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	<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Call 911 immediately to begin the investigation process - </strong>It is important that the police initiate an investigation and that you seek immediate medical attention. Dog attack and resulting bites can cause serious injuries, infections, nerve and tendon damage and pose a risk of contracting rabies. Additionally, calling the authorities will ensure that the incident is well-documented.</span></span></li>
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	<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Contact</strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Maricopa County</strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Animal Care and Control - </strong>They can be reached at<strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>602-506-7387. It is important that you contact the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control immediately. You will be asked if you know where the animal lives and if it is wearing an identification collar or tag. An Animal Care and Control officer should conduct a site visit to investigate and quarantine the animal for rabies testing.</span></span></li>
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	<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">If the dog attack occurs on your job - </strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Contact your immediate supervisor and file a report. Your supervisor will often identify</span> the dog owner, speak with the dog owner, and gather important information for the case. <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></strong></span></span></li>
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