West Allis, WI Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)

Quantity Limited. All adult occupants of a dwelling unit shall ensure their dwelling unit harbors no more than 2 dogs and 4 cats within that dwelling unit, unless at least one occupant first obtains an animal fancier license. Any cats or dogs under 5 months of age shall not be counted. No person may own, keep, or harbor more than the number of dogs or cats allowed by an animal fancier license issued to that person. Dog License. Wis. Stat. 174.05 is adopted as though fully set forth herein. The fee for a dog license is established in the Fee Schedule. Cat License. License Required. The owner of a cat more than 5 months of age on January 1 of any year, or 5 months of age within the license year, shall annually, or on or before the date the cat becomes 5 months of age, pay the cat license fee and obtain a license. The owner of a cat shall pay the appropriate license fees listed in the Fee Schedule. A person is not required to license a cat if all the following applies: The person took custody of an abandoned or stray cat on their property, The person delivered the cat to an entity contracting with the City under Wis. Stat 173.15(1), The entity released that cat under Wis. Stat. 173.23(1m)(a) to the same person who took custody of it, The person paid the full cost of custody, care, vaccination, microchip implanting, spay or neuter surgery, and any other treatment prior to the entity releasing the cat to that person,