Dogs Force Mail Stoppage in Portland, Oregon.

11:34 AM, Jan 12, 2012   |    comments
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PORTLAND, Ore. --  The U.S. Postal Service is blaming a couple of dogs for its decision to suspend mail service in one Oregon neighborhood.

A spokesperson for the Postal Service says one of its mail carriers feels threatened by a pair of dogs that live in a Longview duplex.

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Recently the Postal Service sent a letter to everyone on the block urging them to purchase a Post Office box if they wish to receive mail.

If the dogs are removed the Postal Service says it will restore service.    

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