As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
CAT
Any feline, regardless of age or sex.
COMMERCIAL
An endeavor undertaken with the view of selling some of the
products.
DOG
Any canine, regardless of age or sex.
SHADE
Protection from the direct rays of the sun during the months
of June through September.
SHELTER
As it applies to dogs, a moistureproof structure of suitable
size to accommodate the dog and allow retention of body heat, made
of durable material with a solid floor raised at least two inches
from the ground and with the entrance covered by a flexible, windproof
material. Such structure shall be provided with a sufficient quantity
of suitable bedding to provide insulation and protection against cold
and dampness.
VICIOUS ANIMAL
Any animal which has previously attacked or bitten any person
or which has behaved in such a manner that the person who harbors
the animal knows or should reasonably know that the animal tends to
attack or bite persons.
WILD ANIMAL
Any live monkey or ape, raccoon, skunk, fox, snake, or other
reptile, leopard, panther, tiger, lion, lynx or any other animal or
any bird of prey which can normally be found in the wild state.
Every owner of a dog more than five months of
age on January 1 of any year, or five months of age within the license
year, shall annually, or within 30 days from the date such dog becomes
five months of age, in the manner provided by law for the payment
of personal property taxes, pay a dog license tax and obtain a license
therefor as provided by §§ 174.05 and 174.07, Wis.
Stats. The license year shall commence on January 1 and end on the
following December 31. Such dog license tax shall be as set by the
Common Council. An increased fee shall be paid by persons purchasing dog licenses after April 1 or more than three months after such dog becomes five months of age. Each applicant for a dog license shall present a valid certificate of vaccination in accordance with §
104-5 before being issued a license.
[Amended 11-18-2003 by Ord. No. 1740(20)]
Every owner of a cat more than five months of
age on January 1 of any year, or five months of age within the license
year, shall annually, or within 30 days from the date such cat becomes
five months of age, obtain a license for each cat from the City Hall.
The license year shall commence on January 1 and end on the following
December 31. Such cat license tax shall be as set by the Common Council. An increased fee shall be paid by persons purchasing cat licenses after April 1 or more than three months after such cat becomes five months of age. Each applicant for a cat license shall present a valid certification of vaccination in accordance with §
104-5 before being issued a license. All funds received from cat licenses shall be paid into the general fund of the City.
[Amended 11-18-2003 by Ord. No. 1740(20)]
A. Required. Every dog and/or cat owner shall have such
dog or cat vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian so that such
vaccination is current for the license year commencing January 1 and
ending December 31.
B. Exceptions. Dogs and cats under five months of age
and any dog or cat for which a veterinarian licensed by the state
issues a certificate to the effect that the proposed inoculation will
be harmful shall not be required to be so inoculated.
C. Duties of veterinarian. A veterinarian licensed by
the state shall provide a certificate and tag for each dog vaccinated
as provided by § 95.21, Wis. Stats., or cat vaccinated and
shall keep a copy of the certificate in his or her files. The certificate
shall bear the owner's name and address, the name, sex, spayed or
unspayed, neutered or unneutered, breed and color of the dog or cat,
the date of the vaccination, the type of rabies vaccine administered
and the manufacturer's serial number, the date that the immunization
expires, and the municipality where the dog or cat is required to
be licensed. The tag shall be of a durable material bearing the same
serial number as the certificate, the year the vaccination was given,
and the name, address and telephone number of the veterinarian.
D. Duties of owner. The owner of a dog or cat vaccinated
under this section shall immediately attach the rabies immunization
tag issued by the veterinarian to the dog's or cat's collar.
E. Untagged cats and dogs. No person shall harbor or keep any cat or dog which does not have the tags as described in Subsection
D.
F. Impoundment.
(1) Unlicensed animals. In addition to the penalties set forth in §
104-19, any City police officer or any person designated by the Chief of Police shall impound any dog or cat which does not carry the tags as provided above.
(2) Payment of fee. The owner of a dog or cat that has been impounded or seized may reclaim possession of such dog or cat by paying an impoundment fee in accordance with §
104-8D(3) and the reasonable costs of keeping such dog or cat during impoundment.
(3) Proof of inoculation. The dog or cat shall not be
released until proof has been furnished to the police officer that
the animal has been inoculated in accordance with this section.
(4) Disposal of unclaimed animals. If the dog or cat is
not claimed within seven days of impoundment, the animal may be disposed
of pursuant to § 173.23, Wis. Stats. Notice of impoundment
shall be given by the person or officer possessing such animal to
the owner within 24 hours if the owner is known.
Pens and other structures in which animals are
kept shall be constructed so as to be easily cleaned and kept in good
repair.
[Amended 5-20-2003 by Ord. No. 1722(2)]
No person shall knowingly keep or harbor any
animal which habitually barks, cries, howls, yelps or otherwise makes
noise that materially disturbs or annoys another. "Habitually" shall
be defined herein as customarily, frequently and repeatedly. A citation
may be issued to the animal's owner or to the person keeping or harboring
the animal upon a complaint by a member of the public or upon a police
officer's observation of a violation.
[Amended 11-18-2003 by Ord. No. 1740(20); 12-7-2021 by Ord. No. 2074(10)]
No person shall keep in the City a chicken coop,
dove cote, dog kennel, rabbit warren or other establishment where
birds and animals are kept for commercial purposes without a license
therefor. The license fee shall be as set by the Common Council and payable each January 1.
No person shall injure or destroy any birds
or throw stones, shoot at or use any implements with the intention
of killing or injuring any bird within the City.
[Amended 5-6-1997 by Ord. No. 1554(3); 8-19-2008 by Ord. No. 1868(10)]
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to a penalty as set forth in Chapter
1, §
1-4, of this Municipal Code.