RI S2610

Creates a civil cause of action allowing pet owners to sue for noneconomic damages when their dog or cat is seriously injured or killed by another person's intentional or negligent act

Caps noneconomic damages at $7,500 maximum, with minimums of $500 for serious injury and $750 for death; damages cover loss of companionship, love, and affection

Requires the injury or death to occur on the pet owner's property or while the pet is under the owner's or caretaker's control and supervision

Defines "seriously injured" as broken bones or permanently disfiguring lacerations requiring stitches

Exempts nonprofit entities and government agencies acting on behalf of public health or animal welfare from liability under this section