§ 4-30. Payments to veterinarians for emergency treatment of dogs or cats injured on ways.

Any veterinarian registered under the provisions of M.G.L.A. c. 112 §§ 55 or 56A who renders emergency care or treatment to or disposes of a dog or cat that is injured on any way within the city, and brought to a veterinarian by the animal control officer or police personnel, shall receive payment from the owner of such dog or cat, if known, or if not known, from the dog fund of the city, in an amount not to exceed $100.00 for such care, treatment or disposal; provided, however, such emergency care, treatment or disposal shall be for the purpose of maintaining life, stabilizing the animal or alleviating suffering until the owner or keeper of such dog or cat is identified or for a period of 24 hours, whichever is sooner.

Any veterinarian who renders such emergency care or treatment to, or disposes of, such dog or cat shall notify the animal control officer and, upon notification, said animal control officer shall assume control of such dog or cat.

(Ord. No. 1425, 6-28-06)