Licensing & Laws

Pet owners have the responsibility to provide pets a healthy, safe life and their neighbors a pet free existence. The City of Oshkosh has stipulated laws that govern the safety of pets and the safety of its citizens pertaining to potential animal concerns. For more information regarding the laws, licensing, and fees required by the City of Oshkosh visit:

http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Finance/dog_cat_license.asp
http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/weblink8/0/doc/636727/Page1.aspx

Rabies Vaccination Tag Law
Every cat and dog must have a current vaccination against rabies and must wear its rabies tag.

Animal License Tag Law
Every cat and dog, five months of age or older as of January 1 of each year, shall obtain a license within 30 days and must wear a current Winnebago County animal license tag.

Pet Safety and Owner Responsibility

• Confine your pet within your premises except when attended to by some person and have that animal fastened securely to a suitable leash not more than six feet in length.
• Prevent your pet from trespassing.
• Immediately remove your pet's waste when excreted on property other than your own.
• Prevent the accumulation of animal waste on your property.
• Properly dispose of your pet's waste by either flushing, bagging and depositing it in the garbage, or burial.
• Keep your pet quiet.
• Immediately report all animal bites to the Oshkosh Police Department.
• Always provide your pets with sufficient food and fresh water supply.
• Always provide pets, inside or outdoors, with adequate shade and shelter.
• Maintain pens and enclosures in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Never abuse, abandon, or neglect any animal.
• Never leave any animal enclosed or unattended in any type of vehicle where the air temperature inside and/or outside will cause the animal to be exposed to extreme weather conditions. On a warm day the temperature in a parked car can reach 160 degrees in a matter of minutes, even with partially opened windows. With only hot air to breathe, your pet can quickly suffer brain damage or die from heatstroke.
• Keep your dog from prohibited areas such as parks, beaches, cemeteries, golf courses, play grounds, or school grounds.