Southwestern Public Health seeks assistance in Woodstock dog bite incident

Southwestern Public Health seeks assistance in Woodstock dog bite incident

Southwestern Public Health has been notified of a dog biting incident in Woodstock, on Woodall Way. The incident happened in the late morning on Monday, November 2, 2020 at approximately 11:25 AM. The dog and its owner are both unknown.

The dog is described as a large, black-coloured mixed breed with white fur around its face and neck, potentially a black lab cross. The owner is a woman described as older, wearing a pink waist length coat and light-coloured toque.

Southwestern Public Health seeks information about this dog to assess the risk of exposure to the rabies virus.

If you have any information about a dog that fits this description or are the owner, please contact Southwestern Public Health at 519-421-9901 or 1-800-922-0096 and speak to a public health inspector.

About Southwestern Public Health

Southwestern Public Health works with its partners to ensure the health of the whole community. Our programs respond to public health emergencies; promote healthy lifestyles; help prevent injuries, illness and disease in the community; and promote positive change and social conditions that improve health. Southwestern Public Health delivers mandated programs under the Ontario Public Health Standards and is regulated by the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act. The health unit maintains primary locations in Woodstock and St. Thomas. For more information, visit www.swpublichealth.ca.

Contacts

Megan Cornwell                                                

Communications Manager | Southwestern Public Health                                     

519-631-9900 x 1259 | 1-800-922-0096

mcornwell@swpublichealth.ca