Health Unit Looking for Dog Involved in an Incident in Stratford

Huron Perth, ON – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Stratford on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m. The incident took place at the Stratford Education Recreation Complex (SERC) on Forman Ave., where the presumed owner was headed in the direction of the YMCA Child Care Centre building on Oakdale Ave.

The dog involved in the incident is described as a bulldog with light brown fur. The individual with the dogs is described as a male, approximately 5’10”, around 40 years of age with grey hair and a long black beard. He was wearing sunglasses, a hat, and a black graphic band shirt. He had two other leashed bulldogs with him at the time of the incident. 

The health unit is investigating this incident to check if the rabies vaccination status of the dog is up to date.

HPPH reminds people to always obtain the contact information of the owner(s) of the animal that is involved in an incident. 

Anyone who has information about this dog should contact Huron Perth Public Health at 1-888-221-2133, Ext. 3670. After hours or over the weekend, call the main number and follow the prompts to reach our answering service.