Southwestern Public Health is seeking help to identify a dog involved in a bite incident in Tillsonburg on May 19, 2025

Southwestern Public Health is seeking help to identify a dog involved in a bite incident in Tillsonburg.

The incident took place on Monday May 19, 2025, on the Trans Canada Trail between North and Broadway St. in Tillsonburg, ON around 2 PM.

The dog is described as a medium-sized, light brown pit bull, walking with a dark-haired male, believed to be 30–40 years old and wearing a pink T-shirt.

Public Health wants to confirm the vaccination status of the dog to allow the victim and their healthcare provider to determine next steps related to rabies post-exposure prophylaxis.

If you are the owner of the dog or have information about the incident, please contact Southwestern Public Health at 1-800-922-0096 and ask to speak with a Public Health Inspector.