Public Health Madison & Dane County is looking for information about a dog that bit a person Saturday.
MADISON (WKOW) — Public Health Madison & Dane County is looking for information about a dog that bit a person Saturday.
According to PHMDC, the incident happened around 2:15 p.m. at the corner of S. Park Street and Haywood Drive.
The bite happened when someone walked by a man who was walking two dogs on leashes. The man is described as 5’4″ with gray hair and glasses. He was walking two chihuahuas.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police and fire dispatch dispatcher at 608-255-2345 and ask for an Animal Services Officer.
PHMDC says it responds to more than 800 animal bites each year. The agency gives the following tips to reduce bites:
- When walking a dog, shorten the leash and leave enough space between your dog and anyone passing by to avoid contact.
- Teach children how to safely interact with pets, avoid hugging or kissing dogs and always ask permission before petting someone’s animal.
- Don’t use your legs or arms to break up a dog fight, instead find an object to break them apart.
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