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In most cases, absolutely nothing happens to the dog except that it
might be quarantined for a few days (frequently at the dog owner's home).
If the attack is brutal or other conditions are met, however, the
local animal control authority or court may issue orders requiring
that the dog be confined or destroyed.
Dog bite victims often do not want anything to happen to the dog.
If the local animal control department has not been notified, the
victim can instruct his or her attorney to refrain from doing so.
The attorney is required to follow the clients instructions with
regard to notification of the authorities (as well as anything else
affecting the client's rights). A victim, therefore, can be assured
that nothing will happen to a dog against the victim's will.
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