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Title 10 : Animal Control
Chapter 2 : Dogs And Cats

10-226 : Veterinary care of sick or injured animals.

  1. It shall be the duty of the animal shelter staff and/or animal control officer to seek prompt veterinary care and treatment for any sick, injured, abused or neglected animal which is taken into custody or impounded in the city shelter.
  2. Expenses for such veterinary care shall be the responsibility of the owner of the animal if known, otherwise such expenses shall be paid by the City of Newport.
  3. The animal control officer shall also be authorized to call upon any of the locally licensed veterinarians for advice or assistance as may be necessary. (Ord. #93-5, June 1993)