It will be interesting to see what happens here. California is an absolute liability state, one of the very few, and like Pathfinder said you are responsible for any damage they do. This is overwhelmingly clear in regards to people. What's not as clear is how it relates to property. Dogs are generally considered to be property.
Personally, I'd have covered the bills if my dog did it. It's the right thing to do.
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