An approach founded on compassion & trust since 2011
At Companion Animal Center, we believe that all dogs deserve a safe place to thrive—whether they are beloved pets away from home temporarily or animals without a home of their own. That’s why we’ve created a one-of-a-kind facility that blends best-in-class dog daycare and boarding services with a deep-rooted commitment to animal welfare, enrichment, and responsible care. One of the most defining aspects of Companion Animal Center is our animal welfare foundation—the establishment of Companion Animal Care & Control as the premier animal control provider serving municipalities across Minnesota and Wisconsin since 2011.
We are more than a dog daycare. We are a purpose-driven community of pet professionals, behavior experts, and animal welfare advocates working together to support dogs at every stage of their journey. At Companion Animal Center, we believe that every dog deserves love, structure, and a chance to grow—no matter their background. When you choose us for daycare, boarding, or spa services, you’re not just investing in premium care for your own dog—you’re supporting a facility that uplifts the whole pet community.
Unlike traditional boarding or daycare facilities, our center plays a dual role in the community: we provide structured, enrichment-based care to pets who have loving homes—and compassionate, Fear Free support to those pets who don’t have a home and are searching for a fresh start with a new home.
Whether it’s an EPIC Enrichment daycare day, a relaxing overnight stay, or a visit from a foster dog in need of a break, every experience at Companion Animal Center is built around one goal: To help dogs feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.
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Our Core Values
We’ve been reimagining how to care for animals across Minnesota & Wisconsin since 2011. Our mission is to provide a safe, enriching, and compassionate environment for all dogs—whether they are cherished pets, stray animals in need, or rescue dogs awaiting their forever home. Through structured enrichment, trusted care, and community collaboration, we create opportunities for every dog to learn, rest, connect, and thrive.
Alignment of Expectations: We believe clarity builds trust. From behavior standards to enrichment routines and health protocols, we proactively communicate what you—and your dog—can expect, every step of the way.
Accountability with Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in all that we do. Whether caring for a beloved pet or a stray without a home, our team operates with transparency, responsibility, and professionalism.
Partnership Commitment: We work hand-in-hand with local rescues, shelters, trainers, and municipal partners to create a stronger safety net for animals in transition. Collaboration isn’t an extra—it’s embedded in how we operate.
Compassionate Care: Every dog is treated with patience, empathy, and individualized attention. Whether they’re a cherished family member or an impounded animal awaiting rescue, we offer care rooted in respect and kindness.
Community Leadership: Our role goes beyond pet care—we are part of a greater mission to uplift the entire animal welfare ecosystem. Through programs like foster respite, emergency boarding, and structured enrichment for shelter dogs, we ensure our facility supports both pets and the people who care for them.
Fear Free Care—for all animals
Through our partnership with Companion Animal Care & Control, we care for stray, abandoned, and impounded animals during their hold periods or while awaiting rescue placement. The animals from Companion Animal Care & Control are most often stray, lost or abandoned animals waiting out their legal stray hold. After this holding period, they are sent to our local rescue and shelter partners for adoption as we do not adopt out animals directly from Companion Animal Care & Control or the Companion Animal Center. These animals are housed separately from client-owned pets and receive:
Parasite prevention at intake
Safe housing with structured enrichment to reduce stress
Medical and behavioral support from trained staff
Positive, Fear Free handling—no matter their past
Our team works closely with trusted rescue organizations to find homes for these animals, especially large-breed dogs, who are often at higher risk of being overlooked due to space, stigma, or placement challenges.
Animal Welfare Initiatives
Built Into Our Mission, Not Added On
At Companion Animal Center, we don’t draw a line between pet care and animal welfare.
We believe both are part of the same mission: ensuring every dog has a chance to feel safe, supported, and seen—no matter their circumstances. Companion Animal Center was created in part to bridge the gap between animal control, rescue organizations, and overwhelmed pet owners. These initiatives, coordinated through our nonprofit partner Friends of Companion, are not afterthoughts—they’re built into the operational fabric of our facility.
Dog Foster Respite Program
Temporary care for foster and rescue dogs who need a short-term placement, giving foster families a much-needed break without disrupting a dog’s progress.
Surrender Prevention Support
Short-term care, enrichment, and behavioral coaching for pet owners at risk of giving up their dogs—offering help before rehoming becomes the only option.
Hosting Adoption Events
Use of our professionally designed facility to promote adoptable pets and amplify the life-saving work of our rescue partners.
Pet Food & Supply Pantry
Owners reclaiming their animals and those who reach out when they are in crisis are provided dog or cat good and supplies in an effort to keep families with their pets.
Two ways you can help…
Help us provide medical care through a donation to Friends of Companion, your gift turns stories of stray animals into success stories.
Support daily needs via Companion Animal Care & Control’s Amazon Wish List—because every dog deserves safety, comfort, and a second chance.