Shipping Pets

Both dogs and cats should have distemper and rabies vaccinations. Dogs should also have bordetella, for kennel cough, as well as Lyme disease vaccinations, and they should be checked for heartworm. Cats should have the feline leukemia vaccination. Licensing ordinances and fees will vary by the city, village or township in which you choose to live. Fort McCoy is located in Monroe County.

Dog license requirements:

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 2023 are:

• $30 for male or female unaltered dogs ($42.00 after March 31)
• $15 for spayed or neutered dogs ($27.00 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.

You may obtain a dog license from:

Monroe County Dog Control
Rolling Hills
14345 County Highway B
Suite 5
Sparta, WI 54656

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Monroe County Animal Shelter
3100 E. Wisconsin St. 
10714 Highway 16
Sparta, WI 54656

Phone: 608-269-8775

Sparta Vet Clinic 
1701 W. Wisconsin St.
Sparta, WI 54656

Phone: 608-269-8234

There are no kennels located on the installation. Marcie's Country Pet Spa is located just five miles from the main gate at 11996 State Road 21. They can be reached by calling 608-269-8391. Veterinary clinics located in the local communities also provide kenneling services.

There is no veterinary clinic on Fort McCoy. However, the Great Lakes Illinois Veterinary Treatment Facility offers pet vaccinations at Fort McCoy for pets of military personnel a couple of times per year. For more information, call 847-688-5740, or DSN 312-792-5740. There are veterinary clinics within the local communities.