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PUPS (Pets Under Police Security) Impound

Hours: Monday and Friday 10 am-12 pm and 2-6 pm; Tuesday-Thursday 2-6 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, New Hope and Plymouth
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Police impound facility where lost pets found in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, New Hope and Plymouth are cared for until owners pick them up. Strays are held five business days; unclaimed pets are transferred to approved rescues, and people can apply to foster or adopt through those rescues using the online form.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Where: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, New Hope and Plymouth

Hours: Monday and Friday 10 am-12 pm and 2-6 pm; Tuesday-Thursday 2-6 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday

Good to know

  • How to get started: Animals are brought in only by officers; call 911 to have a found stray picked up. Report a missing pet with the online form or by calling 763-494-5999. To reclaim, bring a leash or carrier, proof of ownership, a rabies certificate and ID.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

PUPS (Pets Under Police Security) Impound official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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