California's quarantine laws require animals who have bitten someone to be quarantined, usually for ten (10) days. During this time, the county will ensure that the canine does not carry the rabies virus. Often the animal will be allowed to remain at the owner's premises during the quarantine period. Otherwise, the animal will be held at a county Animal Care Center. If the animal remains healthy during the quarantine period it will then be released back to the owner's care.