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.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers.
173.03 - Appointment of humane officer.
173.05 - Certification required.
173.07 - Powers and duties of humane officers.
173.10 - Investigation of cruelty complaints.
173.11 - Abatement of violations.
173.13 - Taking custody of animals.
173.15 - Provision of care, treatment or disposal services.
173.19 - Animals considered unclaimed.
173.21 - Holding animals for cause.
173.22 - Review of seizure or withholding.
173.23 - Disposition of animals.
173.24 - Reimbursement for expenses.
173.25 - Immunity for euthanizing animals.
173.27 - Duties of the department.
173.41 - Regulation of persons who sell dogs or operate animal shelters.