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Surge in Dog Attacks on Postal Workers Following ‘Pandemic Puppies’ Warning

July 3, 2023
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Royal Mail says the number of dog attacks on its postal workers has surged—just months after an MP blamed “pandemic puppies” for skyrocketing incidents. Figures released by the British postal service reveal that there were 1,916 dog attacks on workers logged in the year up until the end of March 2023. The numbers have risen…

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Queensland Gives Warning to Dangerous Dog Owners

June 24, 2023
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The Australian state of Queensland is warning dog owners they could be held criminally responsible for the actions of their animal, including facing jail time, as the state moves to crack down on dangerous dogs. A spate of serious attacks earlier this year saw the government vow to take action, with at least three people…

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Australian State Plans to Ban Five Dangerous Dog Breeds

June 24, 2023
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Queensland plans to ban five restricted dog breeds in a nationwide first plan and is warning owners they could be held criminally responsible for the actions of their animals. In a crackdown on dangerous dogs after a recent spate of horrific attacks, the state government could include jail terms of up to five years. Queensland…

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Australian State Plans to Ban 5 Dangerous Dog Breeds

June 24, 2023
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Queensland plans to ban five restricted dog breeds in a nationwide first plan and is warning owners they could be held criminally responsible for the actions of their animals. In a crackdown on dangerous dogs after a recent spate of horrific attacks, the state government could include jail terms of up to five years. Queensland…

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MP Blames ‘Pandemic Puppies’ For 700 Percent Surge in Dog Attacks

May 23, 2023
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Dog-on-dog attacks have “skyrocketed” by 700 percent since the pandemic, Parliament has been told. MP Anna Firth said the increase was down to the purchasing of “pandemic puppies” during COVID-19 lockdowns as she called for a new law to tackle the scourge. The Tory politician said the true figure is likely to be far higher—as…

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California Dogs Lead Nation in Mail Carrier Attacks

June 16, 2021
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Nearly 800 postal workers were attacked by dogs last year throughout California, a state that leads the nation in postal carrier canine bites. In Garden Grove, one of California’s top danger zones for United States Postal Service (USPS) workers, officials held a press conference June 16 in conjunction with National Dog Bite Awareness Week. Victims…

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