Council holds Raven Wallin appeal after testimony, approves separate appeal by Lori Wallin

The Green Bay Common Council on Dec. 2 heard extended public testimony on two appeals of "over the limit" animal permits and took separate actions.

Item 1 (Raven Wallin): The council heard testimony from a supporter and from Raven Wallin. Supporters described four elderly, bonded dogs and argued that shelters are at crisis capacity; Raven Moline (self‑identified in testimony) said she followed the city's permit process and asked for compassion. Several council members noted ongoing complaint volume at the apartment complex and asked whether an aggressive dog named "Biggie" had been euthanized; staff said Officer Mallory Mavis' written report did not document euthanasia. Alder Morgan moved to hold the appeal until Dec. 16 and to have Officer Mavis appear; the motion passed and the item was held for further fact‑finding and testimony.

Item 2 (Lori Wallin): Lori Wallin addressed the council about her townhouse, explaining she lives there with two entrances and that her dogs are small and registered; she said she had been told by building staff that emotional support animals would not count toward the city's two‑dog limit. Councilors asked whether she had documentation for emotional support animals; she produced copies and said she had provided them to building staff. After closing the floor, the council voted to approve Lori Wallin's appeal, allowing more than two animals at that townhouse address.

What happens next: Raven Wallin's appeal will return to council on Dec. 16 with officer testimony and any additional evidence; Lori Wallin's permit was approved by council vote, though city staff noted that a property owner/management company could still deny occupancy under lease terms despite a city permit. Councilors clarified that an excess‑animal permit is tied to a specific address and named animals and does not automatically transfer if a resident moves.