what if the pet needs medical assistance or needs to be euthanized?
A. If you find a stray pet that appears to need medical assistance, there are a few things to keep in mind. The first thing to keep in mind is that ordinary people don’t need to do anything to help the pet although the humane thing to do is find it help. If you decide to intervene, you must make reasonable decisions. Although some states offer additional legal protection from liability if you are acting as a Good Samaritan, not all states do. Some places require that you make an attempt to find the owner and put up notices before you have the right to make decisions regarding the animal’s well-being. If the situation is an emergency such an effort is probably not necessary. Since the pet appears to need medical attention, the reasonable and humane thing to do is bring it to a veterinarian. Be sure the veterinarian knows that you found the animal and how much (if any) you are willing to pay for assistance. Some states impose a duty on veterinarians to provide at least minimal assistance
