Latest news with #USPSNationalDogBiteAwarenessCampaign
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
U.S. Postal Service brings awareness to dog bite prevention
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Last year, incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service workers rose by more than 6,000 cases. As part of the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization is offering information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure the safety of its employees. See a paw print sticker on a mailbox? Why you shouldn't remove it The month-long campaign begins on Sunday, June 1. This year's theme is 'Secure Your Dog, Keep Deliveries on Track.' For those who want to help spread news of the campaign, you can use the hashtag #dogbiteawareness. 'The best way to keep safe from dog attacks is to recognize and promote the responsibility of pet ownership, such as teaching your dog appropriate behavior and commands and not allowing your dog to roam freely,' USPS employee safety and health awareness manager Leeann Theriault said. 'All dogs – regardless of breed, size or age – have the potential to bite.' 'Dog bite attacks on postal employees are preventable,' Theriault continued. 'The most important message for our customers to remember during the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign is to keep your dog secured and away from the carrier as the mail is being delivered. Help ensure the safety of everyone in our communities.' Dogs may attack not only to defend their territory, but also when they feel startled, anxious or unwell. It's not just about bad or aggressive dogs – it's about unpredictable moments. Some advice given by USPS to help postal workers is to keep your dog in a separate room or area away from the door when the mail carrier comes to your house. If you go outside, close the door firmly behind you and make sure it is secured so your dog doesn't slip out or bust through it unexpectedly. If you are outside with your dog while mail is being delivered, make sure your dog is secured away from the mail carrier and on a leash. Never accept mail from your mail carrier in the presence of your dog. Pet owners also should remind children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier because the dog may view the carrier as a threat to the child. Mail carriers are trained to observe an area where they know dogs may be present. They are taught to be alert for potentially dangerous conditions and to respect a dog's territory. Man mauled to death by dogs in California, 1 arrested Mail carriers are trained to: Make a non-threatening noise or rattle a fence to alert a dog if entering a yard. Never startle a dog. Keep their eyes on any dog. Never assume a dog will not bite. Never attempt to pet or feed a dog Place their foot against an outward swinging door to prevent a dog from escaping. If a dog attacks, carriers are also trained to stand their ground and protect their body by placing something between them and the dog, such as a mail satchel, and to use dog repellent, if necessary. Mail carriers have tools to alert them to dogs on their routes. A dog alert feature on carriers' handheld scanners can remind them of a possible dog hazard, and dog warning cards must be used during mail sorting to alert carriers to addresses where a dog may interfere with delivery. When a carrier feels unsafe, mail service can be stopped. Until the carrier feels safe enough to restart delivery, the mail will have to be picked up at the dog owner's local Post Office. If a dangerous dog issue is not resolved, owners can be required to rent a Post Office box to receive mail. When a postal employee suffers an injury from a dog attack, it can cost the dog owner thousands of dollars because they could be responsible for medical bills, lost wages, uniform replacement costs, and pain and suffering for the employee. Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends By using USPS Informed Delivery, a free service, customers can digitally preview incoming mail and packages from a computer, tablet or mobile device. Millions of customers have enrolled since the service was launched in 2017. Sign up at . This service can help dog owners anticipate when their carrier will arrive. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Dog attacks on postal workers continue to increase in New Mexico, USPS data shows
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second year in a row, the number of dog attacks on postal workers in New Mexico increased, according to the U.S. Postal Service. Data from USPS shows there were 48 postal employees throughout New Mexico who were attacked by dogs in 2024, which is an increase from 45 in 2023 and 24 in 2022. In Albuquerque, the number of dog attacks decreased to 20 in 2024, compared to 26 in 2023. Across the country, there were more than 6,000 dog attacks on postal workers last year, an increase from the year prior. The U.S. Postal Service ranked the top 20 cities in the country for these types of incidents. Albuquerque made the top 20 ranking and tied with three other cities for the 17th spot. The city with the most reported dog attacks on USPS workers was Los Angeles, with 77 incidents. The top three states for dog attacks on letter carriers in 2024 were California, Texas, and Ohio, according to U.S. Postal Service data. A list of the top 10 states can be found below: The U.S. Postal Service shared this data as part of its month-long National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, which begins on June 1. 'Dog bite attacks on postal employees are preventable. The most important message for our customers to remember during the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign is keep your dog secured and away from the carrier as the mail is being delivered. Help ensure the safety of everyone in our communities,' Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager, stated in a news release. The USPS also shared the following information about how dog owners can help with safe mail delivery: Secure your dog before the carrier approaches your property to minimize any potentially dangerous interactions. Keep your dog in a separate room or area away from the door when the mail carrier comes to your house. If you go outside, close the door firmly behind you and make sure it is secured so your dog doesn't slip out or bust through it unexpectedly. If you are outside with your dog while mail is being delivered, make sure your dog is secured away from the mail carrier and on a leash. Never accept mail from your mail carrier in the presence of your dog. Pet owners should remind children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier because the dog may view the carrier as a threat to the child. The USPS said if an employee is injured by a dog attack, the owner could be responsible for medical bills, lost wages, uniform replacement costs, and pain and suffering for the employee. If a carrier feels unsafe, mail service can be stopped, and would have to be picked up at the local post office. If a dangerous dog issue is not resolved, owners can be required to rent a post office box to receive mail. For more information on the USPS campaign, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Miami Herald
Map Shows Cities Where Dogs Bite USPS Workers Most
The U.S. Postal Service has released a list of the cities where the highest number of dog bites on UPS workers were recorded in 2024, and a Newsweek map highlights the danger zones. The city with the highest number of incidents is Los Angeles, where 77 employees were attacked. Houston is second, with 65 dog bites, and Chicago is next with 57 incidents recorded. The U.S. Postal Service said that there were more than 6,000 incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees last year. It has launched a USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign to advise dog owners on how to prevent these attacks from happening, most importantly that dogs should be kept secured when mail is delivered. The U.S. Postal Service listed 38 cities in which the greatest number of dog bite incidents took place in 2024. The full list is: Los Angeles, California – 77Houston, Texas – 65Chicago, Illinois – 57St. Louis, Missouri – 47Cincinnati, Ohio – 44Dallas, Texas – 43Kansas City, Missouri – 40Cleveland, Ohio – 40San Diego, California – 35Denver, Colorado – 34San Antonio, Texas – 32Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 32Detroit, Michigan – 32Columbus, Ohio – 32Minneapolis, Minnesota – 30Indianapolis, Indiana – 26Phoenix, Arizona – 25Memphis, Tennessee – 25Omaha, Nebraska – 24Louisville, Kentucky – 24Rochester, New York – 23Toledo, Ohio – 21Sacramento, California – 21El Paso, Texas – 21San Francisco, California – 20Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 20Milwaukee – 20Albuquerque, New Mexico – 20Stockton, California – 18Oakland, California – 18Youngstown, Ohio – 17Salt Lake City, Utah – 17Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 17Miami, Florida – 17Des Moines, Iowa – 17St. Petersburg, Florida – 15Fort Worth, Texas – 15Birmingham, Alabama – 15 The agency said that mail carriers are trained on how to handle approaching properties where dogs are present and how to handle an attack. However, these attacks can be very dangerous and can lead to injuries that require mail carriers to seek medical attention. In the case of a dog attack, the dog owner could be liable for thousands of dollars of medical bills and wages, among other expenses. Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager, said in a press release: "The best way to keep safe from dog attacks is to recognize and promote the responsibility of pet ownership, such as teaching your dog appropriate behavior and commands and not allowing your dog to roam freely. All dogs-regardless of breed, size or age-have the potential to bite." "The most important message for our customers to remember during the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign is keep your dog secured and away from the carrier as the mail is being delivered." If a mail carrier feels unsafe delivering mail due to issues such as an unsecured dog or repeated incidents, they can decide to stop delivering mail to the property until safety can be guaranteed. The USPS will continue its National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign to try to prevent more incidents. Related Articles America Could Get 68 New Zip Codes: Here's WhereUSPS Announces New Barbara Bush Forever StampUSPS Changes First-Class Mail: What To KnowWarning Issued for USPS Scam Text: What to Look Out For 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Newsweek
Map Shows Cities Where Dogs Bite USPS Workers Most
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The U.S. Postal Service has released a list of the cities where the highest number of dog bites on UPS workers were recorded in 2024, and a Newsweek map highlights the danger zones. The city with the highest number of incidents is Los Angeles, where 77 employees were attacked. Houston is second, with 65 dog bites, and Chicago is next with 57 incidents recorded. Why It Matters The U.S. Postal Service said that there were more than 6,000 incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees last year. It has launched a USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign to advise dog owners on how to prevent these attacks from happening, most importantly that dogs should be kept secured when mail is delivered. What To Know The U.S. Postal Service listed 38 cities in which the greatest number of dog bite incidents took place in 2024. The full list is: Los Angeles, California – 77 Houston, Texas – 65 Chicago, Illinois – 57 St. Louis, Missouri – 47 Cincinnati, Ohio – 44 Dallas, Texas – 43 Kansas City, Missouri – 40 Cleveland, Ohio – 40 San Diego, California – 35 Denver, Colorado – 34 San Antonio, Texas – 32 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 32 Detroit, Michigan – 32 Columbus, Ohio – 32 Minneapolis, Minnesota – 30 Indianapolis, Indiana – 26 Phoenix, Arizona – 25 Memphis, Tennessee – 25 Omaha, Nebraska – 24 Louisville, Kentucky – 24 Rochester, New York – 23 Toledo, Ohio – 21 Sacramento, California – 21 El Paso, Texas – 21 San Francisco, California – 20 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 20 Milwaukee – 20 Albuquerque, New Mexico – 20 Stockton, California – 18 Oakland, California – 18 Youngstown, Ohio – 17 Salt Lake City, Utah – 17 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 17 Miami, Florida – 17 Des Moines, Iowa – 17 St. Petersburg, Florida – 15 Fort Worth, Texas – 15 Birmingham, Alabama – 15 The agency said that mail carriers are trained on how to handle approaching properties where dogs are present and how to handle an attack. However, these attacks can be very dangerous and can lead to injuries that require mail carriers to seek medical attention. In the case of a dog attack, the dog owner could be liable for thousands of dollars of medical bills and wages, among other expenses. What People Are Saying Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager, said in a press release: "The best way to keep safe from dog attacks is to recognize and promote the responsibility of pet ownership, such as teaching your dog appropriate behavior and commands and not allowing your dog to roam freely. All dogs—regardless of breed, size or age—have the potential to bite." "The most important message for our customers to remember during the 2025 USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign is keep your dog secured and away from the carrier as the mail is being delivered." What Happens Next If a mail carrier feels unsafe delivering mail due to issues such as an unsecured dog or repeated incidents, they can decide to stop delivering mail to the property until safety can be guaranteed. The USPS will continue its National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign to try to prevent more incidents.
