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Winter Weather and Pets: To learn more, click here
Blue-Green Algae: Blue-Green Algae in lakes: dangers and prevention. During the warmer months of summer, blue-green algae can bloom, generally on certain inland lakes. eating even small amounts of this algae can make a pet (such as a dog playing in the water) sick. Learn more about identifying this type of algae, which is different from the harmless algae that washes in on Lake Michigan.  Click here.
Avian Botulism:Botulism C in waterfowl and dogs. During certain environmental conditions, ducks can eat vegetation that contains a particular type of bacteria that causes them to get sick (paralyzed) with Avian Botulism (Type C). Dogs can get sick from chewing on or eating these sick or dead ducks. Although such occurrences are rare, it's best to keep them away from ducks if there are sick or dead ducks in the area. Learn More: http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/avian_botulism/index.jsp
Getting the word out about pet licensing: Veterinary Clinics can help to increase the number of pets in the County that are licensed. Click here to learn why it's important for pets to have licenses. For information for Veterinarians about Selling Pet Licenses click here .
Why Spay or Neuter Your Pet?
Area shelters are filled with cats, dogs, rabbits and other animals in need of homes. Many of these animals were strays, and none of these animals could be cared for by an owner. When you spay or neuter your pet, you don't need to worry about finding home for kittens and puppies, and you help shelters by not adding to the number of animals they need to find homes for. In the Milwaukee Area, two agencies offer low-cost spay/neuter services:
Help Domestic Animals in Area Shelters
Food and Supply Collection for Animals
By donating food, toys or other supplies, you help the animals with treats they might not otherwise get, and you also support other programs that provide low-cost services to those who otherwise would not be able to afford them. Donations ( click here to see their Wish List) can be dropped off at MADACC at 3831 West Burnham St. (www.madacc.com ), or Wisconsin Humane Society at 4500 West Wisconsin Avenue (visit their website to see their Wish List http://www.wihumane.org/donate/wishlist.aspx ).
Help Lost Pets Get Home
Locating Lost Pets: Wisconsin Humane Society has advice about locating lost pets: http://www.wihumane.org/services/findlostpet.aspx
Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control posts pictures of animals they have rescued: www.madacc.com
A Pet License can help your pet get home safely (and is required by law): Licenses may be purchased from Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control, municipal offices, and several veterinary clinics. Visit Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission for more information: www.madacc.com . Pet Licenses are also available through One Stop.
Microchips can also help your pet to get home. The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission sponsors a 'One Stop' program that offers low-cost microchips (no income restrictions). Animals who are adopted from the Wisconsin Humane Society (and many other shelters and animal rescue groups) have microchips. The Wisconsin Humane Society occasionally sponsors microchip clinics, and has low cost veterinary care (based on income).
Information about Rabies
September 28, 2008 is World Rabies Day Learn More!
The importantce of vaccinating your pet, even INDOOR PETS: Your pet can be exposed to rabies from certain types of wildlife outdoors, OR if an animal with rabies gets into your home and in contact with your pet. Bats can easily get into homes that are not batproofed. Because a small percentage of bats carry rabies, a bat exposure (pet is bitten or scratched or thought to have been bitten or scratched by a bat) can result in a lengthy (6 month) quarantine to an unvaccinated pet if the bat cannot be tested (and then rabies cannot be ruled out). Your pet can also be exposed to rabies through the bite or scratch of an animal, such as a skunk or raccoon, that is infected with rabies.
Bat-Proofing and Bat Exclusion
Click here to learn more about bat-proofing the home and protecting your pets.
Click here for private companies specializing in bat control
Low Cost Vaccines, Microchips and Veterinary Care are available at Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission and also The Wisconsin Humane Society has various low-cost services available to lower-income families: Visit: http://www.wihumane.org/services/vap.aspx to learn how to apply.
Preventing Animal Bites
Technical Information about rabies is available from the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control
Feeding Your Pet Safe Food
Check here for news about recalls or related events as they occur, including information about any pet food recalls from the FDA: www.fda.gov
Raw Meat Diets for Pets: Information from the FDA and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association
Winter Weather Safety
The Milwaukee area can get dangerously cold for pets. Learn more from the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission click here
The Wisconsin Humane Society has advice about protecting pets: (click here to visit their website and read more)
The Humane Society of the United States also has some good advice for pet owners (click here to visit their website and learn more about this) .
If pets do spend time outside in the winter, and even if they don't, follow these tips from WI-DATCP Keep your animal warm and safe: click here for advice
Summer Heat and Pet Health and Safety
Never leave your pet in a car during warm weather.
To protect pets from the heat, click here for advice from Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission
Click here to learn how hot a parked car can get
Reporting Abuse
If you see lost or stray animals, contact Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control at 414-649-8640.
Report animal abuse: Wisconsin Humane Society has tips on who to call:http://www.wihumane.org/advocacy/reportcruelty.aspx
Injured Wildlife: Contact the Wisconsin Humane Society if you find injured wildlife: 414-ANI-MALS.
Prepare Pets for Emergencies
New Information from the Wisconsin Humane Society (click here to visit their website)
Does Your pet have a current rabies vaccination, microchip and license? Click here to find out how to get them.
Leashes and carriers help you to evacuate your pet safely along with you. Collars and identification tags help to re-unite owners with pets after an emergeny or if the pets get lost, and let rescuers know about vaccination status and microchips. Licenses provide an extra level of protection in Milwaukee County and assure care for the lost pet. Current vaccines (like rabies vaccines) help keep animals and people healthy (AND ARE REQUIRED) when they need to be sheltered.
Special Pet Preparedness Brochures from the MHD
How to prepare your pets click here
How to plan for livestock click here
Learn More about Animal Welfare
General Information from the Milwaukee Area Domsetic Animal Control Commission (MADACC)
Click Here for more information from MADACC about animal sheltering
Click Here for more information about MADACC
List of Area Animal Welfare Organizations
Other Governmental Agencies involved in animal welfare and animal regulations
City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services
Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission
State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
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