In Wisconsin, all dogs are required to be vaccinated and in Madison, cats must also be vaccinated. Additional Protection Keep wild and unfamiliar animals away from your pets. Don't bring stray animals home. Protect Yourself Vaccination People do not need to be vaccinated from rabies unless they are exposed to the virus. The best protection for people against rabies is to get their pets vaccinated.
Precautions Avoid wild animals.
Avoid any animal with symptoms of rabies. Do not approach or touch unfamiliar animals. Do not take in stray animals. Block any openings into your house that an animal may get in through. Keep tamper-proof lids on outside garbage cans so animals are not attracted to your property.