News Release                            For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                     August 28, 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 that occurred in Owen Sound.

On Sunday, August 26, 2012, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a woman walking with her family in Kinsmen Park (Milt Brown Park), 1800 7^th Ave. West, was approached and bitten by a dog. The dog is described as a white and tan Shih Tzu with a black-tipped tail. The dog was loose in the park and was wearing a collar with tags.  

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.

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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