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 the Berkeley area.

On Saturday, April 15, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a man was bitten by an at-large dog on his property on West Back Line between 50 and 60 side road, Township of Chatsworth. The dog is described as a husky shepherd mix – brownish red, grey, white and estimated to weigh approximately 70lbs.

Staff of the Grey Bruce Health Unit need to confirm 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.

source: media release, Grey Bruce Health Unit