Property owners residing in the City Limits are allowed two dogs by City Code and each dog must have a current dog tag; dogs must be six months of age or older to register.  Dog tags have an expiration date of June 30th.  Tags are $5.00 if the animal is neutered or spayed and $8.00 if natural.  Dog tags are available for purchase at City Hall.  A current rabies tag number and name of veterinarian must be on file at City Hall in order to issue the tags.  Tags enable the City to help reunite dogs with their owners.

Also, remember to clean up after your pet.  City Code requires the dog owner to collect dog waste from private and public lands.  Dogs are not allowed to run at large and excessive barking is considered a public nuisance and subject to a fine.

If you would like a complete copy of Delano's Code pertaining to dogs, please contact City Hall at (763) 972-0550.

If your pet is lost, do you know who to call?

Delano's Animal Control is handled through Delano Public Works and only handles dog issues. All other pet issues must be referred to either the Wright County Sheriff's Office or the Greater West Metro Human Society formerly the Humane Society of Wright County.

The Greater West Metro Humane Society, a non-profit organization servicing Wright, Carver, and Western Hennepin counties is the designated impound location for any stray or injured animals.  The Greater West Metro Humane Society number is (763) 682-7061.  Greater West Metro Humane Society is also charged with investigation reports of animal cruelty.  If your animal companion is missing, or you observe an animal being abused or neglected, call Greater West Metro Humane Society or you local police/sheriff's department.

You may also call (763) 682-7061, press one for the adoption center and animal care, then press one again for the adoption center.  Greater West Metro Humane Society cares for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and gerbils with the occasional short stays by birds, snakes, ferrets and horses.