# Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.10: Pets and animals

> Wisconsin · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_10

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.10
- **Heading:** Pets and animals
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Administrative Code / DCF / Chapter DCF 57 / § DCF 57.10

## Text

Pets and animals.
(1) Any animal that is kept on the premises as a pet shall be vaccinated against rabies as determined appropriate by a veterinarian and shall be tolerant of residents.
(2) A pet suspected of being ill or infected shall be treated immediately for its condition or removed from the group home.
(3) Pens, cages, litter boxes and outside areas used by pets shall be kept clean.
(4) Each pet shall be kept and handled in a manner that protects the safety and well-being of residents and the pet.
(5) No pet may be allowed in any area while food is being prepared.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.01 Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_01.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.02 Exceptions to rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_02.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.04 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_04.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.05 Group home program and policies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_05.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.06 Emergency planning and preparation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_06.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.07 Financial records and audits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_07.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.08 Insurance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_08.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.09 Weapons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_09.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.10 Pets and animals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_10.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.11 Telephone](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_11.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.12 Transportation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_12.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.13 Licensee reporting requirements to the department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_13.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.14 Personnel requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_14.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.015 Compliance with administrative rules and laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_015.md)

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