Kennel Inspections

Marquette County Code of Ordinance:

Marquette County Animal Control Ordinance Chapter 53:

53.09 (E) Kennel Licensing and Inspections: Entities that own, keep, or harbor 5 or more dogs for any purpose are herein identified as Kennels and are subject to the provisions of ATCP 16, §§ 95.21, and Chapters 173, 174 and 951, all as amended. The substantive requirements of those provisions shall apply to all Kennels, regardless of whether or not the Kennel is a dog breeder or dog dealer as defined in ATCP 16. All Kennels must be inspected and licensed under this Chapter.

Kennel Inspections:

  • Owners shall obtain annual kennel licenses/ multiple dog tags from their local municipalities if they meet the local definition of a kennel.
    • Green Lake & Marquette County – 5 or more dogs
  • Facilities that meet the requirements to be licensed by the state (DATCP) under ATCP 16.02 (ie: shelter, animal control, breeder/breeding facility, or dog dealership) will receive their inspection(s) from DATCP not the Health Department.
  • All new “facilities/kennels” will only receive an initial sanitary inspection by the Health Department.
    • After that initial inspection, if the facility meets all requirements under ATCP 16 the Health Department will issue them a copy of the inspection report and a certificate of approval.
  • Currently, there is no charge for the initial inspection. We do retain the ability to reinspect if there are complaints or concerns related to animal welfare. If the Health Department must return to a kennel to verify the wellbeing of the animals onsite, there may be a reinspection fee of $100 to be charged to the animal owner.