Dog does what rain or snow can't: halt mail

[May 14, 2009]  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) -- Cozmo the Jack Russell terrier has done what neither rain, sleet nor the gloom of night has been able to do -- keep postal carriers in Clarksburg from their appointed rounds. Postal Service spokeswoman Cathy Yarosky said mail delivery to seven homes on Milford Street was halted because of the 20-pound terrier.

She said a carrier was injured after falling while trying to run away from Cozmo.

Cozmo's owners Jimmy and Justine Marino, said the dog has never bitten anyone. But they acknowledged he has gotten out of the yard a few times.

The Marinos have been told mail delivery won't resume until they get rid of the dog. Jimmy Marino said efforts to find a new home for Cozmo have been unsuccessful.

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Information from: The Exponent Telegram, http://www.cpubco.com/

[Associated Press]

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