Iowa City Animal Services seeks help locating dog after bite

Iowa City Animal Services is looking for the owner of a dog that bit a passer-by near 116 Hawkeye Court.

According to a press release, Animal Services received notification on Tuesday of a person who was bitten on the leg by a dog as they were running to catch a bus on Thursday morning.

The dog is described as a small dog, with long light brown hair and was being walked by a white male, around 6 feet 2 inches tall, bald, with a beard at around 9:40 a.m. Thursday, according to city officials.

Iowa City Animal Services is seeking information regarding the rabies vaccination of the dog. If anyone has any information about the identity of the dog owner, they are encouraged to contact Iowa City Animal Services directly at 319-356-5295, ext. 7 or the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-6800.