Stray Cats/Dogs
The Village of Pardeeville contracts with the Columbia County Humane Society. Please contact them at (608) 742-3666 if you
have any stray dogs or cats that need assistance.
Animal Control/Licensing Information
If you own pets, please be mindful of the following:
Dog Licenses
Dog owners are required by State law to obtain a license to own, harbor, or keep any dog more than five (5) months of age or within thirty (30) days of acquiring ownership. Owners must obtain a dog license in person or by mail from the Village Clerk/Treasurer by March 31st of each calendar year. Any payments received on or after April 1st will be assessed a late fee of $5. To obtain a dog license either stop in the office during business hours or drop off a copy of the current rabies vaccination certificate with payment in our drop box and we will send the tag to you. Any questions please contact the office.
Leashing
A dog is considered "at large" in the Village if it is off the premises of the owner or keeper and is not under the control of a leash no longer than ten (10) feet and the leash is held by a person of at least ten (10) years of age, competent to govern it and prevent it from annoying or worrying pedestrians or trespassing on private property where dogs are forbidden. Any stray dog or dogs running at large within the Village may be impounded by the Columbia County Sheriff's Department or their designated agent, and/or delivered to the local Humane Society or animal shelter.
Rabies Vaccinations
The owner of a dog shall have the dog vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian within thirty (30) days after the dog reaches four (4) months of age and re-vaccinated within one (1) year after the initial vaccination. The owner of a dog shall have the dog re-vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian before specified, within two (2) years after the previous vaccination.
Animal Feces
It shall be unlawful for any person in immediate control of any dog to permit fecal matter which is deposited by such dog while off of its premises to remain on any street, alley, sidewalk, lawn, field, or any public property, and it shall be solely the responsibility of the person in control of a said dog to immediately, after deposit, remove all fecal matter and dispose of the same.
Barking Dogs or Crying Cats
It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to keep or harbor any dog or animal which habitually barks, howls, or yelps, or any cat which habitually cries or howls to the great discomfort of the peace of the neighborhood or in such manner as to materially disturb or annoy persons in the neighborhood who are of ordinary sensibilities.
Neglect, Abandoned, or Injured Animals
No person may abandon any animal. Any law enforcement officer may remove, shelter, and care for an animal found to be cruelly exposed to the weather, starved, or denied adequate water, neglected, abandoned, or otherwise treated in a cruel manner and may deliver such animal to another person to be sheltered, cared for, and given medical attention, if necessary.
REMINDER
DOG AND CAT LICENSES ARE DUE PRIOR TO APRIL 1ST. ANY PAYMENTS RECEIVED ON OR AFTER APRIL 1ST WILL BE ASSESSED A LATE FEE OF $5.
REGULAR LICENSE $10
SPAYED/NEUTERED $5
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