What happens if I am bitten by a stray dog?

When you are bitten by a stray dog, you should still wash out the wound with soap and water and get medical care. There will obviously be no dog owner to collect information from, but there may be possible responsibility for the dog in some cases. For example, a stray dog that recently escaped from a local pound would make the pound liable for injuries. Similarly, a stray dog that was neglected by a known owner could still make that owner liable for the injuries.