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Wausau council narrows pet-license increases after hours of debate; spay/neuter fee set at $23

Wausau Common Council · October 29, 2025
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Summary

After extended public input and debate, the Wausau Common Council on Oct. 28 approved a revised pet-license schedule that sets the spayed/neutered dog and cat license at $23 with an $8 microchip discount.

The Wausau Common Council on Oct. 28 approved an amended change to the city's pet license schedule, setting the spayed/neutered dog and cat license at $23 with an $8 microchip discount after extended public comment and debate.

The fee change was triggered by Marathon County's announced increases to county portions of the pet-license fee; finance staff told council the county raised its portion for spayed/neutered animals by $7 and for unaltered animals by $10. Council discussion focused on…

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