NOISY LAWS REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF …

1 OTHER ANIMAL RELATEDLAWSP ersons having more than three cats and/or dogsover five months of age must have an AnimalFancier Permit. Applications are obtained bycalling the Department of Neighborhood Servicesat 286 5771. There is an annual fee and amandatory inspection of the property. For acomplete current listing of license and feeschedules visit go to the Environmental matter what you call animal litter, feces,droppings, or poop it must be cleaned up by theowner and/or person walking the animal. Littermust be removed immediately from all areas,whether private or public property, includingmedian strips, parks, schools, or or home-made "pooper scoopers"may be used.

2 For disposal, droppings should bewrapped and put into the owner's garbage cart. Owners (and/or those walking the animals) maybe ticketed when animal litter offenses areobserved by Police or Department ofNeighborhood Services employees. Citizens observing litter incidents can reportthem to the Department of NeighborhoodServices at 286-2268. Be sure to provide theaddress of the animal is illegal to keep animalsthat habitually disturb thepeace. Persons disturbedby such noise must makea signed written report tothe Department ofNeighborhood Services, 4001 S. 6th St., 2ndFloor, milwaukee , WI 53221 and be willing totestify in court if the owner ignores an order tostop the noise.

3 Additional information is availableby calling dogs and cats over five months of age arerequired to be licensed each calendar year. Proof ofcurrent rabies immunization must be shown whenapplying for a license. Low cost rabies vaccinations,applications and licenses are available from theMilwaukee Area Domestic Animal ControlCommission (MADACC)at 649-8640. Visit them at3839 W. Burnham St., West milwaukee , WI 53215 orgo to their website at License feesare cheaper for neutered than un-neutered dogs andcats. All licenses expire December 31st. Late feesapply after March 31st. For current city of Milwaukeelicense fees visit and look underServices.

4 Owners of unlicensed dogs and cats may beticketed when the violation is noted by Police orDepartment of Neighborhood OF THECITY OF MILWAUKEEPITBULL AND ROTTWEILERORDINANCER equirements for Leashes and Licenses Fence or Kennel Dog behavior class attendance Age limits of handlers Distance from public right of wayDNS-360_V31 tnw 6/10/2015 milwaukee Property Data available on the web Tips from theCity of MilwaukeeDepartment ofNeighborhoodServicesRequirements of the city ofMilwaukee Pitbull andRottweiler OrdinanceChapter 78-22 of the city of milwaukee code ofOrdinances places special REQUIREMENTS on ownersof dogs that are one half or more Americanstaffordshire terrier, staffordshire terrier, AmericanPitbull terrier, staffordshire bull terrier, miniature bullterrier or is believed that dog owners who follow theserequirements will reduce the likelihood that theirdog will be involved in a bite.

5 In addition, neighborsand people who pass by the dogs when in the yardor when being walked will be less likely to feelthreatened by the and trainingrequirementAny person who walks a Pitbull or Rottweiler dogmust have it attached to a leash no longer than 6 must be at least 16 years old and able tocontrol the animal. A person older than 16 who is ofslight stature may not be able to control a largeRottweiler and may not walk the dog. The personmust be competent to govern the dog and preventit from annoying or worrying pedestrians ortrespassing on property. In addition, the owner ofthe dog must attend a dog behavior class.

6 Theseclasses are offered by the milwaukee AreaDomestic Animal Control Commission. Call414-649-8640 or visit or kennel requirementsThe owner of a Pitbull or Rottweiler dog must haveone of the following installed in their # a fence that is sufficient to contain the height is determined on a case by casebasis by a DNS inspector. Climbable objects maynot be placed next to the fence if they may allowthe dog to jump out of the fence must be made of non-climbablematerial (such as stockade type fencing). Thefence must be set at least 3 feet from any alley,sidewalk or other public right of way. If part of afence system, a permit for the fence system isrequired.

7 (See below.) The dog may not be allowed to dig under thefence. Steps must be taken to prevent this fromhappening. Failure to comply with this ordinancecan result in multiple citations being issued wherepenalties can exceed $ that a fence higher than 4 feet may not beinstalled in a front or side yard and 6 feet is theheight maximum for a back yard fence. (Note thatmany dogs can climb standard chain link you install a chain link fence and your doglearns to climb it you will be required to replaceit). A permit is required to install a fence. For a fencepermit, contact the city of MilwaukeeDevelopment Center at (414) # a kennel sufficient to contain the dog.

8 Thekennel must have a concrete floor. The fencing forthe kennel must be non-climbable and may need tobe higher than six feet if a doghouse is placed inthe kennel, as the dog could climb onto the houseand escape the kennel. This can be prevented byinstalling a securely attached roof on the link fencing with an attached roof isacceptable for a kennel. Pre-constructed kennelsare available at larger hardware stores. Whenplanning your kennel keep it at least three feet fromthe lot line, sidewalk or alley. Note that an approvedshelter with bedding and a wind flap is required anytime the dog is left outside for more than one should also consider placing the kennel in aplace that will be shaded in the afternoon to providerelief for the dog during the and pitbulls must be placed in anapproved kennel if left outside unless the yard isenclosed with a fence as described previously inoption #1.

9 For information on obtaining a permit toinstall a fence call (414) information on rules related to keepingRottweilers and Pitbulls call (414) 286-5571.