PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland is listed as one of the top 30 cities for dog attacks on postal workers, according to the U.S Postal Service (USPS) on Wednesday.
Officials at USPS said that in 2025, employees suffered more than 5,200 dog attacks. As a result, USPS has released safety guidelines as well as a list of cities that have the most dog attack reports. Portland is number 27, but the top spot goes to Los Angeles.
When a dog attacks a mail carrier, it doesn’t just affect the carrier, but also the dog owner. If a dog attacks a carrier, the owner could owe thousands to cover multiple expenses, including medical care, lost shift hours, new clothing, and emotional distress…