1. Milwaukee County, WI
You can own 2 to 4 pets depending on where you live in Milwaukee County. The City of Milwaukee allows a maximum of 4 adult dogs, cats, and/or rabbits per dwelling unit. You may need to obtain an Animal Fancier permit if you exceed this limit. Milwaukee County's municipal code requires every dog and cat over 5 months old to be licensed. In South Milwaukee, no more than three pets are allowed to be kept on any premise. West Milwaukee allows no more than two dogs or cats per dwelling unit in a multiple-dwelling. You can have a maximum number of 3 pets in the City of Wauwatosa. A Fanciers Permit is required to own more than 2 pets in the city of Greenfield. The city of Glendale permits no more than three dogs or cats per residence.
2. Green Bay, WI
You may keep no more than two dogs and no more than three cats on any residentially zoned lot within the city of Green Bay, WI. You may keep a litter of kittens or puppies born in your home until they reach the age of eight weeks. On a residential lot where more than one family lives, only two dogs are allowed, according to the Green Bay Animal Control.
3. Kenosha, WI
The city of Kenosha allows no more than 3 dogs or 3 cats or a combination of both animals not exceeding 3 in total without a permit. Cats and dogs under the age of five months aren't subject to this restriction, according to Kenosha's municipal code. You may apply for and receive a pet fancier's permit from the Committee on Licenses and Permits to own more dogs or cats. An approved pet fancier's permit allows you to own a maximum of 5 cats, 5 dogs, or any combination of dogs and cats not exceeding a total of 5.
4. Racine, WI
No more than three licensable animals are allowed per single-family dwelling unit in Racine, Wisconsin. However, only two licensable animals are allowed per dwelling unit in a multiple-family unit. Licensable animals, according to the city code, include cats, dogs, ferrets, and potbellied pigs. All dogs, cats, ferrets, and potbellied pigs must be licensed once they reach five months of age or older. No more than one potbellied pig is allowed per dwelling unit. A pet fancier's permit is required to keep up to 7 licensable animals in a single-family dwelling unit.
5. Appleton, WI
According to the city of Appleton Animal Control, each household is limited to 6 animals. Of those 6 pets, no more than 3 may be dogs and no more than 2 may be rabbits. However, there is no limit on cats in the allowable number of animals per household. A pet license and rabies vaccination are required for every cat and dog 5 months of age in Appleton, WI. Animals must be on a leash not more than 8 feet in length and under the control of a responsible person when off their owner's property.
6. Eau Claire, WI
The City of Eau Claire allows no more than 3 dogs, 4 cats, or a combination of dogs and cats not exceeding a total of 5 animals per household. According to the city's animal ordinance, this limitation applies only to dogs and cats over the age of 5 months.
7. Waukesha, WI
In any household within the City of Waukesha, no more than 2 dogs and 2 cats may be kept. This restriction does not apply to dogs under the age of 3 months nor to cats under the age of 6 months. The City of Waukesha prohibits dogs and cats from being at large. According to the city's website, all dogs and cats must always be leashed and under the control of the owner when in public places. Furthermore, pet owners in the City of Waukesha are required to pick up after their pets.
8. Janesville, WI
Each residence in Janesville, WI, is limited to 3 cats or 3 dogs or a combination of both animals not exceeding a total of 4. This restriction does not apply to dogs and cats kept in outlying districts such as farms. The keeping of unlicensed dogs or cats is not allowed in Janesville. The City Code also prohibits dog and cat owners from permitting their pets to run at large in the City.
9. La Crosse, WI
A maximum of 4 licensable cats and/or 4 dogs is allowed per household in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Licensable cats and dogs, according to the La Crosse Municipal Code, mean cats and dogs over the age of five months. The city code requires that all dogs and cats be kept under restraint.
10. Sheboygan, WI
In Sheboygan, WI, you're not allowed to own more than three domestic animals including fowl over the age of five months unless you apply for and obtain an animal fancier permit. For more information, please refer to the Sheboygan Municipal Code.
