Iowa City Animal Services investigates dog bite

On Tuesday, Aug. 18, Animal Services was informed of a dog bite that occurred around 12:45 p.m. at Rita's Ranch Dog Park, 640 S Scott Blvd. The owner had two pit-bull type dogs - one black and one brown with a white spot on its chest. The dog involved in the incident, as well as the owner are pictured below. A witness reported that the owner left the park in a white Mazda SUV.

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

If you've been bitten, ask the owner of the animal for their contact information and if the animal is current on its rabies vaccination. Clean the bite with soap and water as soon as you're able. Iowa City Animal Services recommends seeking medical attention to ensure there is no infection and filing a bite report to Animal Services or the Iowa City Police Department.

If your animal bites someone, inform both the victim and Animal Services of your pet's rabies vaccination status. Bites must be reported for the health and safety of others. Failure to report a bite could result in a fine.