Dog Biting Incident in Tillsonburg

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Thursday, 16 December 2021 16:57

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The off leash dog bit someone last night near the Kolin Smith Memorial Skate Park and the Tillsonburg Dog Park.

TILLSONBURG - Southwestern Public Health is looking to speak with the owner of a dog after a biting incident near the Kolin Smith Memorial Skate Park and the Tillsonburg Dog Park.

The off leash dog bit someone between 6:30-7:30 on Wednesday night. The dog is described as a rottweiler/border collie mix and the owner is described as a male with a beard and a blue coat.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Southwestern Public Health at 519- 421-9901 or 1-800-922-0096 and ask to speak to a public health inspector.

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