Iowa City Animal Services investigates dog bite

On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Iowa City Animal Services received a report of a dog bite.

The bite occurred around 10:22 a.m. Monday, July 27, on Kirkwood Ave near Spruce Street. The dog is described as mixed breed, black and brown in color with a pointy snout. The dog handler is described as a teenage male, approximately 5'9" or taller, with sandy-blonde hair.

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

What to do in the event of an animal bite

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.