Mail Men vs. dogs, it’s an epic battle.
USPS released the stats as part of next week’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which tries to raise awareness about dog attacks with prevention tips and information on responsible pet ownership.
So where do dogs bite letter carriers the most? Here are the listings, as provided by USPS:
1.) Houston: 62 letter carriers attacked in 2010.
2.) Columbus, Ohio and San Diego (tie): 45 each.
3.) Los Angeles: 44
4.) Louisville: 40
5.) San Antonio, Texas and St. Louis (tie): 39 each.
6.) Cleveland and Phoenix (tie): 38 each.
7.) Minneapolis and Portland, Ore.: 35 each.
8.) Denver and Philadelphia: 31 each.
9.) Sacramento: 30
10.) Seattle: 28