News Release                              For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                         April 18, 2012

Public Assistance Request

The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in finding the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident in Meaford.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 11, 2012 a boy was bitten by a dog being walked on a leash by two women on St. Vincent Street near the high school. The dog is described as a boxer mix; dark brown with a white chest.

Staff of the Grey Bruce Health Unit need to confirm that the dog is not infectious with rabies. By verifying the health of the dog, the victim can avoid receiving the post-exposure rabies treatment. If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Grey Bruce Health Unit at 519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456.

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For more information:

Robert Hart

Program Manager

Grey Bruce Health Unit

519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 1279

B.Hart@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca