Green Bay committee denies one over‑limit dog permit, approves another to advance to council

The Green Bay Protection & Policy Committee voted to deny an appeal by Raven Walling for an over‑the‑limit animal permit but approved a separate appeal by Laurie Walling and sent both recommendations to the full Common Council for final action on Dec. 2.

Animal‑control staff told the committee the city ordinance allows two dogs (a third with an excess‑animal permit) but does not contemplate four dogs in a rented unit. Staff described repeated complaints, dog attacks and accumulated animal waste at a large rental complex at 300 Bond Street and said management has repeatedly failed to enforce rules and often does not respond to city requests. The staff presentation noted management turnover and cited state statute 74.07 as the basis for vaccination and licensing enforcement.

Raven Walling, who identified herself at the hearing and…