Wisconsin Legislature: ATCP 16.16(4)(a)

(g) A copy of any certificate of veterinary inspection that accompanied the dog when it entered or left the license holder’s custody or control.

(h)

1. Health records related to the dog, including observation and treatment records and whether the health care was administered by the license holder or by a licensed veterinarian.

2. Vaccination records related to the dog. The vaccination record shall identify each type of vaccination that the dog has received. For each type of vaccination, the record shall include all of the following:

a. The name of the vaccine manufacturer.

b. The vaccine serial number and lot number.

c. The date on which the vaccine was administered.

d. The name of the person who administered the vaccine.

(i) Breed registration records if any.

(4) Behavior and socialization plan. A person who is required to be licensed under s. ATCP 16.02 (1) shall keep a copy of the behavior and socialization plan required under s. ATCP 16.20 (6) (e).

History: CR 10-100: cr. Register May 2011 No. 665, eff. 6-1-11; correction in (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. Stats., Register May 2011 No. 665; CR 18-032: am. (3) (b), renum. (3) (h) to (3) (h) 1. and am., cr. (3) (h) 2. Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19.

ATCP 16.15 Dog sales; general. Whenever a person who is required to be licensed under s. ATCP 16.02 (1) sells a dog in this state, the dog shall be accompanied by all of the following:

(1) A valid certificate of veterinary inspection under s. ATCP 16.16.

(2) All vaccination records required under s. ATCP 16.14 (3) (h) 2.

History: CR 18-032: cr. Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19; correction in (intro.) made under s. 35.17., Stats., Register October 2019 No. 766.

ATCP 16.16 Certificate of veterinary inspection.

(1) Dog sales. A valid certificate of veterinary inspection required to sell a dog under s. ATCP 16.15 (1) shall meet all of the requirements under this section. A single certificate may cover more than one dog.

(2) Who may issue. A certificate of veterinary inspection under sub. (1) shall be prepared and signed by a Wisconsin certified veterinarian described under s. ATCP 10.05, except that a certificate accompanying a dog imported into this state shall be issued by an accredited veterinarian, as defined under s. ATCP 10.01 (2).

(3) Form.

(a) A certificate of veterinary inspection shall be issued on a form provided or approved by the department.

(b) A Wisconsin certified veterinarian may obtain Wisconsin certificate of veterinary inspection forms from the department, as provided under s. ATCP 10.06 (3) (b).

Note: Wisconsin certificate of veterinary inspection forms may be obtained for $0.60 each. Forms may be obtained online at: https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/vetcatalog/index.jsp or by contacting the department at the following address:

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Division of Animal Health

P.O. Box 8911

Madison, WI 53708-8911

Phone: (608) 224-4872

Fax: (608) 224-4871

(4) Contents. A certificate of veterinary inspection under sub. (1) shall include all of the following information:

(a) The name and address of the person selling the dog.

(b) The breed, sex, and age of the dog.

(d) The vaccinations administered by the veterinarian completing the certificate of veterinary inspection, including all of the following:

1. The name of the vaccine manufacturer.

2. The vaccine serial number and lot number.

3. The date on which the vaccine was administered.

4. The name of the veterinarian who administered the vaccine.

(e) The information required under s. ATCP 10.80 on the certificate of veterinary inspection that accompanied a dog imported into this state.

(f) If the dog is sold at public auction, and is not spayed or neutered, documentation showing that the dog has tested negative on a brucellosis test conducted within 30 days prior to the sale using a test method approved by the department.

Note: Approved brucellosis test methods may be obtained by contacting the department online at: https://www.datcp.wi.gov or by contacting the department at the following address:

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Division of Animal Health

P.O. Box 8911

Madison, WI 53708-8911

Phone: (608) 224-4872

Fax: (608) 224-4871

(g) The following statement, or a substantially similar statement, that is based on at least a brief personal examination by the veterinarian making the statement:

“I certify, as a veterinarian, that I have inspected the dogs identified on this certificate and that the dogs are not showing any sign of infectious, contagious or communicable disease, except as otherwise noted on this certificate. Vaccinations and test results are as indicated on this certificate. This certificate is not a warranty.”

Note: Pursuant to s. 95.19, Stats., a heartworm positive dog may not be sold, transported or exhibited as it is considered to have an infectious, contagious or communicable disease.

(h) The veterinarian’s signature and the date of signature.

(5) Issuance and expiration.

(a) A veterinarian who signs a certificate of veterinary inspection under sub. (1) shall sign that certificate within 10 days after the veterinarian completes the examination on which the certificate is based. The certificate is valid for 30 days after the date on which the veterinarian completes the examination on which the certificate is based.

(6) Distribution. Each of the following persons shall receive a copy of each certificate of veterinary inspection under sub. (1):

(a) The person buying the dog.

(b) The person selling the dog.

(7) Re-using a certificate.

(a) If a dog is sold again prior to the expiration of a certificate of veterinary inspection previously issued for the same dog, the unexpired certificate may accompany the resold dog. The original certificate may not be amended and no new certificate is required for the resale, provided that both of the following apply:

1. The new seller keeps a copy of the certificate.

2. The new buyer receives a copy of the certificate.

(b) A veterinarian may incorporate information from a prior unexpired certificate of veterinary inspection for the same dog, but shall include the information required under sub. (4) (e), if applicable. The veterinarian shall include the following statement or a substantially similar statement on the new certificate:

“The (identify pertinent information incorporated from the prior certificate) on this certificate has been duplicated from the attached certificate of veterinary inspection issued by (name of veterinarian who issued the prior certificate) at (address) on (date).”

History: CR 10-100: cr. Register May 2011 No. 665, eff. 6-1-11; CR 18-032: am. (title), (1), (2), (3) (a), (4) (d) (intro.), 4., (4) (e), (f), (7) (a) (intro.), r. (7) (a) 1., renum. (7) (a) 2., 3. to 1., 2. and am., am. (7) (b) Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19; correction in (2) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register October 2019 No. 766.

ATCP 16.18 Age at which dogs may be sold. A person who is required to be licensed under s. ATCP 16.02 (1) may not, in connection with the sale of a dog, transfer that dog to the physical custody of the buyer unless the dog is at least 7 weeks old.

History: CR 10-100: cr. Register May 2011 No. 665, eff. 6-1-11; CR 18-032: cons. and renum. (intro.) and (1) to ATCP 16.18 and am., r. (2), (3) Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19.

ATCP 16.19 Dog imports. No person may import any dog into this state unless it meets the requirements under s. ATCP 10.80.

History: CR 18-032: cr. Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19.

ATCP 16.20 Dog care; general. The following standards of care apply to all dogs kept pursuant to a license under s. ATCP 16.02 (1), including any dogs that the license holder consigns to a home custody provider:

(1) Food and water.

(a) Each dog shall be fed at least once a day, unless another schedule is needed to maintain or restore the dog’s health.

(b) The size and nutritional content of a dog’s daily food ration shall be based on dog’s age, condition, size, and weight.

(c) Dog food shall be wholesome, uncontaminated, and palatable. Dog food shall be stored in a manner that keeps it wholesome, uncontaminated, and palatable. Food storage containers shall be kept clean and free of contaminants.

(d) All dogs shall have adequate access to water during the course of the day to keep the dogs well-hydrated at all times. Water shall be fluid, potable, and uncontaminated.

(e) Food and water shall be provided under this subsection in durable containers, except that food may be provided in a nondurable container if the container is discarded after a single use.

(f) Water containers, non-disposable food containers and non-disposable utensils shall be cleaned with an appropriate detergent, rinsed, and sanitized with an appropriate sanitizer as often as necessary but at least once a week to keep them free of accumulated dirt, debris, and disease hazards.

(2) Animal health and veterinary care.

(a) Each dog shall be handled as carefully as practicable and in a humane manner that does not cause physical harm or unnecessary injury.

(b) The responsible caretaker on the premises, or an individual implementing a caretaker’s oral or written instructions, shall perform daily body, mobility, and behavior checks on each dog.

(c) Any dog that has or is suspected of having a communicable disease shall be kept physically separated from other susceptible animals to prevent the disease from spreading to those animals.

(d) Each dog shall be groomed as necessary to maintain dog health, comfort and welfare, including preventing abnormal matted hair and overgrown nails, and allowing freedom of movement and normal bodily functions.

(e) A licensed veterinarian shall examine each dog as often as necessary to ensure adequate health care. The examining licensed veterinarian shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The license holder shall follow the veterinarian’s recommendations.

(f) Sick, diseased or injured dogs shall be provided with timely veterinary care or shall be euthanized by a method described in Appendix 1 to the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition published by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Note: Copies of the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition published by the American Veterinary Medical Association are on file with the Department and the Legislative Reference Bureau and may be obtained online at https://www.avma.org/KB/Policies/Documents/euthanasia.pdf or from the American Veterinary Medical Association at the following address:

American Veterinary Medical Association

1931 N. Meacham Rd

Suite 100

Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360

(g) The department may, by written notice, require a person holding a license under s. ATCP 16.02 (1) to submit a dog for examination by a licensed veterinarian within a specified time period if the department finds, based on its inspection, that the dog is exhibiting signs of illness, injury, or neglect.

(3) Housing and transportation.