(1) Every possessor of an animal is liable for any loss inflicted on a third person by the animal; provided, this shall not apply where the possessor has not been negligent in giving due care in taking custody of the animal according to the species and nature of the animal.
(2) Any person who takes custody of an animal on behalf of the possessor of the animal shall also assume the same liability as prescribed in paragraph (1). <Amended on Dec. 30, 2014>