Southwestern Public Health is seeking help to identify a dog involved in a bite incident in Woodstock on February 11, 2025

Southwestern Public Health is seeking help to identify a dog involved in a bite incident in Woodstock.

The incident took place on Tuesday February 11, 2025, at the intersection of Hunter Street and Vansittart Avenue in Woodstock, ON around 4:45 PM.

The victim was walking and was bitten by the dog when its owner passed by. The dog is described as small and brown in colour (unknown breed). The owner of the dog is described as an adult female.

Public Health wants to confirm the vaccination status of the dog to allow the victim and their healthcare 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.