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page 2 <br />about us <br />Established in 2011, Companion Animal Control (CAC) provides professional animal control and <br />impound services to over 40 jurisdictions across five counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, serving <br />a combined population of more than 400,000 residents. Since its founding, CAC has responded to <br />over 10,000 animal control-related calls and assisted more than 11,500 animals with safe transport, <br />sheltering, and reunification or placement. <br />A Proven Partner for Public Safety & Animal Welfare <br />CAC was founded by Brit Harmon, an experienced animal welfare professional who holds a <br />Bachelor of Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls and a Master of Public <br />Administration from Hamline University. Brit is nationally certified as an Animal Control Officer <br />and holds the Wisconsin Humane Officer Certification, ensuring services meet the highest <br />standards in both legal compliance and animal care. Under Brit’s leadership, CAC supports law <br />enforcement, public works, and municipal staff by providing skilled animal handling, field <br />transport, and compassionate impound care. <br />The Companion Animal Center – Opening October 2025 <br /> To further enhance our services, we are building a dedicated facility—The Companion Animal <br />Center—located at 1480 Helmo Ave North, Oakdale, MN, adjacent to TLC Veterinary Hospital. <br />Opening in October 2025, this facility will serve as the primary impound location for all animals in <br />CAC custody. It is centrally located to efficiently serve our partner communities. In addition to <br />municipal impound services, the Center will offer public-facing amenities including boarding, <br />daycare, grooming, and training, allowing us to sustain operations while offering the community an <br />elevated standard of pet care. <br />Community Support Initiatives <br /> Our model reinvests in the community. The Companion Animal Center will also host a range of <br />support programs, including: <br />A pet food bank for local families in need <br />A foster dog respite program to assist rescue partners and foster families <br />Low-cost spay/neuter events in partnership with area clinics and nonprofits