USPS urges residents to secure dogs to protect mail carriers

In 2025, over 5,200 mail carriers experienced dog bite, attacks

June 5, 2026 Did anyone bite you at work today? On average, 14 mail carriers per day will say, “Yes.” Postal Service officials report that in 2025, over 5,200 mail carriers experienced dog bites or  dog attacks while just trying to do their jobs. With deliveries every day, including Sundays  and holidays, carriers are on the move, and dog bites continue to affect them in all kinds of  communities, from busy city streets to suburban driveways and…

USPS urges residents to secure dogs to protect mail carriers

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As the U.S. Postal Service observes Dog Bite Awareness Month in June, postal officials are reminding pet owners to take steps to help keep mail carriers safe while making deliveries. The message comes as concerns remain about dog attacks on postal employees. According to USPS, six dog bite incidents involving carriers were reported in Wilmington and Southport in 2025. While the number of attacks has declined in recent yea…