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Owney (ca. 1887 – June 11, 1897) was a terrier mix [1] adopted in the United States as a postal mascot by the Albany, New York, post office about 1888.The Albany mail professionals recommended the dog to their Railway Mail Service colleagues, and he became a nationwide mascot for nine years (1888–1897). [2]
With more than 5,800 dog attacks on mail carriers last year, the USPS has launched a campaign to keep everyone safe. Dog vs Mailman: USPS campaign aims to end mail carrier injuries Skip to main ...
Mail carriers are asked to rely on their wits and mail bags to protect themselves from dog bites. Nationwide, more than 5,800 bites were reported last year. Ruff gig: L.A. mail carriers lead ...
Special handling originated as a service that secured accelerated processing of fourth class mail (mostly parcels), so that it would be delivered as promptly as first-class material. This was to protect perishable items, with specific mention of live animals, from loss in the mails. It was considered a separate service from special delivery.
Mail delivery by animals has been used in many countries throughout history. It used to be the only way to quickly transport large bundles of letters over long distances, until motorised vehicles became more widespread. Mail is still delivered by animals in a few remote locations that lack vehicular road access.
Mail carriers and dogs have long shared an often rocky relationship, and the US Postal Service has revealed just how bad it can get. According to their recently released figures, last year alone ...
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