The following individuals and organizations are required to be licensed:- Dog breeders selling 25 or more dogs a year, from more than 3 litters that they have bred.
- Dog breeding facilities from which 25 or more dogs a year are sold, from more than 3 litters.
- In-state dog dealers selling and offering to sell 25 or more dogs a year that they did not breed and raise.
- Out-of-state dog dealers who import 25 or more dogs a year into Wisconsin, regardless of whether they bred and raised them.
- Nonprofit animal shelters and rescue groups sheltering/fostering 25 or more dogs a year.
- Animal control facilities that contract with a city, village, town or county.
If you fall within one of the categories of facilities that are required to be licensed under the law, there are multiple ways you can apply:
- Apply and pay online using MyDATCP
- Download, complete, and mail the application packet (under Application Materials, right) with your signature to DATCP
- Call (608) 590-8519 to have a packet mailed to you
Those licensing as an Animal Shelter must submit a copy of their Exempt Status Certificate as proof of non-profit status. All
licensees using a business name as the legal name on their license must be
registered with Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (WI DFI): (608) 261-7577 or online.