All animal bites should be reported to Animal Services, Public Health Madison and Dane County. To report a bite, please call Police and Fire Dispatch at (608) 255-2345 and say you are calling to report an animal bite. Dispatch will take your information and relay it to an Animal Services Officer.
A rabies observation period is required for dogs, cats and ferrets that have bitten humans. See the
Rabies Observation Form for details.
