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 Tuesday, September 12, between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m., a girl was bitten by a dog at Comm-r-ette Park, located at 5th Av. and 2nd St. A West. The dog is described as small, black, curly haired and wearing a blue collar.

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