Minneapolis and St. Paul distinguish between "dangerous" dogs and those that are "potentially dangerous." About two dozen dogs that have been declared dangerous are currently living in the cities, and nearly 450 (plus one cat) are labeled potentially dangerous.
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Data was provided by Minneapolis Animal Care and Control on May 13 and St. Paul Animal Control on May 12. Owners are required to alert the cities when an animal has moved or died, but they don't always do so. In a few cases, owners successfully appeal to have their dogs removed from the list.
For more information or to report an aggressive dog
Minneapolis: Call 612-348-4250, visit the Animal Care and Control website or read the city ordinance.
St. Paul: Call 651-266-1100, visit the Animal Control website or read the city ordinance.
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Dangerous dogs: These dogs have inflicted substantial bodily harm on a person without provocation, killed a pet without provocation or attacked again after previously being labeled potentially dangerous. Owners must keep them muzzled or in an enclosure, have insurance and put up signs alerting the public.
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Potentially dangerous dogs: These dogs have bitten a person or other pet without provocation, chased a person or otherwise menaced or attacked a person or pet.
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