ALL DOG OWNERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUES REGARDING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DOG OWNERSHIP.

1. Dogs more then 5 months of age shall be licensed by April 1 of each year, or a late fee of $25.00 shall be imposed.

2. Proof of rabies vaccination is required before a license will be issued.

3. Dogs are not allowed to run at large.  The dog must be kept on the owner’s premises or under control of the owner or some other person.

4. Dogs running at large are subject to impoundment.

5. If the owner permits a dog to run at large, the owner shall forfeit not less than $25, nor more than $100 for the offense and not less than $50 nor more than $200 for subsequent offenses.

6. The dog owner can be held liable for a dog causing injury to a person, domestic animal, or property.  The penalties imposed can be from $50 to $500 depending on the circumstances. The penalties are in addition to any other liability imposed on the owner of the dog.

Dog License Fees

• Spayed or Neutered: $8.00
• Unspayed or Unneutered: $13.00
• Multiple Dogs (For up to 12 tags): $60.00
• Each Additional Tag for Multiple Dogs (After 12 tags): $7.00 Each

Late Fees

• Late fee of $25.00 shall be assessed the owner of each dog 5 months of age or over who fails to obtain a dog license by April 1st of each year, or within 30 days of acquiring ownership on or before the dog reached licensable age.
• The minimum late fee may be raised by municipal action, and may include payment of costs assessed by the Township for checking on the license.

Rabies Vaccination

• Proof of current rabies vaccination is needed.
• Without proof, dog license will not be issued.
• Proof of rabies vaccination will be returned to the owner with the dog tag(s).
• Any owner, who fails to have a dog vaccinated against rabies as required by statue, may be required to forfeit not less than $50.00 or more than $100.00.

• Late fee of $25.00 shall be assessed the owner of each dog 5 months of age or over who fails to obtain a dog license by April 1st of each year, or within 30 days of acquiring ownership on or before the dog reached licensable age.
• The minimum late fee may be raised by municipal action, and may include payment of costs assessed by the Township for checking on the license.

• Fill out Dog License Application

• Send dog license application, proof of vaccination, a self-addressed and stamped envelope, and check made out to Town of Wheaton Treasurer, or cash:

Town of Wheaton Treasurer

4975 County Highway T

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

• Question please call 715-874-5982

No, all dog licenses must be sent to the Town Treasurer due to rabies vaccination verification being required.

Please remember to include rabies vaccination paperwork with your dog license fee.

• Yes, there are collection fees, which are $20 per hour.
• There are no kennel fees.

Yes.  Please see contact information below.

VACANT - Dog Catcher

Phone: (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Email: Wheaton.DogCatcher@gmail.com