Mail union not amused as pet company releases treat for dogs

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Mail union not amused as pet company releases treat for dogs called 'Postman's Leg'

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THE Communication Workers Union says the tongue-in-cheek treat is making fun of a serious threat to posties.


THE Communication Workers Union says the tongue-in-cheek treat is making fun of a serious threat to posties.

POSTIES are barking mad after a dog bone called Postman’s Leg was launched in stores across Scotland.

They say the natural beef bone, more than a foot long, is making fun of dog attacks on postal workers.

But the manufacturers of the £1.49 treat insist the name is purely tongue-in-cheek and pet owners see the joke with several thousand of the bones sold every week.

A spokesman for the Communication Workers Union said: “Whilst we appreciate the intended humour in the name, over 26,000 postal workers have been attacked and injured by dogs in the last six years.

“Two postmen were nearly killed in attacks in 2007 and 2008, and many others have lost fingers and parts of limbs.

“Reckless and negligent owners who fail to act when their animals attack and injure postal workers or anyone visiting their home, can now face prosecution.”

More than 26,000 posties have been attacked since 2008

The Postman’s Leg bone is sold all over the UK and Europe and is produced by Dugdale Davies Pet Treats, based in Lancashire.

The firm’s director, Phil Garvey, said: “The name is in no way intended to make light of the excellent work done by the Royal Mail.

“Our logo features a picture of a cartoon dog, which is why we decided on Postman’s Leg as the name, hopefully providing a little amusement.

“We recognise there is nothing remotely amusing about the problems faced by postal workers, especially with regard to dangerous dogs.

“But we would hope they too would see that it is meant purely to be tongue-in-cheek.”

Royal Mail said they were not anti-dogs, but support responsible ownership.

Their spokesman added: “Dog attacks are a significant hazard faced by postal workers on a daily basis.

“Since April 2011, there have been over 5500 attacks on Royal Mail postmen and women, some leading to a permanent, disabling injury.

“Attacks have resulted in the loss of 4100 working days due to injuries.

“Nobody should have to endure this and postal workers should not be at increased risk of such attacks simply because of the job they do.”

[janitor]

Would be nice if the union was as vociferous about , the bullying and harassment that thousands of postal workers suffer every day, at the hands of RMs so called managers, instead of just sitting by telling everyone, everything in the garden is lovely.

[masterblaster]

Refuse to deliver mail to the stores in question citing intimidation.

[edwardo]

Would be nice if the union was as vociferous about , the bullying and harassment that thousands of postal workers suffer every day, at the hands of RMs so called managers, instead of just sitting by telling everyone, everything in the garden is lovely.

Correct , sometimes I feel like biting the dog because I've not had a break ha