Huron Perth Public Health is looking for a dog and its owner involved in a biting incident near the path to the Art Gallery between upper and lower Queens Park in Stratford.
The incident took place on Friday, February 26th, at approximately 8:30 p.m.
The dog is described as a large dog that looked like a German Shepherd. HPPH says it was running off leash and was accompanied by a man wearing a hat and face mask.
HPPH is investigating this incident to check if the dog has up-to-date rabies shots. This information will help with managing the treatment of the child who was bitten.
HPPH reminds people to always obtain the contact information of the owners of the animal involved in a biting incident when possible.
Anyone who has any information about this dog should contact Huron Perth Public Health at 1-888-221-2133 ext 2245.