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Mailman Who Used To Give Treats To Dogs On His Route Receives A Note That One Of The Dogs Has Passed Away
Some dogs like to chase or bark at the mailman, but for the dogs on this mail carrier’s route a new delivery meant a special treat. Recently a Twitter user shared that her dad would always carry special gifts for the four-legged customers on his route. He was not only appreciated by his canine friends but by their owners too. One day during his route, however, he received a heart-wrenching note from one of his regulars with some sad news, their dog had passed away. While normally this would be cause for tears, the former dog owners decided to pay it forward in honor of their pet and the story is truly wholesome.
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Texas twitter user @amorningsting tweeted out about her dad who is a mailman that gives treats to all the dogs he visits on his route. Recently one of his furry friends passed away, and his owners found the perfect way to pay tribute to their pet and thank her dad for all the treats he gave them over the years.
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In a text to his daughter, he told her that it was his buddy Gretchen, a huge German Shepard, that had died, along with a photo of some dog treats and a heart-wrenching note that Gretchen’s owners had typed up.
Image credits: amorningsting
The note read: “Gretchen passed away yesterday. She asked me to ask you if you would share her treats that she never got to finish with the other dogs on your route. She always enjoyed seeing you come to the door and was always happy to get a snack from you. Thank you, The Cimino Family.”
People loved the heartwarming story and there wasn’t a dry eye in the comments
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Sigmund Fidyke 5 years ago
I had a cat who loved the mailman. Not really food-motivated, but anything for scritches!
moeless 5 years ago
I was a mail man for a year and a half. Worst one ever. But I took care of the dogs. One Husky chained to a porch never, ever had water. I filled his bowl every day. And I cleaned his nasty ears with my fingers. And wiped 'em off on the mail. (I said I was the worst.) Every dog that didn't charge at me got petted. The ones that did charge me never were harmed. Not once. I put the bag between us, finger on the (worthless, I've heard) spray and locked eyes and talked as I backed away safely. Honestly did not give a tinker's damn about the job, though.
Bella Bee 5 years ago
Why is it that some people get dogs only to neglect and mistreat them? I’ve never understood that. Well done you for looking out for these poor pups.
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Diedre Barlow 5 years ago
I'm a postie and quite often have dog treats in my pocket. I've made several furry friends using bribes.
Danin Larksy 5 years ago
That was lovely. My old dog went deaf and we couldn't let him out for his walks any longer. A note in my mailbox solved the problem. His walking buddies missed him and their owners felt terrible walking by him locked behind the fence and asked me if they could take him with them every morning for a walk. True to their word, every morning at 6am I would hear the gate open and out he went. He finally passed away a year later but what a life he led that he had touched the people in my area to treat him with such kindness.
Beth Williams 5 years ago
Not crying, honest! It's dust or hay-fever or something..... RIP Gretchen.
Marie Stanford 5 years ago
Incorrect title for this article, "Mailman Who Used To Give Treats..." should be "Mailman who gives treats..." because clearly the dear fellow still does and has made an impact with his furry buddies and their human families
Dominique Funchess 5 years ago
Anybody else notice her phones at one percent? No, just me? Okay no but seriously this is sad☹️
Bored Lazy Lizzy 5 years ago
Omg this is sad ;( (Btw that guy is living on the edge with his 1% battery charge)
sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
So nice that many delivery drivers enjoy meeting the dogs on their route, and some give treats, very thoughtful !!!
Alex Craig 5 years ago
You know you're going to cry from the title. And then you do just that. My heart hurts and is full of joy at the same time.
Barbara Baxendale 5 years ago
What a lovely gesture from the poor dogs' owners even though it did reduce me to tears !! !!!
Ann Kennedy 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. Our fur babies are such a huge part of our families and when they are no longer with us, we want to do nice things to keep their memories alive. Tears streaming down my face
Anish Chakraborty 5 years ago
Everything's understandable, but can you please plug your phone before it hits 1% ? Thank you.
Jeannie Carle 5 years ago
Awwww :'( Onions . Our mail-lady retired and it took my two forever to understand that the young man who replaced her did NOT have treats and did NOT appreciate their noses in his window. :'( :'(
Sigmund Fidyke 5 years ago
I had a cat who loved the mailman. Not really food-motivated, but anything for scritches!
moeless 5 years ago
I was a mail man for a year and a half. Worst one ever. But I took care of the dogs. One Husky chained to a porch never, ever had water. I filled his bowl every day. And I cleaned his nasty ears with my fingers. And wiped 'em off on the mail. (I said I was the worst.) Every dog that didn't charge at me got petted. The ones that did charge me never were harmed. Not once. I put the bag between us, finger on the (worthless, I've heard) spray and locked eyes and talked as I backed away safely. Honestly did not give a tinker's damn about the job, though.
Bella Bee 5 years ago
Why is it that some people get dogs only to neglect and mistreat them? I’ve never understood that. Well done you for looking out for these poor pups.
Load More Replies... Diedre Barlow 5 years ago
I'm a postie and quite often have dog treats in my pocket. I've made several furry friends using bribes.
Danin Larksy 5 years ago
That was lovely. My old dog went deaf and we couldn't let him out for his walks any longer. A note in my mailbox solved the problem. His walking buddies missed him and their owners felt terrible walking by him locked behind the fence and asked me if they could take him with them every morning for a walk. True to their word, every morning at 6am I would hear the gate open and out he went. He finally passed away a year later but what a life he led that he had touched the people in my area to treat him with such kindness.
Beth Williams 5 years ago
Not crying, honest! It's dust or hay-fever or something..... RIP Gretchen.
Marie Stanford 5 years ago
Incorrect title for this article, "Mailman Who Used To Give Treats..." should be "Mailman who gives treats..." because clearly the dear fellow still does and has made an impact with his furry buddies and their human families
Dominique Funchess 5 years ago
Anybody else notice her phones at one percent? No, just me? Okay no but seriously this is sad☹️
Bored Lazy Lizzy 5 years ago
Omg this is sad ;( (Btw that guy is living on the edge with his 1% battery charge)
sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago
So nice that many delivery drivers enjoy meeting the dogs on their route, and some give treats, very thoughtful !!!
Alex Craig 5 years ago
You know you're going to cry from the title. And then you do just that. My heart hurts and is full of joy at the same time.
Barbara Baxendale 5 years ago
What a lovely gesture from the poor dogs' owners even though it did reduce me to tears !! !!!
Ann Kennedy 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. Our fur babies are such a huge part of our families and when they are no longer with us, we want to do nice things to keep their memories alive. Tears streaming down my face
Anish Chakraborty 5 years ago
Everything's understandable, but can you please plug your phone before it hits 1% ? Thank you.
Jeannie Carle 5 years ago
Awwww :'( Onions . Our mail-lady retired and it took my two forever to understand that the young man who replaced her did NOT have treats and did NOT appreciate their noses in his window. :'( :'(
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