Lambton public health looking for dog who bit woman in Sarnia

June 18, 2021

Lambton Public Health is seeking the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident that occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 12 at the Blackwell Dog Park, in Sarnia.

The dog, described as light tan boxer mix, was being walked by a male and female who both appeared to be in their 50s or 60s.

If you have any information relating to the location of the dog and its owner, please contact Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331 (ext. 3812). If the dog is not located and the health status of the animal verified, the victim will need to receive post exposure rabies shots.

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