FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Stratford ―The Perth District Health Unit is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident in Stratford to complete an investigation. The incident took place between the hours of 4 and 7 pm on Monday, May 14 at the corner of Forman Avenue and Douglas Street.
The dog was being walked by a women who had a small female child on a tricycle. The dog is described as a puppy with tannish and black or brindle hair, (possibly a pitbull).
The Health Unit is investigating this incident to check if the dog has up-to-date rabies shots. If the dog is not found, the person who was bitten may need to complete a series of rabies shots.
The Perth District Health Unit reminds people to always obtain the contact information of the owners of the animals involved in a biting incident.
Anyone who has any information about this dog should contact the Perth District Health Unit at 519-271-7600 extension 252. After hours or over the weekend call 1-800-431-2054.