Erik S. Hanley

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Franklin police have given a homeowner a week to get rid of 10 dogs to comply with a city ordinance.

A home in the 7000 block of West Rawson Avenue was discovered to contain 12 dogs.

Chapter 80 of the city municipal code states, “no person residing within the city shall keep more than two dogs, cats or tiny horses on the premises.” The only exception listed is that of a litter, which can only be kept up to six months from birth and with an exception and under certain conditions.

The owner said the dogs go out in large shifts so they don’t have to go out as often. Upon inspection Jan. 20, police found no excrement in the home, but stains were spotted on the carpet.

Police told the owner he had one week to begin making progress in relocating the dogs or citations may be issued.

Ten of the 12 dogs have been relocated as of Feb. 7 with the owner keeping two, according to police.

According to the police report, all the dogs were found to be healthy, though the residence was in poor condition.