Anoka County, MN Animal Ordinances: Cat Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Rabies vaccine (Blaine)
- Cats over 12 months
- Coon Rapids registration
- Ended January 1, 2023
- Coon Rapids rabies
- Still required (Sec. 6-112)
- Counts toward pet limit
- Yes, cats included
- At-large cats
- May be impounded
Summary
Cats are covered by city animal codes. Blaine requires every cat over 12 months old to be vaccinated against rabies and counts cats in its at-large and kennel rules. Coon Rapids no longer requires cat registration but still mandates rabies vaccination.
Every dog over three months of age and every cat over 12 months of age shall be vaccinated against rabies and at such intervals as set forth by the state board of animal health.
Full Breakdown
Blaine City Code Sec. 14-76 requires every dog over three months and every cat over 12 months of age to be vaccinated against rabies at intervals set by the state Board of Animal Health. Cats are included in Blaine's definitions of restraint, at-large, and private kennel (four or more of one type). Coon Rapids ended mandatory cat registration on January 1, 2023, but Sec. 6-112 still requires cats to be vaccinated against rabies, and cats count toward the four-pet multiple-pet-permit threshold. Free-roaming or nuisance cats can still be impounded, and owners are responsible for damage or nuisance their cats cause.
Violations & Fines
Failing to vaccinate a cat against rabies violates city code; Blaine violations are misdemeanors. Nuisance or at-large cats may be impounded, with reclaim and boarding fees owed by the owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does my cat need a rabies shot?
Sources & Official References
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