USPS Warns After 5,200 Dog Attacks on Carriers, Launches June Safety Campaign
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
USPS Warns After 5,200 Dog Attacks on Carriers, Launches June Safety Campaign
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Summary
More than 5,200 dog attacks on mail carriers were reported nationwide last year, prompting USPS to issue an urgent warning for customers to secure pets during deliveries.
June's Dog Bite Awareness campaign urges owners to restrain dogs before opening doors, keep them leashed during delivery hours and avoid taking mail directly when pets are nearby.
San Antonio carrier Fiona Hudson said a dog that jumped a fence left her hospitalized with a broken bone and severe arm sprain, underscoring USPS's warning that even familiar dogs can react unpredictably.
Mail service can be suspended when carriers feel unsafe, USPS said, with residents sometimes forced to collect mail at a post office or rent a P.O. box if a dangerous dog problem persists.
Los Angeles logged the most reported attacks last year at 70, followed by Dallas with 50, Denver with 45, Houston with 44 and Chicago with 43.