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or, capturing and restraining the dog; and, killing the dog if the circumstances
require immediate action.
7. “Severe Injury" shall be defined as any physical injury that results in broken
bones or disfiguring lacerations requiring multiple sutures or cosmetic
surgery.
8. “Untagged" means not having a valid license tag attached to a collar kept on
the dog whenever the dog is outdoor unless the dog is securely confined in a
fenced area.
C. No dog may be declared a "dangerous dog" if the threat, injury, or damage to a
person or domestic animal was caused by the dog under any of the following
circumstances:
1. Death or injuries sustained by a person while that person was committing
or attempting to commit a criminal trespass of the land or dwelling of the
owner of the dog, or other crime.
2. Death or injuries sustained by a person while that person was teasing,
tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog or if the person has a history of
teasing, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog.
3. Death or injuries sustained by a domestic animal while that domestic
animal was teasing, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog.
4. If the dog was protecting or defending a human being within the
immediate vicinity of the dog from an unjustified attack or assault by
another person or animal.
5. If the acts are committed by the dog while being utilized by a law
enforcement agency for law enforcement purposes while under the control
and direction of a law enforcement officer.
State Law Reference: Sections 174.05 through 174.10, Wis. Stats.
9.0302 RABIES VACCINATION REQUIRED FOR LICENSE
A. The owner of a dog or cat shall have the dog or cat vaccinated against
rabies by a veterinarian within thirty (30) days after the dog or cat reaches
four (4) months of age and re-vaccinated within one (1) year after the
initial vaccination. If the owner obtains the dog or cat or brings the dog or
cat into the City of Marinette after the dog or cat has reached four (4)
months of age, the owner shall have the dog or cat vaccinated against
rabies within thirty (30) days after the dog or cat is obtained or brought
into the City unless the dog or cat has been vaccinated as evidenced by a
current certificate of rabies vaccination from this state or another state.
The owner of a dog or cat shall have the dog or cat re-vaccinated against
rabies by a veterinarian before the date that the immunization expires as
stated on the certificate of vaccination or, if no date is specified, within
three (3) years after the previous vaccination.
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