HPPH looking to identify Dog in Scratching Incident in Mitchell Tuesday

Huron Perth Public Health is seeking the public’s help in locating a dog that scratched a child at the dog park on Wellington Street in Mitchell.

The incident happened on Tuesday, March 28^th around 5:30 pm.

The dog involved is described as a purebred Bernese Mountain dog, black, white and brown in colour and not yet fully grown.

At the time it was walked by a female who stated she was taking care of it for a sibling.

HPPH is investing to verify the dog is up-to-date on rabies vaccinations.

If it cannot be confirmed, the person scratched may need to complete a series of rabies shots.