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 near Jones Falls, Owen Sound. On May 29 at approximately 5:00 p.m., a man was bitten by a medium size white and gray dog, possibly a Border collie. The dog was on leash with a woman at the time of 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 ext. 1518.

In Grey Bruce, 527 animal bites are reported to the Grey Bruce Health Unit each year.

source: media release, Grey Bruce Health Unit.