Council hears emotional testimony on two over‑limit pet appeals; one appeal held for fuller animal‑control testimony, the other approved
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Summary
Council heard testimony from residents including Raven Moline and Lori Wallin on two over‑limit dog‑permit appeals; Raven’s appeal was held to Dec. 16 to allow Officer Mallory Mavis to testify, while Lori Wallin’s appeal was approved by council after clarifying that a city permit does not override lease terms.
The Green Bay Common Council on Dec. 2 considered two appeals of animal‑control decisions that sought permission for more than the city’s two‑dog limit.
Item 1: Raven Moline — public testimony and hold
Multiple speakers defended Raven Moline, who said she had taken in family dogs and had followed the city’s application process. Cale Bledbena, identifying himself as Raven’s partner, described the animals as elderly, bonded and well cared for and urged the council to keep the dogs together. "These 4 are my family," Raven said in her prepared remarks. Council members, however, noted a history of animal‑control and police contacts at the building and that an apartment manager had at one point given inconsistent information about pet allowances.
Officer Mallory Mavis authored a report recommending denial, citing the apartment complex’s two‑dog policy and cumulative calls to the location. Several Alders who sat on the Protection & Policy committee said they voted to deny at committee because of the volume of complaints. Alder Morgan moved to hold the item until the Dec. 16 council meeting and asked that Officer Mallory Mavis appear to provide testimony; that motion passed and the item was held for more evidence and clarification.
Item 2: Lori Wallin — approval
Lori Wallin told the council she lives in a townhouse with four small dogs she described as registered and current on immunizations and presented documentation that some were designated as emotional‑support animals. Council members asked whether a city 'excess animal' permit would supersede a lease term; staff and the clerk clarified that any permit would be specific to the listed address and animals and would not override a private lease or a landlord’s decision. After brief discussion, the council approved Wallin’s appeal (voice vote; ayes recorded). The clerk said the permit is tied to the address and the named animals and would not automatically transfer if the resident moved.
What’s next: Raven’s appeal will return Dec. 16 with Officer Mallory Mavis expected to present and answer questions. The council did not adopt a citywide change to pet limits during the meeting.