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 on Sykes Street North near Lombard Street in Meaford on Sunday, January 22, at approximately 9:30 a.m. The victim was bitten while attempting to separate two dogs from fighting. The dog was described as medium size, black and brown in colour, possible a german shepherd mix, and being walked by a woman at the time of the incident.

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