Dog bite in St. Thomas on November 12

UPDATE: This dog has been found.

Southwestern Public Health is seeking help to identify a dog involved in a bite incident in St. Thomas this week.

The incident took place on November 12, 2024, at the intersection of Erie Street and Fifth Avenue in St. Thomas, ON around 2:30 PM.

The victim was walking eastbound on Erie Street and was bitten by a dog when its owner passed by. The dog is described as a medium sized, black and white in color. The animal owner is described as a female, aged 50-60, wearing a hat and brown winter coat at the time of the incident.

Public Health wants to confirm the vaccination status of the dog to allow the victim and their health care provider to determine next steps related to rabies post-exposure prophylaxis.

If you are the owner of the dog or have information about the incident, please contact Southwestern Public Health at 1-800-922-0096 and ask to speak with a Public Health Inspector.