Little Chute, WI Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Village of Little Chute Code § 6-21
- Household cap
- 6 animals total
- Dog sub-limit
- 3 dogs maximum
- Rabbit/pig sub-limit
- 2 each maximum
- Exemption
- Licensed kennels exempt
Summary
Little Chute caps households at six animals total, with no more than three dogs, two rabbits, or two Vietnamese potbellied pigs per lot or dwelling unit, under Village of Little Chute Code § 6-21; kennel-licensed premises are exempt.
No person or household shall keep more than six animals, the maximum number of dogs being three, the maximum number of rabbits being two, the maximum number of Vietnamese potbellied pigs/Micro pigs being two, on any village lot, land parcel, home or dwelling unit if in a multiple dwelling unit, with the exception of a litter of pups or kittens, which may be kept for a period of time not to exceed five months from birth. This section does not apply to premises holding a valid kennel license.
(Code 2006, § 7-1-21; Ord. No. 1(Ser. of 2013), § I, 2-6-2013; Ord. No. 7(Ser. of 2013), § I, 8-7-2013)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 1(Ser. of 2013), § I, adopted Feb. 6, 2013, retitled § 6-4, from "Limitation on number of dogs" to "Limitation on number of animals."
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Village of Little Chute Code § 6-21 limits any person or household to six animals on a single village lot, land parcel, home, or dwelling unit, with sub-caps of three dogs, two rabbits, and two Vietnamese potbellied pigs or micro pigs within that total. A litter of pups or kittens may be kept up to five months from birth without counting against the cap. Premises holding a valid kennel license under § 6-4(b) are exempt from the six-animal limit entirely.
Violations & Fines
Keeping more animals than the six-animal cap, or exceeding a per-species sub-limit, violates § 6-21 and carries a $250-$500 forfeiture per day under § 6-30.
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