The Owatonna Animal Shelter is operated by the Owatonna Police Department.

All stray domestic animals found or caught are brought in and held for a minimum of five (5) days before they are available to be released.

For information on animal release conditions or fees, please submit a private message to us here on our page or call (507) 451-8232.


WE DO NOT CAPTURE OR RESCUE WILD ANIMALS. If you have or come across an injured wild animal, please contact the Minnesota DNR at (888) 646-6367.