Chapter ATCP 16

ATCP 16.14(3)(b) (b) The location at which the dog is kept, including the address of any home custody provider.

ATCP 16.14(3)(c) (c) Any United States department of agriculture official identification assigned to the dog and any other identification tag, tattoo, or microchip information.

ATCP 16.14(3)(d) (d) A statement that the dog was born under the license holder’s custody or control, if that is the case.

ATCP 16.14(3)(e) (e) All of the following information if the dog was not born under the license holder’s custody or control:

ATCP 16.14(3)(e)1. 1. The date on which the license holder acquired custody or control over the dog.

ATCP 16.14(3)(e)2. 2. The identity of the person from whom the license holder acquired custody or control of the dog. The record shall include the person’s name, address, and United States department of agriculture animal care facility license or registration number if any.

ATCP 16.14(3)(f) (f) All of the following information if the dog is no longer under the license holder’s custody or control:

ATCP 16.14(3)(f)1. 1. The date on which the dog left the license holder’s custody or control.

ATCP 16.14(3)(f)2. 2. The disposition of the dog.

ATCP 16.14(3)(f)3. 3. The identity of the person, if any, to whom the license holder transferred custody or control of the dog.

ATCP 16.14(3)(g) (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.

ATCP 16.14(3)(h) (h)

ATCP 16.14(3)(h)1. 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.

ATCP 16.14(3)(h)2. 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:

ATCP 16.14(3)(h)2.a. a. The name of the vaccine manufacturer.

ATCP 16.14(3)(h)2.b. b. The vaccine serial number and lot number.

ATCP 16.14(3)(h)2.c. c. The date on which the vaccine was administered.

ATCP 16.14(3)(h)2.d. d. The name of the person who administered the vaccine.

ATCP 16.14(3)(i) (i) Breed registration records if any.

ATCP 16.14(4) (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).

ATCP 16.14 History 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 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:

ATCP 16.15(1) (1) A valid certificate of veterinary inspection under s. ATCP 16.16.

ATCP 16.15(2) (2) All vaccination records required under s. ATCP 16.14 (3) (h) 2.

ATCP 16.15 History 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 ATCP 16.16 Certificate of veterinary inspection.

ATCP 16.16(1) (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.

ATCP 16.16(2) (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).

ATCP 16.16(3) (3) Form.

ATCP 16.16(3)(a) (a) A certificate of veterinary inspection shall be issued on a form provided or approved by the department.

ATCP 16.16(3)(b) (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).

ATCP 16.16 Note 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:

ATCP 16.16 Note Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

ATCP 16.16 Note Division of Animal Health

ATCP 16.16 Note P.O. Box 8911

ATCP 16.16 Note Madison, WI 53708-8911

ATCP 16.16 Note Phone: [phone]

ATCP 16.16 Note Fax: [phone]

ATCP 16.16(4) (4) Contents. A certificate of veterinary inspection under sub. (1) shall include all of the following information:

ATCP 16.16(4)(a) (a) The name and address of the person selling the dog.

ATCP 16.16(4)(b) (b) The breed, sex, and age of the dog.

ATCP 16.16(4)(c) (c) Whether the dog is spayed, neutered, or sexually intact.

ATCP 16.16(4)(d) (d) The vaccinations administered by the veterinarian completing the certificate of veterinary inspection, including all of the following:

ATCP 16.16(4)(d)1. 1. The name of the vaccine manufacturer.

ATCP 16.16(4)(d)2. 2. The vaccine serial number and lot number.

ATCP 16.16(4)(d)3. 3. The date on which the vaccine was administered.

ATCP 16.16(4)(d)4. 4. The name of the veterinarian who administered the vaccine.

ATCP 16.16(4)(e) (e) The information required under s. ATCP 10.80 on the certificate of veterinary inspection that accompanied a dog imported into this state.

ATCP 16.16(4)(f) (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.

ATCP 16.16 Note 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:

ATCP 16.16 Note Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

ATCP 16.16 Note Division of Animal Health

ATCP 16.16 Note P.O. Box 8911

ATCP 16.16 Note Madison, WI 53708-8911

ATCP 16.16 Note Phone: [phone]

ATCP 16.16 Note Fax: [phone]

ATCP 16.16(4)(g) (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.”

ATCP 16.16 Note 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.

ATCP 16.16(4)(h) (h) The veterinarian’s signature and the date of signature.

ATCP 16.16(5) (5) Issuance and expiration.

ATCP 16.16(5)(a) (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.

ATCP 16.16(6) (6) Distribution. Each of the following persons shall receive a copy of each certificate of veterinary inspection under sub. (1):

ATCP 16.16(6)(a) (a) The person buying the dog.

ATCP 16.16(6)(b) (b) The person selling the dog.

ATCP 16.16(6)(c) (c) The veterinarian who issues the certificate.

ATCP 16.16(7) (7) Re-using a certificate.

ATCP 16.16(7)(a) (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:

ATCP 16.16(7)(a)1. 1. The new seller keeps a copy of the certificate.

ATCP 16.16(7)(a)2. 2. The new buyer receives a copy of the certificate.

ATCP 16.16(7)(b) (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).”

ATCP 16.16 History 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 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.

ATCP 16.18 History 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 ATCP 16.19 Dog imports. No person may import any dog into this state unless it meets the requirements under s. ATCP 10.80.

ATCP 16.19 History History: CR 18-032: cr. Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19.

ATCP 16.20 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:

ATCP 16.20(1) (1) Food and water.

ATCP 16.20(1)(a) (a) Each dog shall be fed at least once a day, unless another schedule is needed to maintain or restore the dog’s health.

ATCP 16.20(1)(b) (b) The size and nutritional content of a dog’s daily food ration shall be based on dog’s age, condition, size, and weight.

ATCP 16.20(1)(c) (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.

ATCP 16.20(1)(d) (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.

ATCP 16.20(1)(e) (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.

ATCP 16.20(1)(f) (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.

ATCP 16.20(2) (2) Animal health and veterinary care.

ATCP 16.20(2)(a) (a) Each dog shall be handled as carefully as practicable and in a humane manner that does not cause physical harm or unnecessary injury.

ATCP 16.20(2)(b) (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.

ATCP 16.20(2)(c) (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.