Huron Perth Public Health is asking Stratford residents to keep an eye out for a dog that was involved in a biting incident Wednesday.
According to the Health Unit, the incident took place at the intersection of St. David St. and Church St., near the railway tracks, around 3 to 4 p.m.
The dog involved in the incident is described as large-sized, all black in colour, with a German shepherd-like appearance.
A woman was walking the dog when the incident occurred. She is described as wearing a bright red hat and being on her phone.
HPPH says it wants to check if the dog’s rabies vaccination status is up to date, and reminds people to always obtain the contact information of the owner(s) of an animal that is involved in an incident.
Anyone who has information is asked to reach out to the Health Unit at 1-888-221-2133 ext. 3670.