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 March 27 between 7:30pm and 8:00pm, on the corner of Home Street and Maple Street.
The dog is described as a small Shitzu type dog, grey in colour with short hair. The dog was being walked on a leash by a male, who was walking another dog that was also described as a Shitzu type dog, beige in colour.
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 will need to complete a series of rabies shots.
The Perth District Health Unit reminds people to always obtain the contact information of the owner of the animal involved in the biting incident.
Anyone who has any information on this dog should contact the Perth District Health Unit at 519-271-7600 ext 252. After hours or over the weekend call 1-800-431-2054.
