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Animal Complaints
By Brown Deer Police Department
Thursday, Aug 14 2008, 05:12 PM
The Brown Deer Police Department receives a large number of animal complaints each year. The complaints range from dogs being at large to animal waste found in the yard. In an effort to educate the community and improve neighbor relations the following information is provided regarding the Village ordinances about animals and the owners requirements in maintaining pets:
- Licensing of Dogs and Cats: VL1-5-6.01 – All dogs and cats five months of age or older which are harbored, sheltered, or kept within the Village of Brown Deer shall be licensed pursuant to the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes, Section 174.05.
- VL1-5-6.04 – It shall be unlawful to harbor more than two (2) dogs and /or cats, as household pets in any residence, or any homesite, unless a special permit is obtained from the Village Manager.
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Animals at Large: VL1-6-1.04 – It shall be unlawful for the owner of any animal to permit or allow such animal to be at large. Any animal found at large shall be deemed to be so with the permission or at the sufferance of the owner. “At Large” means that an animal is off the premises of its owner and not on a leash or otherwise under the immediate control of a person capable of retraining the animal. An animal that is properly restrained or confined in a motor vehicle is not at large.
- Animal Litter Nuisance: VL1-6-1.05(B) – The owner of person walking a dog or cat on property other than his/her own private property shall remove any excrement immediately after it is deposited by such dog or cat and dispose or it in a waste container on the animal owner’s property. The owner is required to carry a scoop, bag or other item to assist in carrying the excreta back to his/her property.
If you see violations of any of the above ordinances, you may report them to the Brown Deer Police Department at (414) 371-2900. Please remember to make note of a description of the animal and it’s owner so the dispatched Officer can conduct a full investigation into the matter.
