USPS Launches Dog Bite Educational Campaign
NEW YORK—The U.S. Postal Service is holding a month-long National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign throughout June to help dog owners ensure the safety of its employees. Incidents of dog attacks on postal workers rose to 6,000 cases last year, imposing significant medical costs and impeding the entire delivery system. Owners may lose thousands of dollars in liability for medical bills, lost wages, uniform replacement and physical suffering. All dogs, regardless of age, size, breed or usual temperament, have the potential to attack unknown visitors. Owners are urged to put their animals away at mail delivery time, secure all dogs with a leash, and prevent their children from directly interacting with postal workers in the presence of a dog. Mail delivery may be suspended if a dangerous animal is not secured. To view 2024 dog attack data, visit https://about.usps.com/newsroom/media-contacts/local.htm.
