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WI Stat § 173.07 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.|173.07 - Powers and duties of humane officers.

173.07  Powers and duties of humane officers. (1) Enforcement. A humane officer shall enforce ss. 95.21 and 944.18, this chapter, chs. 174 and 951 and ordinances relating to animals enacted by political subdivisions in which the humane officer has jurisdiction under s. 173.03 (3). (2)  Investigation. A humane officer shall investigate alleged violations of statutes and ordinances relating to animals and, in the course of the investigations, may execute inspection warrants under s. 66.0119. (3)  Seek subpoenas. A humane officer may request the district attorney for the county to obtain subpoenas to compel testimony and obtain documents in aid of investigations. (4)  Issue citations. If authorized by the appointing political subdivision, a humane officer shall issue citations under s. 66.0113 for violations of ordinances relating to animals. (4m)  Request prosecutions. A humane officer may request law enforcement officers and district attorneys to enforce and prosecute violations of state law and may cooperate in those prosecutions. (5)  Prohibited actions. Unless also a law enforcement officer, a humane officer may not in the course of his or her duties do any of the following:(a) Execute a search warrant.(b) Carry firearms.(c) Stop or arrest persons.(d) Stop, search, or detain vehicles, except under an inspection warrant under s. 66.0119.(e) Enter any place or vehicle by force or without the consent of the owner, except in an emergency occasioned by fire or other circumstance in which that entry is reasonable and is necessary to save an animal from imminent death or a person from imminent death or injury.(f) Remove any animal from the custody of another person by force. (6)  Conflict of interest prohibited. No humane officer may sell or otherwise dispose of any animal that came into the humane officer's custody in the course of his or her duties.History:  1997 a. 192; 2001 a. 30; 2019 a. 162.
WI Stat § 173.09 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.|173.09 - Investigations.

173.09  Investigations. In the course of investigation of suspected violations of statutes or ordinances, a humane officer may enter any building, vehicle, or place where animals may be present for the purpose of inspection, examination of animals, or the gathering of evidence. If the building, vehicle, or place to be entered is not public, and consent of the owner or person in charge is not obtained, entry shall be under authority of a special inspection warrant issued under s. 66.0119 or a search warrant.History:  1997 a. 192; 2001 a. 30.
WI Stat § 173.10 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.|173.10 - Investigation of cruelty complaints.

173.10  Investigation of cruelty complaints. A person may apply for a search warrant under s. 968.12 if there is reason to believe that a violation of s. 944.18 or ch. 951 has taken place or is taking place. If the court is satisfied that probable cause exists, it shall issue a search warrant directing a law enforcement officer in the county to proceed immediately to the location of the alleged violation with a doctor of veterinary medicine, if the court determines that a veterinarian is necessary for purposes of the search, and directing the law enforcement officer to search the place designated in the warrant, retaining in his or her custody subject to the order of the court such property or things as are specified in the warrant, including any animal. If the person applying for the search warrant is a humane officer, the warrant shall direct that the humane officer accompany the law enforcement officer who is directed to perform the search. The warrant shall be executed and returned to the court which issued the warrant in accordance with ss. 968.15 and 968.17. This section does not affect other powers and duties of law enforcement officers.History:  1973 c. 314; 1977 c. 449; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.16; 1995 a. 90; 1997 a. 192 s. 26; Stats. 1997 s. 173.10; 2019 a. 162.
WI Stat § 173.11 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.|173.11 - Abatement of violations.

173.11  Abatement of violations. (1) Issuance of order. If a humane officer or law enforcement officer after investigation has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation of a statute or ordinance is occurring and the violation is causing or has the potential to cause injury to an animal, the humane officer or law enforcement officer may issue and serve an order of abatement directed to named persons. An official designated in an ordinance under s. 173.03 (2) may not participate in the decision to issue the order or in any activity leading to that decision. (1m)  Content of order. An abatement order issued under sub. (1) shall contain all of the following:(a) The name and address of the person to whom directed.(b) The statute or ordinance alleged to be violated.(c) A prohibition on further violations.(d) A description of measures necessary to correct the alleged violation.(e) A description of the hearing and appeal provisions under subs. (2) and (4). (2)  Hearing. Any person named in an abatement order issued under sub. (1) may, within the 10‐day period following service of the order, request a hearing before an official designated in an ordinance under s. 173.03 (2). The hearing shall be held within 10 days after the request is made, unless the requester agrees to a later date. The hearing shall be informal in nature. (3)  Decision. Within 10 days after a hearing under sub. (2), the official who conducts the hearing shall affirm the order, modify and affirm the order or withdraw the order. (4)  Appeal. Any person adversely affected by a decision under sub. (3) may seek judicial review by commencing an action in circuit court within 30 days after the day that the decision is issued.History:  1997 a. 192.
WI Stat § 173.12 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.|173.12 - Animal fighting.

173.12  Animal fighting. Any veterinarian who has reason to believe that an animal has been in a fight in violation of s. 951.08 shall report the matter to the local humane officer or to a local law enforcement agency. The report shall be in writing and shall include a description and the location of the animal, any injuries suffered by the animal and the name and address of the owner or person in charge of the animal, if known.History:  1981 c. 160; 1983 a. 95; 1987 a. 248; 1987 a. 332 ss. 54, 64; Stats. 1987 s. 951.165; 1997 a. 192 ss. 28, 29; Stats. 1997 s. 173.12; 2015 a. 64, 233.
WI Stat § 173.15 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.|173.15 - Provision of care, treatment or disposal services.

173.15  Provision of care, treatment or disposal services. (1) Providing services. A political subdivision may provide for the care, treatment or disposal of animals taken into custody by a humane officer or law enforcement officer. A political subdivision may provide these services directly or by contracting with any other person. A political subdivision may establish standard fees for the care, custody and treatment of animals in its custody. The political subdivision may establish different fees for animals released to their owners and animals released to persons other than their owners. If the political subdivision does not establish standard fees, it may charge no more than the actual costs of care, custody or treatment to any person required to pay for the care, custody or treatment of an animal. (2)  Contract for services. Every person entering into a contract with a political subdivision under sub. (1) shall agree to do all of the following:(a) Provide adequate care and treatment of all animals delivered under the contract.(b) Maintain adequate records consistent with s. 173.17.(c) Release or dispose of animals under s. 173.23 or as provided in a court order.History:  1997 a. 192.
WI Stat § 173.17 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.|173.17 - Records.

173.17  Records. A humane officer or law enforcement officer taking custody of an animal on behalf of a political subdivision shall maintain, or require any person to whom the animal is delivered under a contract under s. 173.15 (1) to maintain, as appropriate, records for each animal containing the following information: (1) A physical description of the animal. (2) The date that custody was taken of the animal, the date that the animal was delivered into the possession of another person and the identity of the person to whom delivered. (3) The reason for taking custody of the animal. (4) The ultimate disposition of the animal, including the name and address of any person into whose custody the animal was ultimately released.History:  1997 a. 192.
WI Stat § 173.19 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.|173.19 - Animals considered unclaimed.

173.19  Animals considered unclaimed. (1) Except as provided in sub. (1m), a political subdivision or person contracting under s. 173.15 (1) may treat any animal taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 1. as an unclaimed animal subject to s. 173.23 (1m) if, within 4 days after custody is taken of the animal, it is not claimed by and returned to its owner under s. 173.23 (1). (1m) Notwithstanding sub. (1), a political subdivision or person contracting under s. 173.15 (1) may not euthanize the animal taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 1. before 7 days have elapsed after custody is taken, except to alleviate physical suffering or to protect the safety of shelter staff, volunteers, or the public. (2) Except as provided in sub. (3), a political subdivision or person contracting under s. 173.15 (1) may treat any animal taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 3., 4., or 9. as an unclaimed animal subject to s. 173.23 (1m) if, within 7 days after custody is taken of the animal, it is not claimed by and returned to its owner under s. 173.23 (1), except that an animal taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 3. or 4. may not be treated as unclaimed if its owner files a petition under s. 173.22 (1) within 7 days after custody is taken. (3) If an animal is taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 3., 4., or 9. and also taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 1., only sub. (1) applies to that animal.History:  1997 a. 192; 2015 a. 233.
WI Stat § 173.21 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.|173.21 - Holding animals for cause.

173.21  Holding animals for cause. (1) Grounds. A political subdivision may withhold, or direct a person contracting under s. 173.15 (1) to withhold, an animal in custody from an owner who makes an otherwise adequate claim for the animal under s. 173.23 (1) on any of the following grounds:(a) There are reasonable grounds to believe that the owner has used the animal in a crime under s. 944.18 or ch. 951 or that the animal constitutes evidence of a crime under s. 944.18 or ch. 951.(b) There are reasonable grounds to believe that the animal poses a significant threat to public health, safety or welfare.(d) A court has ordered the animal withheld for any reason. (2)  Examination permitted. If an animal is withheld under sub. (1), upon request by the owner, a veterinarian retained by the owner may examine the animal. (3)  Costs. The owner of an animal withheld under sub. (1) is not liable for any costs of custody, care or treatment except as provided by court order. (4)  Return. Except with respect to an animal taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 8., a political subdivision or person contracting under s. 173.15 (1) having custody of an animal withheld under sub. (1) shall release the animal to the owner at the direction of the humane officer or law enforcement officer that took custody of the animal if the requirements of s. 173.23 (1) (a) to (c) are satisfied. History:  1997 a. 192; 2015 a. 233; 2019 a. 162.
WI Stat § 173.24 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.|173.24 - Reimbursement for expenses.

173.24  Reimbursement for expenses. (1) A court shall assess the expenses under this section, minus any amounts paid under s. 173.22 (4) (f), in any case in which there has been a search authorized under s. 173.10 or in which an animal has been seized because it is alleged that the animal has been used in or constitutes evidence of any crime under s. 944.18 or ch. 951. (2) Expenses covered under this section include:(a) Investigative expenses of any search under s. 173.10 or any seizure under this chapter.(b) Any fees of a doctor of veterinary medicine.(c) Expenses of taking any animal into custody under this chapter, including expenses reasonably incident to taking the animal into custody.(d) Expenses of keeping or disposing of any animal taken into custody. (3) If the person alleged to have violated s. 944.18 or ch. 951 is found guilty of the violation, the person shall be assessed the expenses under subs. (1) and (2). If the person is not found guilty, the county treasurer shall pay the expenses from the general fund of the county.History:  1973 c. 314; 1983 a. 95; 1987 a. 332 ss. 54, 64; Stats. 1987 s. 951.17; 1997 a. 192 s. 30; Stats. 1997 s. 173.24; 2015 a. 233; 2019 a. 162.A court may only assess reasonable expenses for maintenance of seized animals. State v. Berndt, 161 Wis. 2d 116, 467 N.W.2d 205 (Ct. App. 1991).
WI Stat § 173.25 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.|173.25 - Immunity for euthanizing animals.

173.25  Immunity for euthanizing animals. A political subdivision, a person contracting under s. 173.15 (1), a humane officer or a law enforcement officer who has reasonable grounds to believe that s. 173.23 (1m) (c), (4) or (5) or a court order issued under s. 173.23 (3) authorize an animal to be euthanized is not liable for damages for the loss of the animal resulting from euthanizing the animal.History:  1997 a. 192.
WI Stat § 173.27 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.|173.27 - Duties of the department.

173.27  Duties of the department. The department shall do all of the following: (1)  Rules. (a) Adopt, by rule, standards for the training and certification of humane officers to ensure that humane officers are at least minimally qualified to perform the duties of a humane officer. The standards shall provide for training offered by the department or by others.(b) Adopt, by rule, deadlines by which humane officers must obtain certification. (2)  Training. Offer training courses for humane officers or approve training courses offered by others, or both. The department may charge a fee sufficient to recover the costs of training courses that it provides. (3)  Certification. Examine, as necessary, and certify humane officers as qualified. The department may charge a fee, established by rule, sufficient to recover the costs of certification. (4)  Registry of humane officers. Maintain and keep current a registry of all persons serving as humane officers for political subdivisions.History:  1997 a. 192.
WI Stat § 174.001 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 174 - Dogs.|174.001 - Definitions.

174.001  Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) “Collar" means a band, strip or chain placed around the neck of a dog. (2) “Department" means the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection. (2g) “Domestic animal" includes livestock, dogs and cats. (2j) “Intergovernmental commission" means an intergovernmental commission formed by contract under s. 66.0301 (2) by all of the municipalities in a county with a population of 750,000 or more for the purpose of providing animal control services.  (3) “Livestock" means any horse, bovine, sheep, goat, pig, llama, alpaca, domestic rabbit, farm-raised deer, as defined in s. 95.001 (1) (ag), or domestic fowl, including any farm-raised game bird, as defined in s. 169.01 (12m). (4) “Officer" has the meaning designated under s. 95.21 (1) (b). (5) “Owner" includes any person who owns, harbors or keeps a dog.History:  1979 c. 289 ss. 8m, 17; 1983 a. 451; 1995 a. 79, 316; 1997 a. 35; 2001 a. 16, 56; 2003 a. 133; 2017 a. 207 s. 5.The casual presence of a dog on someone's property does not make that person a “keeper." “Harboring" a dog means to afford it lodging, to shelter it, or give it refuge; it does not include the transient presence in one's home of another's dog. Pattermann v. Pattermann, 173 Wis. 2d 143, 496 N.W.2d 613 (Ct. App. 1992).There is a distinction between “keeping" and “harboring." Keeping generally requires exercising some measure of care, custody, or control over the dog, while harboring is often defined as sheltering or giving refuge to a dog. Thus, harboring lacks the proprietary aspect of keeping. However, the concepts of “harbor" and “keep" are similar, and the liability of one who harbors a dog and one who keeps a dog is the same. Pawlowski v. American Family Mutual Insurance Co. 2009 WI 105, 322 Wis. 2d 21, 777 N.W.2d 67, 07-2651.The relevant consideration in deciding a question of “harboring" is whether the owner of the home knowingly afforded lodging and shelter to the dog. That an owner resided in a separate home from the dog and was not in a convenient position to and in fact did not exercise custody or control over or care for the dog, would be most relevant if the issue was whether the owner was a “keeper" of the dog, but not a harborer. Augsburger v. Homestead Mutual Insurance Company, 2013 WI App 106, 350 Wis. 2d 486, 838 N.W.2d 88, 12-0641.
WI Stat § 174.01 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 174 - Dogs.|174.01 - Restraining action against dogs.

174.01  Restraining action against dogs. (1) Killing a dog. (a) Except as provided in par. (b), a person may intentionally kill a dog only if a person is threatened with serious bodily harm by the dog and:1. Other restraining actions were tried and failed; or2. Immediate action is necessary.(b) A person may intentionally kill a dog if a domestic animal that is owned or in the custody of the person is threatened with serious bodily harm by the dog and the dog is on property owned or controlled by the person and:1. Other restraining actions were tried and failed; or2. Immediate action is necessary. (2)  Inapplicable to officers, veterinarians, and persons killing their own dog. This section does not apply to an officer acting in the lawful performance of his or her duties under s. 29.921 (7), 95.21, 173.23 (1m) (c), (3), or (4), or 174.02 (3), or to a veterinarian killing a dog in a proper and humane manner, or to a person killing his or her own dog in a proper and humane manner. (3)  Liability and penalties. A person who violates this section:(a) Is liable to the owner of the dog for double damages resulting from the killing;(b) Is subject to the penalties provided under s. 174.15; and(c) May be subject to prosecution, depending on the circumstances of the case, under s. 951.02.History:  Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 775 (1975); 1975 c. 218; 1979 c. 289; 1981 c. 285; 1983 a. 451; 1987 a. 332 s. 64; 1997 a. 192, 248; 1999 a. 32; 2005 a. 162.Within the meaning of the 4th amendment, domestic animals are effects and the killing of a companion dog constitutes a seizure, which is constitutional only if reasonable. Viilo v. Eyre, 547 F.3d 707 (2008).
WI Stat § 174.042 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 174 - Dogs.|174.042 - Dogs running at large and untagged dogs subject to impoundment; penalties.

174.042  Dogs running at large and untagged dogs subject to impoundment; penalties. (1) Dog running at large. (a) Except as provided in par. (b), a dog is considered to be running at large if it is off the premises of its owner and not under the control of the owner or some other person.(b) A dog that is actively engaged in a legal hunting activity, including training, is not considered to be running at large if the dog is monitored or supervised by a person and the dog is on land that is open to hunting or on land on which the person has obtained permission to hunt or to train a dog. (2)  Untagged dog. A dog is considered to be untagged if a valid license tag is not attached to a collar which is kept on the dog whenever the dog is outdoors unless the dog is securely confined in a fenced area. (3)  Dog running at large or untagged dog subject to impoundment. An officer shall attempt to capture and restrain any dog running at large and any untagged dog. (4)  Penalties. If the owner of a dog negligently or otherwise permits the dog to run at large or be untagged, the owner shall forfeit not less than $25 nor more than $100 for the first offense and not less than $50 nor more than $200 for subsequent offenses.History:  1979 c. 289; 1983 a. 451; 1999 a. 50.
WI Stat § 174.05 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 174 - Dogs.|174.05 - Dog license tax.

174.05  Dog license tax. (1) Requirement. Except as provided in s. 174.054, the owner of a dog more than 5 months of age on January 1 of any year, or 5 months of age within the license year, shall annually, or on or before the date the dog becomes 5 months of age, pay the dog license tax and obtain a license. (2)  Tax. The minimum dog license tax is $3 for a neutered male dog or spayed female dog, upon presentation of evidence that the dog is neutered or spayed, and $8 for an unneutered male dog or unspayed female dog, or one-half of these amounts if the dog became 5 months of age after July 1 of the license year. (3)  Additional tax. The governing body of any county may by a majority vote of the members present at any regular meeting raise the minimum dog license tax on dogs within its jurisdiction and the governing body of any town, village or city may by resolution raise the minimum dog license tax on dogs within its jurisdiction. If the governing body of any county, town, village or city increases the minimum tax, it shall provide that the tax for unneutered male dogs and unspayed female dogs is greater than the tax for neutered male dogs and spayed female dogs. The additional tax may not exceed the total cost of all dog licensing, regulating and impounding activities for the previous year, less any refunds which may be received under s. 174.09 (2), and shall be levied and collected in the same manner as other dog license taxes. (4)  License year. The license year commences on January 1 and ends on the following December 31. (5)  Late fees. The collecting official shall assess and collect a late fee of $5 from every owner of a dog 5 months of age or over, if the owner failed to obtain a license prior to April 1 of each year, or within 30 days of acquiring ownership of a licensable dog or if the owner failed to obtain a license on or before the dog reached licensable age. All late fees received or collected shall be paid into the local treasury as revenue of the town, village or city in which the license was issued. The governing body of any county, town, village or city may, when setting the amount of the tax, provide that any person purchasing a dog license for a dog 5 months of age or over after April 1 shall pay an additional late fee.History:  1979 c. 289; 1983 a. 451; 1991 a. 39.