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- About Animal Services
- Cat Owner Responsibilities
- Dog & Cat Licensing
- Dog Owner Responsibilities
- Dog Park Permit
- Feathered Orphans
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Preventing Dog Bites
- Rabies Prevention & Advice
- Wild Pets
Dog & Cat Licensing
All City of Madison residents owning a dog or cat that is 5 months of age or older must have their pet licensed. The license year is January 1 through December
31. To obtain your license mail us the following:
- Dog
Application Form or Cat
Application form APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE
TRANSMITTED BY FAX OR THROUGH INTERNET E-MAIL - THEY MUST BE MAILED
ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
Note: The above forms are in Adobe PDF format and will require the Adobe Reader software to read & print. You can download it FREE from Adobe by clicking here. - Provide proof of current rabies vaccination.
- Provide proof of spaying or neutering if applicable.
- Enclose a check (made payable to
the City Treasurer) according to the
fee
table.
*Include an explanatory note if you have been in the City or have owned your pet for less than 30 days and are not paying the late fee. - Enclose a self-addressed stamped business size envelope for the return of your documents and your new license.
Mail to:
City Treasurer
P.O. Box 20
Madison, WI 53701
Any questions may be directed to the City
Treasurer's Office:
Phone: (608) 266-4771
E-mail address: treasurer@cityofmadison.com
City
Health Department - Find out your responsibilities as a dog
owner
City
Health Department - Find out your responsibilities as a cat
owner
City Parks Division
- Find out about dog exercise areas and purchasing a dog park permit