Ameren Illinois says they are concerned after seeing spikes in dog bites on employees while they are trying to conduct work on the property. Brian Bretsch, Public and Media Relations Manager, says that as summer months are approaching, keep animals secured as there has been 40 bites or near misses where employees are approached by a dog who they felt threatened by. 

For Bretsch, he says there is a spike every year around this time, and while he can’t explain it, the numbers do go up exponentially around this time of year. 

Bretsch says if you do have a dog, letting Ameren Illinois know so they are aware is a big help. 

As always, you can contact Ameren Illinois at 800-755-5000.