Health Unit Looking for Dog Involved in Incident in Stratford

Huron Perth, ON – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Stratford on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 12 p.m. The incident took place on Snake Hill Rd. (Richard Monette Way/Lakeside Dr.).

The dog involved in the incident is described as medium-sized with short black hair. The breed is unknown. The dog was unleashed when the incident occurred and was thought to have come from the Romeo St./Ontario St. direction.

The person presumed to be the owner of the dog is described as a tall, thin male, about mid-thirties and with brown hair. He was wearing jeans and a plaid shirt.

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.