Health Unit Looking for Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, November 20, 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, November 19, at 9:20 pm at the corner of Caledonia Street and Mornington Street in Stratford.
The dog is described as a large black dog similar to a border collie. It was being walked on a leash by a female who indicated to the person bitten that she was not the owner.
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 on 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.