September 6, 2025
Media Contact: Tes La Dieu, Population Health Manager, (757) 594-7411
Health Officials Looking for Dog That Bit a Person
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts are looking for a large grey pit bull that bit a person in the vicinity of the Carlson Fall Housing Project in the Lee Hall area of Newport News. The incident happened on September 4, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m. If the dog is not found, the victim may have to undergo post exposure treatment (shots) for the prevention of rabies.
The dog will be able to stay with its owner. It will be placed on an in-home confinement period of 10 days.
Anyone who has seen an animal that fits the description of a dog in this area is asked to contact the appropriate Animal Control Office listed below:
Hampton 757-727-6111
Newport News/Poquoson 757-595-7387
Williamsburg/JCC 757-565-0370 (daytime); 757-253-1800 (evenings, weekends, holidays)
York County 757-890-3601
Residents are reminded to report all exposures, enjoy wildlife from a distance, and make sure their family pets are vaccinated and protected against the rabies virus. Virginia state law requires that dogs and cats be vaccinated between 3 and 4 months of age and thereafter to maintain protection against rabies. Please talk with your veterinarian for more information.
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