How can dogs be man's best friend yet postal carriers' worst enemy?
Data from the U.S. Postal Service shows our four-legged friends are extra ornery toward mail carriers in San Diego. Our city landed at no. 5 on the agency's list of dog attacks on mail carriers in 2022 by city.
- Houston — 57
- Los Angeles — 48 (We're happy to finish behind LA on this one)
- Dallas — 44
- Cleveland — 43
- San Diego — 39
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The USPS released its 36-city list to highlight National Dog Bite Awareness Week, which runs from June 4 to June 10. "Even good dogs have bad days" is the theme this year — forgiving and compassionate given the numbers.
To see the rest of the list, as well as state rankings, click here.
To keep postal carriers and our dogs safe, the agency recommends keeping your dog inside, behind a fence or on a leash when it's mail time. Informed Delivery, a free digital service that lets residents preview their mail, can also help dog owners anticipate mail time, the USPS said.
