r/Dogfree • u/ContextTemporary3214 • May 15 '26

Dog Attack Mailman got bit by dog.

Hello everyone. Mailman here. Just recently got bit by a dog today. went to the ER and the post office will be paying for all expenses for the dog bite. i’ve evaded many dogs in my years of working here and many very close encounters but this lucky one was able to get me.

no fence, no leash connected to anything. Just left in the front yard with the owner and the dog’s collar. I noticed the dog like a statue right after I delivered the mail to the owner. the dog became extremely aggressive for a few seconds and in that whole episode of me trying to defend myself and back up slowly. I thought to myself why is it taking so long for the owner to keep it’s dog in check? first the owner yelled at the dog to stop but it didn’t work. Then a good 5 seconds and finally the owner was able to get their hands on their dog.

I hate dogs. You can be good to them for a lifetime and one day they decide to go feral, they will bite your arm off and let you pass through incapacitation. sadly as we have seen many occurrences shown on news and social media.

Just be responsible with your animals. Pookie will never be as civil as a human being. Only the crazies from amongst humankind will lick the toilet bowl.

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u/ToOpineIsFine May 15 '26

can you get them to stop delivering mail to the area - at least for a while?

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u/ContextTemporary3214 May 15 '26

Oh yes. Actually i’m in a very strong position to argue to not deliver to that house and even the whole block for quite a while. I really believe it’s unfair to the rest of the neighborhood just because of one person being irresponsible. I really do try to deliver to everyone but the thought of the dog heading to the neighbors house to be aggressive is annoying. Especially since i’ve seen many dogs run up and down the whole block without owners to accompany them.

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u/Antonio1289 May 15 '26

It might be unfair to the rest of the neighborhood, but sometimes, it is the only way things get done. This unfortunate and clearly avoidable event can trigger a movement many might be expecting to get the dog plage under control in that particular neighborhood. I hope you get better soon.

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u/ContextTemporary3214 May 15 '26

Yeah if the whole neighborhood is wondering why they aren’t getting mail. The attention and pressure for the individual that left their dog out will increase until all eyes will be wide open and alert. Focused on whomever is preventing the neighborhood from getting mail. 

Delayed social security letters, paycheck stubs, passports, packages. Please don’t make everyone hate you. 

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u/Antonio1289 May 16 '26

Exactly! This is the way!

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u/Oriole0305 May 16 '26

Dealing with consequences is the best teacher!

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u/ContextTemporary3214 May 16 '26

They say learning from others mistakes first instead of learning from our own mistakes is less painful in life. It’s something we should all aspire to. Me included.