At the end of the day, a paw print is a small symbol that helps keep both pets and mail carriers safe while ensuring you still get your deliveries without issue.

An image showing Oliver's memorial paw print. An image showing Oliver's memorial paw print. Brianna O'Byrne/Brianna O'Byrne "Unfortunately, it wasn't a mistake and the owner does not want it back.

It's a beautiful fall scene — until someone notices bloody paw prints in the snow. Leave it to my German Shepherd Silas to slice open the pad on the bottom of his paw on Thanksgiving Day.