Cat Rules: Milwaukee vs Wauwatosa
How do cat rules rules compare between Milwaukee, WI and Wauwatosa, WI?
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee requires cats over five months old to be licensed, rabies-vaccinated, and kept under control. Free-roaming cats can be impounded by MADACC. Wisconsin requires rabies vaccination for cats statewide.
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Milwaukee County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Milwaukee | Wauwatosa |
|---|---|---|
| License age | 5 months | - |
| Rabies | Required statewide | - |
| Impound | MADACC handles | - |
| TNR allowed | Through MADACC partner | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Milwaukee FAQ
Do I have to license an indoor cat?
Yes. Milwaukee Code Ch. 78 requires licensing all cats over five months regardless of indoor or outdoor status; the fee is reduced for spayed or neutered animals.
Can I feed neighborhood strays?
Only as part of MADACC's recognized TNR program. Casual feeding can be cited as a public-health nuisance and may trigger DNS rodent abatement enforcement.
Wauwatosa FAQ
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