Some of the best relationships are beginning right on our doorsteps. Sometimes without us even knowing. We're talking about love at first sight, soul connection stuff. The type where the two can't wait to see each other again. Puppy love vibes. Quite literally.
Thanks to the viral sensation, otherwise known as the UPS Dogs Facebook page, people around the world are being given a chance to witness love blossom between delivery drivers and the four-legged friends they meet along the way. What began as a small collection of photos has grown into massive movement with over 2 million followers. The page is a wall of adorable, wholesome goodness. A global celebration of unique person-pooch bonds.
Bored Panda honestly just can't get enough of this page and its heart-warming posts. So once again, we've put together some images to share with you. But this time, they've been carefully curated to include the best of all time.
The friendships featured are as diverse as the breeds, and each has its own special story. Paws whatever you're doing, grab a treat (and a tissue) and start scrolling. Upvote the ones you love most, which might actually end up being all of them!
#1
Friendliest dog on my route, hands down! Every single stop in Marion, Indiana comes with tail wags, big smiles, and a whole lot of excitement.
This pup doesn’t just greet me, he makes the whole day better!
This pup doesn’t just greet me, he makes the whole day better!
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77points
Doing deliveries and driving around all day long could get really lonesome and tiring were it not for the adorable, happy doggos you get to meet along the way. It's clear from the photos featured here that being greeted warmly by a wet nose and wagging tail has become one of the unexpected perks of a UPS driver's job.
We're super grateful we get to live vicariously through these guys, thanks to the UPS Dogs Facebook group. And in particular, thanks to one Steve McCarren who founded the page back in 2013. He started the page after realizing just how many photos of dogs he had in his phone gallery... all furry friends he'd met on his route as a UPS driver.
"I posted on my regular wall, and everyone was all crazy about it," he once told Business Insider. "So I decided to just go ahead and make a page."
After setting up the Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (now X) pages, other UPS drivers began posting on it, too. UPS Dogs has since gone viral with over 2 million followers on the FB page alone, to date.
#2
Look into my eyes. Met this sweet soul for the very first time today in Lytle Creek, California. He leaned in close, asking for neck scratches like we had been friends forever. His trust and affection were so pure it almost broke my heart to leave. I had to gently bribe him with a treat just so he’d let me go on with my route. Dogs have a way of reminding us what unconditional love looks like. -Andrew
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64points
#3
Only in Yelm, Washington, do you open the UPS door and find a dog, a deer, and... whatever that third guy's plan is. One of these is definitely not like the others, but all three wanted to make sure I paid the treat tax.
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60points
According to USA Today, McCarren joined the Air Force after high school. He stayed for 8 years before attending Shepherd University to study elementary education. But when a UPS driving position opened up in his third year of college, he quite literally decided to change route.
McCarren says he was never expecting the UPS Dogs social media pages to take off the way they did. He only started them because he thought it'd be a "cool" thing to do. But he's super glad he did. And so are we.
“There’s no negatives, there’s no politics, it’s just feel-good photos that are fun to see pop up on your feed,” McCarren said.
#4
Give a shout out to Scott he’s under the weather. Although this page is called “UPS Dogs”, I would be remiss in neglecting to share my encounters with some of the other four-legged customers who attempt to mooch yummies out of my truck. Miss Porkchop is her name, and raiding my lunch box is her game. She is the official mascot and greeter of the Beaux Freres winery. While not a big fan of dog biscuits (especially the bacon-flavored ones) she is always more than happy to partake of the contents of my cooler, even bringing her squealing offspring to the door in order to elicit my sympathy and increase the yield of my offerings. Granola bars are currently her snack of choice, although she also enjoys apples, carrots, grapes, my sandwich, my pant legs, or pretty much anything else in the truck that is edible. Her gianormous appetite actually works to my advantage; getting a big stubborn pig out of the cab of the truck would be virtually impossible for me, but her rotund, snack-induced 400 lb. girth combined with her short, stubby legs make her incapable of reaching any higher than the bottom step, leaving me free to disengage from her gluttonous clutches and escape when needed! By Scott Hodges in Newberg, Oregon.
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57points
#5
Perry found himself a new best friend at Fredricks Outdoor in Priceville, AL, the one and only Houdini! This fluffy legend knows how to work the UPS crowd, rolling over for belly rubs like it’s his full-time job. Something about a big smile, a soft coat, and a driver in brown just makes the world right. UPS Dogs, where deliveries always come with love.
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55points
#6
“Bentley” is the official Gianormous Driveway Guardian whose responsibility it is to stop and thoroughly inspect all vehicles that pass by her home, and, of course, to collect the appropriate toll. In Newberg, Oregon. Scott Hodges
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54points
It seems the public just can't get enough of UPS drivers and their pooch pals. It's the content we never knew we needed. Earlier this year, a driver made news headlines as he said his final farewells to two dogs.
"A decade of deliveries became 10 years of friendship for a UPS driver. So, when Mario had a route change, it was only fitting to make one last visit to his favorite stop to bid farewell," reported USA Today in June 2025.
#7
Meet Terry, our UPS driver out of Orlando, Florida, and his co-pilot Yoda. One look at those ears and you know Yoda’s got the Force on his side. Every delivery feels like an adventure when this duo is on the route, packages delivered, smiles guaranteed!
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51points
#8
Every time I roll up in the brown truck this guy comes trotting out like clockwork, tail wagging, proud as can be, ready to show me his absolute best toy. It does not matter what kind of day it is, in his world it is always show and tell time. Pittsburgh deliveries are a whole lot brighter when you have a golden greeting like this waiting for you. Matt, UPS Driver
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50points
#9
Herbie couldn’t wait to see his favorite UPS driver, Michael! The second that brown truck rolled up in Merrimack, NH, Herbie was ready, tail wagging, paws up, full of excitement. Nothing better than a delivery day when it comes with treats and his buddy behind the wheel
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49points
The emotional encounter was caught on camera and shows Becca Whitley's two dogs watching excitedly as the delivery van drives towards them. Mario, the driver, didn't come empty-handed.
"When he finally arrived, he stepped out with some treats for his furry friends and a tearful hug for Becca," the media outlet reported.
#10
Now we know why the kids aren’t the only ones racing to the door when that big brown truck rolls up. This crew’s been waiting all day for their favorite delivery, extra tail wags and a pocket full of treats. Bartlesville, Oklahoma
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47points
#11
Moovin’ right into this three-day weekend like a champ! No bull, just good vibes, sunshine, and maybe a few extra smiles along the way. From Martinsburg, WV to wherever you are, wishing everyone a safe and happy weekend. Remember, packages can wait, but your life and loved ones can’t. Don’t drink and drive
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47points
#12
Robert from Westport, MA proving it’s not just dogs who love their UPS drivers! On today’s route, he came across a tiny passenger in need of some gentle hands, a baby squirrel who couldn’t have picked a better brown-clad hero. From packages to paw-prints and now even little woodland friends, Robert’s route comes with surprises that melt hearts every time
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47points
#13
Cleveland, Ohio, This is what pure joy looks like. The second the brown truck pulls in, tails wag, paws fly, and hugs happen. These pups don’t just wait for packages, they wait for their favorite delivery guy. One leans in with the world’s best hug, the other makes sure nobody forgets the biscuits. And in return? Smiles so big you can feel them through the photo. It’s moments like these that prove, sometimes the best deliveries aren’t in boxes, they’re in paw prints and lovE
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46points
#14
The dogs wouldn’t shut up about this legendary snack truck… so I had to see what all the hype was about myself. Turns out, they weren’t lying! But listen, these pups are getting way too much love, so I’m making it official: it’s CAT time now. Bartlesville, OK
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45points
#15
The second those “kids” hit the ground, it was chaos in the best way. They stampeded right up into the truck, noses everywhere, searching for treats like seasoned pros. Packages? Forget about it, these goats were all about the biscuits and hugs. Pretty sure they tried to put in an application to be official UPS assistants. Sincerely, UPS Driver Malachi
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45points
#16
Half a box of treats at ONE stop?! Courtney in McAlester, OK wasn’t playing around, she sent the puppy Avengers to intercept me.
You got:
🐶 “Left Paw Larry” running security
🐶 “Middle Seat Molly” taking names
🐶 “Freckles McSnack” staring into my soul
🐶 “Captain Wigglebutt” already negotiating overtime biscuits
🐶 And “Shadow Pup” who doesn’t even blink, just stares like, “Hand it over, human.”
I swear I almost had to sign over my delivery scanner. Courtney, this picture still makes me laugh 8 years later. Thank you for the absolute chaos squad! Question for y’all, if this was YOUR porch, which one of these troublemakers would be your sidekick?
You got:
🐶 “Left Paw Larry” running security
🐶 “Middle Seat Molly” taking names
🐶 “Freckles McSnack” staring into my soul
🐶 “Captain Wigglebutt” already negotiating overtime biscuits
🐶 And “Shadow Pup” who doesn’t even blink, just stares like, “Hand it over, human.”
I swear I almost had to sign over my delivery scanner. Courtney, this picture still makes me laugh 8 years later. Thank you for the absolute chaos squad! Question for y’all, if this was YOUR porch, which one of these troublemakers would be your sidekick?
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44points
#17
Everyone, say hello to Snook from New Smyrna Beach, Florida. This sweet girl has a full-time job, meeting the truck at the door every single delivery. She’s not here for small talk either… Snook is all about the treats, and trust me, she always gets them!
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43points
#18
Matt from Grand Rapids, MI, and his buddy Jameson. Jameson may be a senior gentleman, but he’s still the happiest soul you’ll ever meet. He loves his treats, the cool tile by the pool on warm days, and most of all, the company of his favorite people. His hearing isn’t what it used to be, and his eyesight’s fading too. Stairs are no longer his thing, and his hips keep him grounded. But here’s the magic, when Jameson hears Matt or even the mailman pull up, that tail starts wagging like he’s a puppy again. We know time is precious, and every day with Jameson is a gift. So until that day comes, he’ll be spoiled with biscuits, belly rubs, and endless love. Because that’s what best friends deserve.
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43points
#19
Andy’s got his hands full in Fayette County, WV, and honestly, who wouldn’t want this kind of delivery? Three little balls of Labrador cuteness already learning the golden rule: the UPS guy=the snack guy.
Brown, black, or yellow… which one’s riding home in your passenger seat today?
Brown, black, or yellow… which one’s riding home in your passenger seat today?
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43points
#20
Every route’s got its surprises, but none quite like Jasper. This clever pup has a routine all his own. Whenever I pull up, he disappears like a shadow, quiet, sneaky, and patient. But the second I step out of the truck? Here comes Jasper, padding along like he’s been waiting all day just to pull his little trick.
He doesn’t bark or make a fuss. He just slips in close, trying to sneak up on me like a four-legged ninja. By the time I notice him, those big eyes are already staring up at me, tail wagging like he’s been caught red-pawed.
That’s Jasper, half prankster, half sweetheart, all loveable pup. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
He doesn’t bark or make a fuss. He just slips in close, trying to sneak up on me like a four-legged ninja. By the time I notice him, those big eyes are already staring up at me, tail wagging like he’s been caught red-pawed.
That’s Jasper, half prankster, half sweetheart, all loveable pup. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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41points