EXPORT, Pa. (KDKA) – Some residents in Westmoreland County haven’t received mail deliveries in weeks because of concerns about a dog that allegedly chases the mail carrier. Continue reading
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U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Attack National Rankings
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — More than 5,800 postal employees were attacked by dogs in the United States in 2020. From nips and bites to vicious attacks, aggressive dog behavior poses a serious threat to postal employees and the general public. To highlight the enormity of this serious issue, the U.S. Postal Service is providing the public with information on the do’s and don’ts of responsible dog ownership as part of its annual National Dog Bite Awareness Week public service campaign.
Mississippi family is grateful for heroic postal worker following dog attack
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) – The Corinth mayor held a special ceremony for a postal worker whom people are calling a hero. Continue reading
U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Attack National Rankings
WASHINGTON, DC — The number of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees attacked by dogs nationwide fell to 5,803 in 2019 — more than 200 fewer than in 2018 and more than 400 fewer since 2017. Continue reading
Florida letter carrier attacked by three pit bulls
A U.S. Mail letter carrier is recovering after she was attacked by three pit bulls during her route in Hilliard. Continue reading
Neighbors, postal worker help rescue Ohio woman being attacked by dog
AMHERST, Ohio (WJW) — Quick action by a neighbor and postal carrier helped save a woman who was attacked by her 100 pound dog. The woman was taken to the hospital and is home recovering after undergoing two surgeries, one on each of her arms. Continue reading
Chula Vista CA postal worker charged with firing pepper spray at poodle
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) — A South Bay postal worker has pleaded not guilty to firing pepper spray at a dog. Continue reading
Postal carrier caught on camera spraying fenced dog with pepper spray in Ohio
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio — An Upper Arlington man said a US Post Office carrier pepper sprayed his dogs, who were safely behind a privacy fence. Tom Martin said the whole thing was captured on his doorbell camera. Continue reading
Mail carrier needs surgery after dog attack in Michigan
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A mail carrier needs surgery Friday after being attacked by a dog that jumped through the window of her truck in Washington Township, according to police. Continue reading
Detroit mail carrier speaks months after being attacked by pit bull, saved by neighbor
DETROIT – A Detroit postal worker attacked by a dog and saved by a good Samaritan has a message about keeping mail carriers safe. Continue reading
