What:

Program for National Dog Bite Awareness Week June 5 – 11, 2022

Who:

Houston Postmaster- Julia Wilbert
Texas 2 District Manager of Safety- Yolanda Tate
Manager Customer Service Operations – Patrick A. Keys
North Shepherd Station Manager, Customer Services – Gregory Meeks

When:

Friday, June 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Where:

North Shepherd Post Office – front parking area, meet in lobby area
7511 N Shepherd Dr.
Houston, TX 77088

Background:

More than 5,400 postal employees were attacked by dogs in the United States in 2021. With Houston ranking #2 in the nation. To highlight the enormity of this serious issue, the U.S. Postal Service is providing information on the do’s and don’ts of responsible dog ownership as part of its annual National Dog Bite Awareness Week public service campaign. The campaign runs Sunday, June 5 through Saturday, June 11. This year’s theme is “The USPS Delivers for America — Deliver for Us by Restraining Your Dog.” Spread the news of the campaign by using the hashtag #dogbiteawareness

Dog owners with friendly dogs often expect a friendly reaction from other dogs. However, even friendly dogs will bite, depending on the circumstance. Dogs are primarily territorial in nature and protective of their owners and their owners’ property. Defending its territory sometimes means attacking — and possibly biting — the letter carrier. Dog owners are responsible for controlling their dogs. The best way to keep everyone safe from dog bites is to recognize and promote responsible pet ownership.

Media Contacts-
Media are encouraged to RSVP with kanickewa.p.johnson@usps.gov to conduct interviews or follow letter carriers on their rounds.

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