While it might seem like a cute decoration, it often serves a more practical purpose—it’s a warning for mail carriers about a dog on the property. Some post offices use paw print stickers to ...

The PAWS Program uses color-coded stickers affixed to mailboxes to inform mail carriers about dogs in the area. An orange sticker with a black paw print tells carriers that there is a dog at this home ...

[The program] involves placing color-coded paw print stickers on mailboxes to indicate the presence of dogs, helping carriers take necessary precautions to prevent dog bites. The program aims to ...