Contact Us

Humane Officer
Amber Dvorak

Physical Address
3100 E. Wisconsin Street
(St Hwy 16)
Sparta, WI 54656

Mailing Address
777 S. Black River Street Suite 2
Sparta, WI 54656

Phone
(608) 269-8775

Office Hours
Monday: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

(Appointments Taken As Needed)

Monroe County Dog Control Department

Dog Shelter: Open to public with appointments encouraged. Dog Control Dept. Office: 777 S. Black River St. , Suite 2, Sparta Building is open to the public with appointments encouraged. Print dog license applications off website below. All residents needing to drop mail or make payments may use the secure drop box on the porch, available at all hours.

Additional Humane Officers:

Jeff Leis jeff.leis@co.monroe.wi.us

Danielle Anderson danielle.anderson@co.monroe.wi.us

Dog Licenses

Any dog that is kept on your property or is in your possession for more than 30 days and is at least 5 months of age is required to be licensed by Monroe County. This license must be renewed annually. License must be obtained and/or renewed by March 31 of the license year. An additional $15 late fee will be assessed for each license purchased after March 31, of the current license year.

License fees for 2026 are:

$35 for male or female unaltered dogs ($50.00 After March 31)
$20 for spayed or neutered dogs ($35.00 After March 31)

To obtain a license you must provide proof at the time of licensing that the dog has a current rabies vaccination from a certified veterinarian. Your veterinarian must also provide proof of spaying or neutering.

Dog License Request Form-2026

You may obtain a dog license from:

-Monroe County Animal Control Dept.
777 S. Black River St., Suite 2
Sparta, WI 54656

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday and Wednesday)

(608) 269-8736

-Monroe County Animal Shelter
3100 E. Wisconsin St. (10714 Hwy 16)
Sparta, WI 54656

Hours: Mon. & Wed. 2:00pm–6:00pm; Tues, Thurs. & Fri. 12:30pm–4:30 pm; Sat. 10:00am–2:00pm

(608) 269-8775

-Sparta Vet Clinic (Clients only)
(608) 269-8234

-Your Local Municipal Treasurer
Limited Dates
PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL MUNICIPAL TREASURER BEFORE SENDING THIS FORM TO YOUR TOWN TREASURER. (NOT ALL MUNICIPALITIES ARE SELLING 2026 Dog Licenses)

Purchase Dog Licenses Online