While most of us would like to think that our dog is friendly and would never bite someone, officials with the U.S. Postal Service are raising the alarm following dog bites on mail carriers rising by more than 180% in just one year.
Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 6,000 cases nationwide in 2024, and officials say owners can be doing more to ensure the safety of animals and postal workers. “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,” said Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager.
In the Beehive State, there were 55 postal employees attacked by dogs in 2024. Compared to 2023’s numbers, when only 43 carriers were attacked. In Salt Lake City, the number of attacks rose from 6 in 2023 to 17 in 2024…