Iowa City Animal Services Seeks Assistance Identifying Dog’s Owner Following Bite

From the City of Iowa City:

November 5, 2020

On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, Iowa City Animal Services received notification of a person who was bitten by a dog.

According to the information provided, the bite occurred around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, near Court Hill Park, just south of the intersection of East Court and Westminster. The victim was bitten while attempting to breakup a fight between their leashed dog and a gold lab-type dog that was loose. The loose dog was not with an owner at the time of the incident. The dog has a full length tail, droopy ears, thicker coat, and was not wearing a collar.

Iowa City Animal Services is seeking information regarding the rabies vaccination. If anyone has any information about the identity of the owner, they are encouraged to contact Iowa City Animal Services directly at 319-356-5295 or the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-6800.

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