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Milwaukee's Animal Bite Crisis | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s animal bite crisis is escalating—with over 300 reported cases each of the last two years and more than 200 already logged this year. When an animal bites, whether it’s a cat or dog, you must report it to the Department of Neighborhood Services or police non-emergency line. The animal then faces 10–14 days in quarantine, unable to leave unless taken to MADACC; strays without owners face euthanasia. Just one unprovoked bite can label an animal “dangerous,” triggering strict requirements: owners must submit a behavior plan, spay/neuter the pet, and often pay for a microchip within 30…
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