Originally tested as part of a USPS pilot program, orange paw print stickers were placed on mailboxes to alert carriers about dogs on the property.
The high-visibility warning reminded postal workers to take precautions and remain vigilant before stepping onto a homeowner’s lawn or porch.
Designed to prevent animal bites and improve route safety, the simple sticker program offered a low-cost solution to a daily hazard.
Although the official pilot has ended, surviving orange paw prints remain as subtle markers of past postal safety initiatives.
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