If you suspect an animal is being abused or neglected, please contact your local law enforcement office.

Definitions:

"Abuse" means intentionally causing unnecessary pain, injury, suffering, or harassment to a pet or companion animal.

"Cruelty" means causing or allowing unnecessary pain, suffering, or unjustifiable injury or death to a pet or companion animal.

"Neglect" means failure to provide the minimum care required for the health and well-being of a pet or companion animal.

Links To Minnesota State Laws In Regards To Animals

343.22 INVESTIGATION OF CRUELTY COMPLAINTS
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=343.22

343.40 DOG HOUSES
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=343.40

346.39 DOGS AND CATS
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=346.39

346.57 DOGS AND CATS IN MOTOR VEHICLES
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=346.57