Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals.
951.095 - Harassment of police and fire animals.

951.095 Harassment of police and fire animals.
(1) No person may do any of the following to any animal that is used by a law enforcement agency or fire department to perform agency or department functions or duties:
(a) Frighten, intimidate, threaten, abuse or harass the animal.
(b) Strike, shove, kick or otherwise subject the animal to physical contact.
(c) Strike the animal by using a dangerous weapon.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any of the following:
(a) Any act that is performed by or with the authorization of the animal's handler or rider.
(b) Any act that is necessary for the training of an animal to perform functions or duties for a law enforcement agency.
History: 1993 a. 192; 1997 a. 27.

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