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Animal Bite Reporting

All animals should report to Animal Services, Public Health - Madison & Dane County. To report a bite or further questions, contact an Animal Services Officer at (608) 267-1989. If it is an emergency, call Police and Fire Dispatch at (608) 255-2345.

A rabies observation period is required for dogs, cats and ferrets that have bitten humans. See the Rabies Observation Form for details.
Key Contacts
Animal Services Office: (608) 267-1989

Animal Services Officer Dispatch: (608) 255-2345

Dane County Humane Society: (608) 838-0413

Emergency Clinic for Animals: (608) 274-7772