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society2 years ago

USPS Releases List of States with Highest Number of Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers in 2022

More than 5,300 postal workers were attacked by dogs while delivering mail in 2022, with California topping the list of states with the most dog bites. The USPS is advising dog owners to keep their pets indoors, behind a fence, or on a leash when letter carriers arrive at their homes. The service is also urging responsible pet ownership to reduce the number of aggressive dogs that impact the lives of employees while delivering mail.

via Fox News|
#dog-attacks#mail-carriers#national-dog-bite-awareness-week
society2 years ago

"Top Cities and States for Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers in 2022, According to USPS Rankings"

California and Texas topped the United States Postal Service's annual list of states with the most dog bites against its employees, with 675 and 404 bites, respectively. The USPS report highlights the aggressive dog behavior mail carriers often face as it kicks off National Dog Bite Awareness Week. More than 5,300 USPS employees were attacked by dogs during mail deliveries last year. The USPS trains its mail carriers to avoid petting or feeding dogs and to place something between themselves and the animal if a dog does attack.

via KSL.com|
#dog-bites#mail-carriers#national-dog-bite-awareness-week
society2 years ago

"Postal Service Reveals Top Cities for Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers"

The US Postal Service has released its annual list of states with the most dog bites against its employees, with California topping the list with 675 bites in 2022. Texas and New York followed with 404 and 321 bites, respectively. The USPS is using National Dog Bite Awareness Week to draw attention to the aggressive dog behavior mail carriers often face. More than 5,300 USPS employees were attacked by dogs during mail deliveries last year. The USPS advises dog owners to keep their pets secure during mail delivery times and to not allow children to take mail directly from mail carriers.

via CNN|
#dog-bites#mail-carriers#national-dog-bite-awareness-week
safety2 years ago

USPS warns against removing paw print stickers on mailboxes to prevent dog bites.

The USPS is launching its Paw Program, which uses color-coded stickers to inform mail carriers of homes with dogs. Yellow means a dog lives nearby, while orange means a dog lives at that home. The program is being rolled out across the greater Cleveland area after 43 employees were bitten in 2022. The USPS is releasing these statistics as part of its National Dog Bite Awareness Week, with the theme for 2023 being "Even good dogs have bad days." The USPS urges residents to help keep both the carrier and the dog safe by securing their dogs and reminding children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier.

via NewsNation Now|
#dog-bites#national-dog-bite-awareness-week#paw-program
safety2 years ago

The Dangers of Dogs and Mail Carriers: USPS Issues Warnings

The USPS is launching its Paw Program, which uses color-coded stickers to inform mail carriers of homes with dogs. Yellow means a dog lives nearby, while orange means a dog lives at that home. The program is being rolled out across the greater Cleveland area after 43 employees were bitten in 2022. The USPS is releasing these statistics as part of its National Dog Bite Awareness Week, which starts on Sunday. The theme for 2023 is “Even good dogs have bad days.” The USPS urges residents to help keep both the carrier and the dog safe by planning for their arrival and reminding children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier.

via KSN-TV|
#dog-bites#national-dog-bite-awareness-week#paw-program
safety2 years ago

USPS Annual Dog Bite Rankings: Which States Are Most Dangerous?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is running a public service campaign to promote National Dog Bite Awareness Week, reminding residents to keep their dogs leashed or safely locked inside when the postman comes knocking. In 2022, 5,300 USPS employees were attacked by dogs while making their rounds. Houston, Texas topped the list for mail carriers bitten by dogs in 2022, followed by Los Angeles. California topped the statewide list of most dog bites on mail carriers for the second straight year. USPS urges pet owners to take necessary precautions to reduce the chance of their pets biting mail carriers, as dog bites are entirely preventable.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#dog-bites#mail-carriers#national-dog-bite-awareness-week