Pursuant to Section 174.052 Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to all owners of dogs in Shawano County that rabies vaccinations and dog licenses are required under the statutes.

Vaccination by a veterinarian against rabies of all dogs is required (Section 95.21 (2)) within 30 days after the dog reaches 5 months of age and revaccinated within one year after the initial vaccination. Older vaccinated dogs must be revaccinated when the certificates expires or within 3 years of the previous vaccination. Presentation of evidence that the dog is currently immunized against rabies must be presented when obtaining dog licenses.

All dogs 5 months of age or older require a license. The minimum license fee for neutered males or spayed females is $3.00 upon presentation or evidence attesting to the same and $8.00 for the unneutered male 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. These minimums may be supplemented by local municipal action. The fee for a multiple dog license is $35.00 for the first 12 dogs. There is an additional fee of $3.00 for each dog over 12 dogs.

PENALTIES

A late fee of $5.00 shall be assessed the owner of each dog 5 months of age or over who fails to obtain a dog license by April 1, 2025.

An owner who fails to have a dog vaccinated against rabies as required by statute may be required to forfeit not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00. 2025 dog licenses must be obtained from your local treasurer.



Any further questions, please contact the County Clerk’s office at 715-526-9150.
Submitted by:  Kara Skarlupka, Shawano County Clerk