‘All’ UK households with a dog in house could face ‘six months in prison’

ALL UK households with a dog have been warned by a delivery driver. Taking to Reddit, the anonymous delivery driver had a word of warning and caution for dog owners who have beloved pooches at home – after they made his life a misery.

The driver, who could work for anybody from Fed Ex to the Royal Mail, DPD or Evri – said: “I used to love dogs. Always wanted one myself. But this job made me realize how dangerous these beasts actually are. I haven’t been bitten yet, but I forsee an accident coming.

“Almost every house I deliver to has a barking dog that sounds like it’s about to choke itself to death, it’s insane.” He went on: “I’ve had a bunch of close calls where I almost became their lunch. People walk their dogs all the time, and I’m always getting lunged at. Just minding my own business, not even batting an eye.

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“One lady didn’t even apologize after one of her 3 dogs she was walking tried attacking me! My favorite is when customers request for a front door delivery, typically gated homes, without mentioning their dog is loose. They always say, “He’s friendly” or “he/she just wants to play!” Sorry, but my opinion on your dog is set, no matter what you say.

“For people that love dogs, I always tell them to try doing any sort of delivery service, and see if you still like them. I’m sick of people placing more importance on dogs than human lives. This s*** ain’t a joke, and countless people are being injured or even killed by dogs every single day.

“But who am I to say anything, dogs can never do any wrong?” In reply, a Redditor wrote: “This is why I’m beginning to think dogs shouldn’t be pets, period. Or, if you choose to have one you face dire consequences like, USPS and other delivery services will refuse to service your house.

“I hope your dad can turn around and sue the owner. There’s no excuse for that, and honestly that dog needs to be put down before it kills someone.” Another said: “Sure, the dog more or less doesn’t attack you because you’re keeping it as a hostage with food and shelter. These creatures are seriously dangerous (except perhaps the super small dogs).

“They are predators, run fast, have strength, piercing teeth and all the infections that you don’t really want in your life. People should be cautious even if they have been normalized our entire life. Dogs are dangerous, don’t even argue with anyone who disagrees.”

You can get an unlimited fine or be sent to prison for up to 6 months (or both) if your dog is dangerously out of control. You may not be allowed to own a dog in the future and your dog may be destroyed. If you let your dog injure someone you can be sent to prison for up to 5 years or fined (or both).