Lambton Public Health searching for dog that bit teen

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident on Monday, April 23 between 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. at Michigan Avenue and Echo Road in Sarnia.

The middle-aged male owner was walking two dogs when the smaller dog, resembling a German shepherd, bit the victim's arm. The victim did not receive any contact information from the man.

If you have any information relating to the location of the dog and its owner, contact Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331 ext. 3584 or toll free 1-800-667-1839. If the dog is not located and the health status of the animal verified, the victim will require post exposure rabies shots.

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Contact:

Tony Chan
Public Health Inspector
County of Lambton
Telephone: 519-383-8331 ext. 3584