Take responsibility and properly restrain your dog

The dog attacks resulting in the recent fatality in Franklin County prompts me to write this letter. This is such a senseless and careless act perpetuated by uncaring owners. Every year the Postal Service endures hundreds of attacks resulting in personal injuries and lost work days. Additionally, much suffering and costly medical bills result from these attacks.

The McMinnville Post Office recorded five attacks in 2005, and already one in 2006. A vicious attack in January of this year resulted in the carrier receiving over 30 stitches to close the wound. The Postal Service recovers the cost of the medical bills from the dog owner, but nothing can repay the trauma and suffering endured by the individual.

It is my hope that dog owners will take more responsibility for their beloved pets and ensure they are properly restrained. This will prevent further pain and grief resulting from future dog attacks.

Charles Bogle

East Court Square

McMinnville