If you own a dog or cat in Fitchburg or Verona - or are considering a chicken with the rising egg prices - it’s time to make sure your pet is properly licensed! Not only is pet licensing a local requirement, but failure to do so can result in fines ranging from $50 to $100 under Wisconsin Statutes §95.21(10)—and that’s on top of any late fees.

Fitchburg Pet Licensing Rules

🐶 Dogs & Cats: Must be licensed annually if over five months old.
📄 Rabies Vaccination: Proof is required for licensing.
💰 Fees:

• Dogs: $15 (spayed/neutered), $20 (unspayed/unneutered).

• Cats: $5 (spayed/neutered), $7 (unspayed/unneutered).
  ⏳ Deadline: April 1, or within 30 days of acquiring a pet—late fees apply.
  🏠 Pet Limits: Households may have up to three dogs or cats; more requires a kennel license and an inspection.
  📍 How to License: In-person or by mail at Fitchburg City Hall (5520 Lacy Road).

  More info here.

Verona Licensing Rules

🐶 Dogs & Cats: Must be licensed annually if over five months old.
📄 Rabies Vaccination: Required for licensing.
⏳ Deadline: March 31—renew before then to avoid late fees.

🐔 Backyard Chickens: Households can keep up to four chickens with a valid annual license. The application requires a completed form, a notification letter for neighbors, and a Livestock Premises Registration from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The $20 license fee applies, with a $5 late fee after March 31—unless chickens are acquired later in the year.

📍 Submit applications and payments to Verona City Hall (111 Lincoln Street). Questions? Contact (608) 845-6495.

More info here.