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.
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.