Community Service Officer
The Orono Police Department has one Community Service Officer (CSO), whose primary duty is to handle animal control problems throughout the jurisdiction of the Orono Police Deptartment The CSO jurisdiction covers Orono, Mound, Minnetonka Beach, and Spring Park.
Ordinances Related to Dogs
Each city has an ordinance that states dogs are not allowed to roam off the property of the owner unless under the control of the owner on a leash.
If a dog is found in violation of the ordinance, the dog may possibly be impounded to a kennel and the owner fined.
All dogs must be licensed by the City in which the owner resides.
Impounded Dogs
Dogs impounded within Orono, Spring Park, Mound, and Minnetonka Beach are impounded to:
Crossroads Animal Shelter
2800 10th Street SE
Buffalo, MN 55313
Phone: 763-684-1234
Obtaining a Dog License & Other Information
To obtain a dog license, kennel license, or a copy of the ordinance, please contact your City Hall:
Orono
Phone: 952-249-4600
Minnetonka Beach
Phone: 952-471-8871
Spring Park
Phone: 952-471-9051
Mound
Phone: 952-472-0603