A postman ‘genuinely thought he might die’ as he was dragged to the ground during a vicious dog attack. The dog’s owner then begged postman Steven McKay not to call the police after he was chased and bitten by the Belgian shepherd, a court heard. Liverpool Crown Court heard that …
Read More »56 dog attacks on NI posties in one year
Royal Mail workers in Northern Ireland have reported 56 dog attacks in the last year, placing the BT postcode as the second most dangerous spot for postal deliveries. The number reflects a 12% increase on the 50 dog attacks staff sustained last year and ranked Northern Ireland at No2 spot …
Read More »Dog attack ‘epidemic’ must stop says postal workers union
Postal workers have urged the government to tackle the dog violence “epidemic” they say is a major safety risk. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), the union for postal workers, wants the government to “toughen up” and improve police enforcement as well as court penalties. The union went on to describe …
Read More »Dog charity championed by Queen Elizabeth granted its own palace garden party
King Charles gives permission for the Royal Kennel Club to celebrate its 150th anniversary in the garden of Buckingham Palace in May. Source link
Read More »Two posties bitten by ‘out of control’ dogs in Yorkshire as police urge owners to ‘take responsibility’
Two postal workers were attacked and bitten by dogs this week in South Yorkshire, with both suffering injuries. The first attack happened in West Melton where an “out of control dog” went after a postal worker as they delivered mail. The postie was bitten on the leg by the dog …
Read More »Warning to dog owners as pet turns ‘bright orange’ after beach walk
A dog owner has warned others to take care when walking their pets on beaches after his four-legged friend turned “bright orange”. Ian Carmichael’s dog rubbed itself all over a piece of mysterious debris which washed ashore on a Welsh beach. The pet owner made the discovery on the shore …
Read More »How to make sure your pets stay safe and happy this Christmas
Christmas is only fun if the whole family is involved in the festive activities – and that includes your furry friends. But there can be many stressful changes for your pets during Christmas and, although it’s an exciting time, it’s important for pet owners to be aware of the potential …
Read More »Symbol Royal Mail employees use to flag homes with dangerous dogs
Royal Mail has shared some ideas on how dog owners can help their postman safely deliver their post after announcing there were about 1,600 reported attacks on their employees last year Dog attacks are a major safety concern for Royal Mail staff ( Image: Getty Images) While you might be …
Read More »People are only just realising what ‘P’ written on Royal Mail letters means
Have you ever wondered what the letter ‘P’ means scribbled on your letters? Well, you’ll be glad to know it’s nothing alarming after the reason behind the puzzling symbol written by posties was clarified by one former Royal Mail employee. Taking to Reddit, an internet user wanted to know what …
Read More »Royal Mail employee confirms why posties write ‘P’ on letters as dog owners fret
Dog owners have been sharing their concern about thieves marking houses with expensive dogs via post received through their letterboxes – but they have been worrying over nothing Postie shares why the ‘P’ is written on the front of letters and people are amazed ( Image: u/designer_by_day) Dog owners have …
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