safety and welfare of both animals and the communities we serve. For contracted municipalities with designated staff for animal handling & transport, we provide 24/7/365 access to the Companion Animal Center for impounding animals to be safely housed under our care.
Our operations are based out of the newly built Companion Animal Center, located at 1480 Helmo Avenue North, Oakdale, MN 55128, which opened in October 2025. This modern facility serves a dual purpose: it houses our public-facing services—including dog daycare, boarding, spa care, and community events—while also maintaining a separate, secure area committed to the stray and abandoned animals under our care. This ensures every animal is housed safely and comfortably throughout its required holding period.
For animals that remain unclaimed or are surrendered, CACC partners with trusted, licensed 501(c)(3) rescue organizations to facilitate foster placement and adoption, giving every animal the best possible chance for a new beginning.
To learn more about the services we offer at the Companion Animal Center, including daycare & boarding visit www.companionanimalcenter.com
Our Services
Animal Impound
The Companion Animal Center is the designated impound facility for more than 70 jurisdictions across Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey, and Washington County in Minnesota, as well as St. Croix and Pierce County in Wisconsin. All animals brought to our facility—either by our team or by law enforcement from impound-only cities—receive safe housing, daily care, and Fear Free–informed handling throughout their stay. Unclaimed animals are transferred to placement partners for adoption opportunities.
Animal Pick-Up
Through our full animal control service contracts across Minnesota and Wisconsin, we assist hundreds of stray, abandoned, and lost animals each year. When a city contracts with us for field services, our animal control transporters respond directly to locations where animals are found—often by Good Samaritans—and transport them safely to the Companion Animal Center. Once impounded, animals receive appropriate care while we work to locate their owner.
If your city contracts with us for impound services only, residents must contact local law enforcement to have an officer pick up the stray animal and transport it to our facility. To see what services your city contracts for, click here.
Animal Placement
After completing the required Minnesota Statute 1721.0520 legal-hold period, animals are transferred to our network of trusted 501(c)(3) Placement Partners. Placement partners are both foster based rescues and trusted local shelters who provide veterinary care and behavioral support while the animal prepares for adoption. This collaborative model ensures animals have the best chance at a successful future.
Animal Protection
Companion Animal Care & Control conducts investigations and enforcement related to animal ordinances and state statutes, while working in close partnership with local law enforcement. Our approach prioritizes education and owner compliance whenever appropriate, promoting safe and humane treatment for animals in our communities.
