Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.

173.01 - Definitions. - 173.01 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) “Department" means the department...

173.03 - Appointment of humane officer. - 173.03 Appointment of humane officer. (1) Appointment. The governing body...

173.05 - Certification required. - 173.05 Certification required. (1) (a) Any person appointed as a...

173.07 - Powers and duties of humane officers. - 173.07 Powers and duties of humane officers. (1) Enforcement. A...

173.09 - Investigations. - 173.09 Investigations. In the course of investigation of suspected violations...

173.10 - Investigation of cruelty complaints. - 173.10 Investigation of cruelty complaints. A person may apply for...

173.11 - Abatement of violations. - 173.11 Abatement of violations. (1) Issuance of order. If a...

173.12 - Animal fighting. - 173.12 Animal fighting. Any veterinarian who has reason to believe...

173.13 - Taking custody of animals. - 173.13 Taking custody of animals. (1) Intake. (a) A humane...

173.15 - Provision of care, treatment or disposal services. - 173.15 Provision of care, treatment or disposal services. (1) Providing...

173.17 - Records. - 173.17 Records. A humane officer or law enforcement officer taking...

173.19 - Animals considered unclaimed. - 173.19 Animals considered unclaimed. (1) Except as provided in sub....

173.21 - Holding animals for cause. - 173.21 Holding animals for cause. (1) Grounds. A political subdivision...

173.22 - Review of seizure or withholding. - 173.22 Review of seizure or withholding. (1) Petition. A person...

173.23 - Disposition of animals. - 173.23 Disposition of animals. (1) Claim and return. Except as...

173.24 - Reimbursement for expenses. - 173.24 Reimbursement for expenses. (1) A court shall assess the...

173.25 - Immunity for euthanizing animals. - 173.25 Immunity for euthanizing animals. A political subdivision, a person...

173.27 - Duties of the department. - 173.27 Duties of the department. The department shall do all...

173.41 - Regulation of persons who sell dogs or operate animal shelters. - 173.41 Regulation of persons who sell dogs or operate animal...