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 Monday, October 15, 2018 in the early evening, around dusk. The dog is described as medium-build, dark brown and was on a leash.

The dog was being walked by a man on 4th Avenue East in the 600 or 700 block of Owen Sound. The dog bit an older female victim on the calf.

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 ext. 1355.

source: media release, GBHU