(a) Care of Dogs, Cats and Domesticated Animals. All dogs, cats and other domesticated animals shall be cared for, maintained and handled in a humane and sanitary manner and in such a way as to prevent noises, barking, fighting or howling or other disturbance of the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. No domestic animal shall be abandoned or turned loose by its owner or keeper. No animal shall be inhumanely confined in a manner which causes or is likely to cause pain, suffering, injury or death, or be kept in an unsanitary or matted state of grooming.
(b) Food and Water.
(1) No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may refuse or neglect to supply the animal with a sufficient supply of food and water as prescribed in this Section.
(2) The food shall be sufficient to maintain all animals in good health.
(3) If potable water is not accessible to the animals at all times, it shall be provided daily and in sufficient quantity for the health of the animal.
State Law Reference:
Sec. 951.13, Wis. Stats.