Updated
Updated · KSAL · Aug 22
Salina Dog Bite Victim Avoids Rabies Shots After Owner Produces Vaccination Certificate
Updated
Updated · KSAL · Aug 22

Salina Dog Bite Victim Avoids Rabies Shots After Owner Produces Vaccination Certificate

1 articles · Updated · KSAL · Aug 22

Summary

  • Late Saturday, Cindy Thompson learned she would not need rabies shots after the owner of the dog that bit her showed a veterinarian's vaccination certificate.
  • Two women contacted Bryan Thompson after KSAL reported the couple's public plea, saying they knew the owner and helping lead the Thompsons to the dog.
  • The bite happened Friday morning on Beatrice Street in southeast Salina, where Thompson, 71, said a large dark brown shaggy dog lunged across the street and bit her elbow.
  • Urgent Care had treated the wound with antibiotics and warned the couple they needed to confirm the dog's rabies status within three days, making the owner search urgent.

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