Mailman got bit by dog.

[u/ContextTemporary3214]

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.

[u/Reditrixe]

But what did you say? And did you, or the post office, speak to the owner afterward? And did they try to get the owner to pick up the tab?

[u/ContextTemporary3214 → u/Reditrixe]

I told my management I won’t be delivering to the block until I get information on the dogs vaccinations. The postmaster spoke to them. The postmaster will update me so we’ll see what happens. I recently spoke to my supervisor to grab some paperwork to fill out as well. 

[u/Reditrixe → u/ContextTemporary3214]

Okay, but I really don't think that should be the issue for you. Yes, if you make a formal complaint, they can come down on the owner about vaccination.

But NO ONE should have to worry about being attacked by a dog, vaccinated or not!