Dog & Cat Ordinance

In 2020, Turtle River Township adopted an ordinance regulating dogs and cats in the township. The township is now part of the Bemidji Rural Animal Control Organization (BRACO).

If you have concerns regarding aggressive, abandoned, or "at large" animals in your neighborhood, please contact the Animal Control Officer.

Citation Fees for Dog and Cat violations:

1st citation                             $100

All following citations            $300

Dangerous (or potentially)    $300

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