SCARED posties are refusing to make any deliveries to 126 homes in a high-rise block in Aberdeen because of two devil dogs.
They claim they’ve been terrorised by the pitbull-type mutts and fear it is only a matter of time before one of the team is seriously injured.
Posties are refusing to deliver mail to a tower block in Aberdeen due to fears over two dogs
A note has been left at Thistle Court informing residents they must pick up their mail from a nearby storeCredit: Cascade
They’ve accused owners Mattie Clark and Demi Towers of failing to keep the bulky canines under control, and even threatening them with the dogs.
Now mail for the 126 flats in Thistle Court can only be picked up in a WH Smith store, about a ten minute walk away.
One postie said: “I am not going anywhere near the building until something is done.
“There have been at least three incidents and I’ve been left fearing for my safety. I shouldn’t have to work in those conditions.
Owners Mattie Clark and Demi Towers have been accused of not keeping their devil dogs under control
Demi revealed she'd been threatened with being kicked out the flat if the dogs aren't removed
“But it’s the owner that’s the problem, not the dogs. If he kept them under control there wouldn’t be a problem. I feel bad for the other residents who are missing out on their post.”
It’s claimed the problem pets are allowed to poo and pee all over the lift and stairs and can be heard scrambling about and barking on the ninth floor at all hours.
Posties claimed the dogs lunged at them inside the building and in one incident went for them while they were standing outside talking to a resident.
The tenant, who asked not to be named, said: “It was scary. I went upstairs and burst into tears.”
Katiaryzna Zbrzezna, 34, said: “The dogs will do the toilet on the stairs or on the lift because they can’t wait any longer to get outside. It’s disgusting.
“I hear them barking and running about. We are leaving because of the dogs. We don’t want to have to deal with it anymore.”
Pets are banned in council pads in the block and the authority claims the dogs are brought in by a visitor.
But an insider said: “They are there first thing in the morning and late at night.
"You see dog food packages outside the door. If they’re only visiting then they’re visiting a lot.”
On social media today, Demi revealed she’d been threatened with the boot because of the dogs.
She said: “I’m getting threatened to be kicked out of my flat on Friday if they aren’t gone by then.
“Yet everyone else in the building either owns a dog or a cat but I’m the one being kicked out.
“Won’t allow my dogs to be treated that way. They’re my bairns.”
In another post she claimed her mutt was the victim, adding: “It’s an actual joke. Poor boy is tormented and nobody will listen to me.”
Demi and Mattie were unavailable for comment.
A Royal Mail spokeswoman said: “We are currently working with the council and police to resolve the issue.“
Royal Mail treats any risk of dog attacks on our postmen and women very seriously, and our first priority as an employer is to ensure the welfare and safety of our people who provide a valuable service to our customers.
An Aberdeen City Council spokesman said: “The owner of the dog is a visitor to the building.
"The matter has been reported to Police Scotland and we have been in regular communication with Royal Mail regarding this matter to try and get services reinstated.”