National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 19-25
The third week in May is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week is the third week in May which is May 19-25 this year. Sponsored by the United States Postal Service, the campaign is designed to bring attention to "one of the nation's most commonly reported public health problems: dog attacks and bites." According to the USPS website, the majority of dog attack victims are children who are 900 times more likely to be bitten than letter carriers. According to the site, 5,879 Postal Service employees were victimized by dogs last year. The USPS has put together a tool kit to promote awareness and reduce dog attacks and bites. The Humane Society offers the following tips regarding dog bites, including how to avoid them and what to do if you get one. What Not to Do Never …
Will E
8:56 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013
It's unfortunate there are so many irresponsible dog owners out there. more ›