What Must Happen If Your Dog Bites Someone in California?

ANSWER:You must notify the County Department of Animal Services if your dog bites someone. (San Diego County Code 62.615)By law, the dog is required to be quarantined for 10 days from the date of the bite. The place and manner of the quarantine is at the discretion of County Animal Services. If this is your dog’s first reported minor bite of a person we may not impound your dog.This quarantine is required even if your dog has a current rabies vaccination.You may be allowed to quarantine the dog at your home if you have a secure enclosure that will isolate the dog from other people and animals during the quarantine period.If you fail to keep the dog isolated, you can be charged with a misdemeanor and the dog could be impounded for the remainder of the quarantine period.The dog cannot be released until approved by County Animal Services. Our staff will contact you after the quarantine to see if your dog is healthy and is not showing signs of rabies.…

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