Public health seeks public's assistance in Kincardine dog-bite incident

By: Grey Bruce Public Health  May 20, 2026  262

Grey Bruce Public Health is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred Tuesday, May 19, in Kincardine.

Around 12:30 p.m., a mixed-breed dog, with black fur and white markings, bit a man at the Kincardine Dog Park on Bruce Avenue in Kincardine.

The man was trying to separate his dogs from the other dog when he was bitten. The dog that bit the man was with a woman, described as being in her mid-20s, and a man, believed to be in his 30s.

Staff at Grey Bruce Public Health need to confirm the dog involved in this biting incident, is not infectious with rabies.

By verifying the health of the dog, the victim can avoid receiving the post-exposure rabies treatment.

If you have any information related to this incident, contact Grey Bruce Public Health at 519-376-9420, Ext. 1530.

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