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If you think that 2,795 letter carriers bitten by dogs last year is appalling, what about the more than 2 million children who represent the majority of dog bite victims?
If you’re a dog owner or one of the 4.7 million Americans who fell victim to dog attacks last year, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) have good news for your: Dog bites are a nationwide problem we all can solve through responsible pet ownership.
The USPS and HSUS joined together in sponsoring National Dog Prevention Week, June 9-14 earlier this month.
“This clearly is a nationwide problem and not just a postal issue,” said Washington, Va. Postmaster, Linda Butler, “and our partnership with the Humane Society of the United States helps us convey this message."
The Humane Society reports that small children, the elderly, and letter carriers, in that order, are die most frequent victims.
Dog attacks ate the most commonly reported childhood public health problem in the United States and exceed the reported instances of measles, whooping cough, and mumps, combined. Dog bite victims account for up to five percent of emergency room visits.
Most of the bites reported by 2,795 letter carriers last year came from dogs that, according to their owners, “wouldn’t hurt a fly.”
USPS and HSUS are offering advice for dog owners on how to restrain their pets and, for nonowners, tips on how to avoid dog bites.
How To Avoid Being Bitten
• Don’t run past a dog. The dog’s natural instinct is to chase and catch prey.
• If a dog threatens you, don’t scream. Avoid eye contact, try to remain motionless until the dog leaves, then back away slowly until the dog is out of sight.
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