Every year, IOM Post Office runs Dog Awareness Week to remind everyone how we can help keep our posties and dogs safe. Thanks to your efforts our local numbers have dropped and we are grateful for your support.
Royal Mail reports that from April 2023 to March 2024 a total of 2206 dog attacks were reported on its colleagues. The figure equates to an average of 42 attacks every week across the UK, with some leading to permanent and disabling injuries. In previous years, majority of attacks on postal workers happened at the front door or in the garden.
Fortunately, here on our beautiful island, the numbers have decreased, and we are thankful for your support in keeping our posties safe.
Even friendly dogs can exhibit protective behavior and react unpredictably. Therefore, it’s crucial to take simple steps to prevent these incidents.
Together we can make the Isle of Man a safe place for both, your dog and our posties.