Dog Bite Reporting NY

Yes. You have to report a dog bite in NY. According to the NYC Department of Health, all animal bites, including dog bites, must be reported within 24 hours of the incident. You should obtain the name, contact details, and address of the dog owner. Otherwise, try to get details from someone who may know the dog. Reporting the dog bite will help in determining whether you will require treatment for rabies and ensure that the incident doesn’t happen again.