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Shadow has befriended a delivery driver. The driver reciprocates in kind. Plus biscuits. (Original Post) George McGovern Thursday OP
Awwwww SheltieLover Thursday #1
She feels like that SL. Lost her little puppy to congesitive heart failure recently. Looks George McGovern Thursday #7
Omg that poor woman! 💔 SheltieLover Thursday #15
I apologize SL. I did not see your comment until today. I'm glad I did. I asked the driver if she had a dog. George McGovern Yesterday #22
A sweet doggie. usonian Thursday #2
She surely is usonian. Thanks! George McGovern Thursday #9
Awwwww! Grumpy Old Guy Thursday #3
Thanks Grumpy Old Guy! George McGovern Thursday #10
What a lucky young lady! HeartsCanHope Thursday #4
I think the driver feels lucky to have met Shadow. They had an instant connection. George McGovern Thursday #11
NICE! calimary Thursday #5
Thank You Kindly calimary! George McGovern Thursday #12
Tells you what you already knew. Shadow is one smart dog! Dem2theMax Thursday #6
You said it Dem2theMax. In this instance, each and every delivery, the driver hands her one soon as she George McGovern Thursday #13
Shadow appreciates people who come to hand deliver treats! Very smart dog! brer cat Thursday #8
Oh You Know It brer cat. To her she's their reason for being. George McGovern Thursday #14
Shadow is the perfect Ambassador to the George McGovern Estate! Diamond_Dog Thursday #16
Hello Diamond_Dog -- I apologize I didn't see your reply 'til now. George McGovern Saturday #18
No problem, George. Diamond_Dog Saturday #20
This is a wonderful photograph. It would make a great gift for the driver, she has such a LoisB Thursday #17
Thank You LoisB! I apologize I didn't see your reply 'til now. In fact, I emailed several George McGovern Saturday #19
How could anyone not love Shadow? LoisB Saturday #21
My answer is NO-ONE! But Lois, when I saw your thoughtful comment to the one photo post -- George McGovern Yesterday #23
Wonderful, you are very welcome. I am sure she appreciated them. LoisB 23 hrs ago #24
I asked if she did and she said YES and she was showing Shadow to her family and friends. George McGovern 20 hrs ago #25

George McGovern

(8,913 posts)
7. She feels like that SL. Lost her little puppy to congesitive heart failure recently. Looks
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 05:12 AM
Thursday

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like Shadow helps her cope. Ty!

SheltieLover

(72,982 posts)
15. Omg that poor woman! 💔
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 07:59 AM
Thursday

I recall when kids were little & we would be on vacation missing dogs terribly. We would always approach dog owners, explain, & beg for a "fix" of some petting time.

Of course, being dog people they always understood & happily shared their beloved companions to a brief fix.

I hope she gets a new pupper soon.

George McGovern

(8,913 posts)
22. I apologize SL. I did not see your comment until today. I'm glad I did. I asked the driver if she had a dog.
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 12:25 AM
Yesterday

Replying, her voice softened, she looked at the ground as she spoke about the six-week-old puppy she lost. She didn't say much. All I said was I was sorry. And I was glad she has become Shadow's friend. And I asked whether she would get another puppy. She looked up, shook her head and said no.

When I saw LoisB's reply to this posting: "This is a wonderful photograph. It would make a great gift for the driver, she has such a genuine smile on her face", I did just that, then decided to multiply that x nine. Nine, because those were the best of the bunch.

Ty SL!

George McGovern

(8,913 posts)
11. I think the driver feels lucky to have met Shadow. They had an instant connection.
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 06:51 AM
Thursday

I believe the dog sensed warmth, sincerity, even as her new friend smiled widely and gave great scritches.Thanks HeartsCanHope!!

Dem2theMax

(10,919 posts)
6. Tells you what you already knew. Shadow is one smart dog!
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 03:30 AM
Thursday

Dogs always know who will give them treats!

George McGovern

(8,913 posts)
13. You said it Dem2theMax. In this instance, each and every delivery, the driver hands her one soon as she
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 07:21 AM
Thursday

exits the van. Shadow follows at heel as driver drops package onto porch and the two return to the van whereupon Puppy gets a second cookie. Driver deals out large Milkbones. And usually Shadow coaxes a third before the van departs, on to its next destination. Thank You!

Diamond_Dog

(38,125 posts)
16. Shadow is the perfect Ambassador to the George McGovern Estate!
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 08:36 AM
Thursday

How could anyone resist dropping to their knees and petting her! (unless youve got a bad back like mine, then I’d find a seat somewhere so I could pet her)

George McGovern

(8,913 posts)
18. Hello Diamond_Dog -- I apologize I didn't see your reply 'til now.
Sat Aug 23, 2025, 07:09 PM
Saturday

She'd make a great ambassador for sure! And y'know there have been folks who have been sitting and called to her and Shadow has trotted over as if she knows she's about to receive praise and, if lucky, a cookie too! Thank You!

LoisB

(11,437 posts)
17. This is a wonderful photograph. It would make a great gift for the driver, she has such a
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 11:37 AM
Thursday

genuine smile on her face.

George McGovern

(8,913 posts)
19. Thank You LoisB! I apologize I didn't see your reply 'til now. In fact, I emailed several
Sat Aug 23, 2025, 07:12 PM
Saturday

photos to her from that delivery. Shadow has made another new friend. She tends to bring out smiles from most everyone whom she meets.

George McGovern

(8,913 posts)
23. My answer is NO-ONE! But Lois, when I saw your thoughtful comment to the one photo post --
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 12:30 AM
Yesterday

"This is a wonderful photograph. It would make a great gift for the driver, she has such a
genuine smile on her face", I sent her the best nine photos of the bunch I took.

And all because of your lovely, timely suggestion. Thank You!

George McGovern

(8,913 posts)
25. I asked if she did and she said YES and she was showing Shadow to her family and friends.
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 05:17 AM
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