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Dogs barking at mail carriers is something most of us have seen or heard about—but not all dogs and mailmen are enemies. In fact, one mailman from Guaratinguetá, São Paulo, Brazil, is proving the exact opposite. His name is Angelo Cristiano Da Silva Antunes, better known online as the “Animal-friendly Postman.” Every day on his delivery route, he meets dogs (and other animals), wins their trust, and captures adorable moments that show how kindness can change even the oldest stereotypes.

Antunes’ Instagram is full of photos of wagging tails, happy faces, and new furry friendships. With each picture, he reminds people that patience, love, and respect can turn fear into friendship. His gentle approach not only brings smiles to people online but also makes life brighter for the animals he meets.

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That dog is in love with him.

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    Mailman smiling as a large dog leans through gate bars, showing the bond between mailman and dog on his route.

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    Reverse boop.

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    Mailman smiling and holding a happy fluffy dog, showing the bond between the mailman and dogs on his route.

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    Omg that dog's face!!! SO cute

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    Love that mask!

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    Mailman smiling and playing with a friendly golden retriever, showing the bond between mail carrier and dogs on route.
    Mailman smiling and playing with a friendly golden retriever, showing the bond between mail carrier and dogs on route.
    Mailman smiling and playing with a friendly golden retriever, showing the bond between mail carrier and dogs on route.

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    Mailman smiling closely with a black and white dog, showing their strong friendship on his delivery route.

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    S/he gives better selfie than I do.

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    Happy dog peeking through green gate while being petted by mailman, showing bond between mailman and dogs on route.

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    When your owner makes a snoot boop spot in the gate.

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    Mailman hugging a happy black dog on his route, showing the special bond between the mailman and every dog.

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    That big hug! 😍🥰❤

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    That pose on the Pupper!

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    Mailman wearing yellow uniform smiling and petting a happy black dog outdoors on his delivery route.

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    I wuff you!

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    FLOOF!

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    Mailman smiling with a friendly mixed-breed dog showing bond between mail carrier and dogs on his route.

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    Beautiful pup!

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    Hahaha the doggo on the right.. Thoroughly unimpressed with what's going on.

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    Poser.

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    Derp

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    That floof must be hard to groom. so cute!

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    Dog whispering - "We've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty"

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    Mailman wearing sunglasses smiling and hugging a brown dog, showing the bond of best friends on his dog route.
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