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Application for Animal License
Oshkosh Police Department
Oshkosh Area Humane Society
The agencies above are concerned about
the health, welfare, and safety of the pets
and people in the city of Oshkosh. These
agencies provide information to the
public, enforce Oshkosh ordinances, and
respond to complaints involving:
Animal bites
Stray animals
Vicious animals
Animal cruelty/Neglect
Abandonment of animals
Other animal-related complaints
within the city
Contact Us
Oshkosh Police Department
(920) 236-5700
City of Oshkosh Collections Department
(920) 236-5024
Oshkosh Area Humane Society
(920) 424 -2128
CITY OF
OSHKOSH
Pet Owners Responsibilities
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Pet Owners Responsibilities
Pet owners have the responsibility to provide
pets a healthy and safe life. Oshkosh animal
ordinances underline these concepts, when
obeyed, they prevent serious consequences
such as:
Injured, lost or stolen pets.
Aggravated neighbors.
Animal bites.
Dangerous diseases (such as rabies).
In Oshkosh, cats and dogs must be licensed
and wear 2 tags:
1. Rabies Vaccination Tag
2. Animal License Tag
Rabies Vaccination Tag
The Law
Every cat and dog must have a current
vaccination against rabies and must wear their
rabies tag.
Fulfilling Your Responsibilities
Have a certified veterinarian inoculate your pet.
Dogs and cats shall be vaccinated by a licensed
veterinarian at no later than 5 months of age.
Each dog or cat vaccinated at less
than 1 year of age shall be
revaccinated 12 months after the initial
vaccination.
After the initial rabies vaccination,
every dog or cat shall be vaccinated at
not more than 3-year intervals with a 3-
year vaccine or at 1-year intervals with
a 1-year vaccine.
Attach your pet's rabies vaccination
tag to their collar.
Save your pet's written rabies
certificate.
Animal License Tag
The Law
Every owner residing in the City who owns,
harbors, or keeps a dog or cat in the City which is
more than five (5) months of age as of January 1
of each year, shall annually obtain a license
therefor. The license year shall commence on
January 1 and licenses shall expire on December
31 of that year. When a dog or cat becomes five
(5) months of age, the owner shall obtain a license
by March 31st.
Obtaining An Animal License
Applying in Person
To purchase an animal license tag you will need to
provide the animal's current rabies vaccination
certificate, certified by a licensed veterinarian. The
certificate must show the date the next rabies
immunization is due. Also, written proof of your
pet's spaying or neutering, if applicable.
Purchase an animal license tag in person and
receive your animal tag immediately at:
City Hall - Collections Department
215 Church Avenue, Room 102
If you purchased a license in the prior year,
renewals can be processed online at the following
website: www.oshkoshBillPay.com
Applying by Mail
After the application is completed, mail or drop off
with a copy of a valid rabies vaccination certificate,
proof of your pet's spaying or neutering, if
applicable, payment, and a self-addressed
stamped envelope. Please allow one to two weeks
for your application to be processed, once
processed the license and tag will be mailed to the
address provided.
City of Oshkosh Collections Department
P.O. Box 1128
Oshkosh, WI 54902-1128
Fees
$5.00 for spayed/neutered pets
$12.00 for non-spayed/non-neutered
pets
*$7.00 late fee will be imposed if the
license is purchased after April 1st
$50.00 for vicious animal license
Pet Owners Rules and
Obligations
Confine your pet within your premises
except when attended by someone and
animal is fastened securely to a leash.
Prevent your pet from trespassing.
Immediately remove your pet's waste
when excreted on property other than
your own.
Prevent the accumulation of animal
waste on your property.
Properly dispose of your pet's waste by
bagging and depositing in the garbage or
burial.
Keep your pet quiet.
Immediately report all animal bites to the
Oshkosh Police Department.
Always provide your pets with sufficient
food and fresh water.
Always provide pets with adequate
shade and shelter.
Maintain pens and enclosures in a clean
and sanitary condition.
Never abuse, abandon or neglect any
animal.
Never leave any animal, enclosed or
unattended in any type of vehicle where
the air temperature inside and/or outside
will cause the animal to be exposed to
extreme weather conditions.
Keep your dog from prohibited areas such as:
Parks, Beaches
Cemeteries, Golf Courses
Playgrounds or school grounds
City Ordinance Section 6-8 LIMIT NUMBER OF
ANIMALS:
No person(s) within the City may own, harbor, or
keep in their possession at a single time upon or
within a single parcel, dwelling unit or other distinct
zoning compliant unit of lease or ownership such
as a condominium or unit within a multi-unit parcel,
more than 3 dogs, 5 cats, or a combination of the
two, that does not exceed a total number of five (5)
animals thereof, over the age of five (5) months in
age. The exception being a litter of pups and/or
kittens, or a portion of a litter, may be kept for a
period of time not exceeding five (5) months from
birth.