Authorities searching for owner of dog who bit a person in North Carolina

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By CNN Newsource

Published February 5, 2021 2:57 PM

Asheville, North Carolina (WLOS) — Animal Control is searching for the owner of a dog after a reported dog bite in front of the CVS store along Merrimon Avenue.

Authorities say on Monday, Feb. 1, at around 8 p.m. Asheville Animal Control received a report of a dog bit.

The victim, who received a minor injury, reported that she noticed the dog tied up outside the pharmacy. She said she approached the dog and was bitten.

The dog is described as an adult, lab/pit bull type and brown in color. The owner is a white female with curly light brown hair in her mid-30s.

Animal Control is trying to identify the owner and the dog that was with her. Anyone with information is asked to contact Asheville Animal Control at 828-259-5872.

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