The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in finding the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred in Port Elgin.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 19, at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the Port Elgin Canadian Tire Store. A store employee was bitten on the hand inside the store by a small white dog.

Staff of the Grey Bruce Health Unit need to confirm the dog 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, please contact the Grey Bruce Health Unit at 519-376-9420.