Pet Licensing

Pet License Application

Pet licenses are required to be obtained annually by anyone residing in the City of Franklin who owns a dog, cat, or tiny horse which is 5 months of age on January 1, or 5 months of age within the license year.  Pet license applications are due by April 1 of each year, or within 30 days from the adoption of your new pet.  A copy of the rabies vaccination certificate issued by your veterinarian is required as proof of vaccination.  The cost of a pet license in the City of Franklin is as follows: 


Altered Pet


$12.00

Unaltered Pet

  24.00

If 5 months of age after July 1 of License Year and Altered

    6.00

If 5 months of age after July 1 of License Year and Unaltered

  12.00

Late Fee for Altered Pet

    6.00

Late Fee for Unaltered Pet

  12.00

The City prefers that you pay for your pet license directly through the City of Franklin either in person at the Cashier's Office at City Hall, by mail, or by use of the drop box outside of City Hall.  Please be sure to include your pet license application, vaccination records, and a check made payable to the City of Franklin, 9229 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, WI  53132. 

The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC), located at 3839 W. Burnham Street in West Milwaukee, has overall responsibility for issuing pet licenses in Milwaukee County.  As such, pet licenses may also be applied for online by visiting the MADACC website at www.madacc.com, click on "Purchase your license online".  Payments can be made by personal check or by MasterCard or Visa credit card.