Health Unit Looking for Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, September 26, 2019
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 on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 6:30 am, on Borden St. near Bruce St.
The dog involved in the incident is described as a young, medium-sized, shorthaired beige dog. The dog was on a leash being walked by a man and a woman.
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 or toll-free at 1-877-271-7348 extension 252. After hours or over the weekend, call 1-800-431-2054.