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Who should pay when an animal is left to suffer?

Summary by hometownnews.ca
LAURIE WEIR A dying stray cat in Smiths Falls was picked up by a local rescue, rushed to the vet, and euthanized. The bill was $485. The town says it is not responsible because a registered charity acted first. That is the problem. Smiths Falls’ animal control bylaw gives the town responsibility for stray, lost, or injured domestic animals. It authorizes arranging medical care when needed. But it does not say what happens when someone else gets …
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hometownnews.ca broke the news in on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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