City of Dubuque Health Services Department Seeking Dog Involved in Bite Incident

CONTACT:
McKinzie Flanagan or Jenny Cook
Animal Control Officers
563-589-4185
animalcontrol@cityofdubuque.org
www.cityofdubuque.org

March 2, 2018 -- For Immediate Release

DUBUQUE, Iowa — The City of Dubuque Health Services Department is seeking information regarding a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 4:30 PM at the end of the 3100 block of Central Avenue. The dog was described as a large Shepherd-type dog. The dog had short, mostly black and brown fur, with some white. The dog also appeared to be overweight. The dog had a collar with tags. It was running loose at the time of the incident. 

The Health Department needs the public's assistance in finding this dog to verify the dog’s health status and vaccination history. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Health Services Department at 589-4185 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or the Law Enforcement Center at 589-4415 after hours or on the weekend.

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