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‘Please be responsible,’ USPS brings dog bite awareness through annual campaign
Read full article: ‘Please be responsible,’ USPS brings dog bite awareness through annual campaignThe USPS says dog attacks increased last year to more than 5,800 cases. In 2023, more than 56 postal workers in Houston were attacked by dogs while on the job.
Expert shares tips to protect against aggressive dogs after 4 attacks in Greater Houston area in past month
Read full article: Expert shares tips to protect against aggressive dogs after 4 attacks in Greater Houston area in past monthKPRC 2 stopped by the Houston Humane Society to find out what someone should do if they see an aggressive dog coming their way. We spoke with Behavior Enrichment Manager Kymee Bair.
74-year-old Liberty County grandmother relives horrifying moment when a pack of dogs viciously attacked her
Read full article: 74-year-old Liberty County grandmother relives horrifying moment when a pack of dogs viciously attacked herA Liberty County woman is grateful to be alive after a pack of dogs viciously attacked her.
ONLY ON 2: Aldine ISD student recounts dog attack that injured several people near school bus stop
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Aldine ISD student recounts dog attack that injured several people near school bus stopAn Aldine ISD student who was injured when a unleashed pit bull attacked him along with several others Wednesday is recounting the experience.
2 large pit bulls shot in Katy area after attacking 3 people, including HCSO deputy
Read full article: 2 large pit bulls shot in Katy area after attacking 3 people, including HCSO deputyA deputy and two others were injured Wednesday morning following a dog attack in the Katy area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Houston had the most dog attacks of postal workers in the country in 2019
Read full article: Houston had the most dog attacks of postal workers in the country in 20191 city in the country when it comes to the most dog attacks reported by mail carriers, the U.S. The Bayou City recorded 85 dog attacks in 2019 while Dallas, ranked No. Texas ranks second overall with a total of 491 dog attacks statewide. Nationwide, dog attacks fell to 5,280 in 2019, which is 200 lower than 2018 according to the release. “We are confident we can keep moving the trends of attacks downward, and ramping up overall awareness for everyone is the best way to do that.”USPS will be highlighting postal worker safety next week as part of National Dog Biting Awareness Week, which is June 14-20.