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A mailman is a dog's best friend. Sounds a bit odd? But who said that dogs necessarily don't like mailmen? Sure, mailmen get special training to fend off attacks from canines, and it comes as a rule to avoid dogs if one can, but we all know what everyone says about rules. Something may be a rule, but there are always exceptions to every rule, and if there isn't a rule to an exception, then one should look harder. However, exceptions are naturally hard to come by, and therefore it's hard to even imagine that they exist. Yet once they're found, they turn the rule into a plain stereotype. Let's find an exception to challenge this stereotype in particular.
Take, for example, a guy from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Cristiano da Silva Antunes, who goes by the name of Carteiro Amigo Dos Animais on his social media, which neatly translates to "Animal-friendly postman." He always wanted to break the stereotype that dogs hate postmen, and he does so successfully one picture at a time. And to prove that he's a stand-up guy, he's friendly to every animal that he meets, not only dogs. He says hello to the neighboring cats, rabbits, and all other kinds of animals.
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Jody Brown 5 years ago
"I haven't seen you for Years!" "I was here yesterday." "That was Years Ago!"
Michelle LaBrie 5 years ago
This is the most heart warming photo I've have ever seen. Pure love.
Sue Clifford 5 years ago
After looking at all these photos I have come to the conclusion that is one man that brings happiness were ever he goes. When you are loved by animals that are even yours you are someone special.
Meg Needler 5 years ago
I wish I knew this man. He must have a lot of good in him for dogs and cats to take to him so. And look at the joy on his face.
And he's not only there to showboat—he also has a mission. He often rescues animals that require immediate attention from veterinarians or shelters while he's on his way. He even dreams of opening up his own animal shelter so he could help his little animal friends even more than he does right now (which is still a lot by any standards).
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The process of befriending a dog, especially as a mailman, is hard and long. First, Cristiano greets them and acknowledges the dog, then lets them sniff his hand from a distance so the dogs can get to know him better. Over time, he approaches them more and more, until they're close enough to lick his face.
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WILLIAM FAULK 5 years ago
owners get rid of it. the next day dog owners found dead, mauled by dog. mail man: "oh, they go rid of the little window."
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Ty Stratton-Quirk 5 years ago (edited)
What if a cat INSISTS on being picked up by you?
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Lisa Chambers 5 years ago
Cats are never gonna show how much they love it. Dogs...cannot help themselves.
It may come as no surprise that the animal-friendly postman owns a few dogs and three cats with his spouse. He says he's been around dogs ever since his childhood, and that might explain why dogs greet him as one of their own. Or perhaps dogs are not as prejudiced towards mailmen as we initially thought? In any case, the amazing animal-friendly postman keeps charming his 87k fans and the whole wide world with a message that he delivers with every photo that he takes—"(this) mailman is a dog's best friend."
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Rosie Narducci 5 years ago
Social distancing only means staying away from hoomans, hug me buddy
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Cybele Spanjaard 5 years ago
A small view of the world, but here come the postie .HIIIIIIIIIIIiiiiiiiiiiooof
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Hilary Mol 5 years ago
I can't decide if this looks more like a weird engagement photo, or one of those author photos on the back flap of a book jacket.
RitaGG 5 years ago
LOL - it does look like they are headed down the aisle!
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Caroline Overill 5 years ago
Don't look now but that is Horace over there and that poodle is definitely not his wife.
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Aragorn II Elessar 5 years ago
Repayment for all the time the hooman pet the dog on the head
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Landon Robinson 5 years ago
reverse.instead of the"hooman"patting the dog,its the dog patting the"hooman"
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Onion rings like to make your breath smelly 5 years ago
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Russell Ellwardt 5 years ago
It seems to be the same dog twice but both photos are so cute and funny that both are worth posting.
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Dawn Soehren 5 years ago
Oh my...you got a kitty smile there. Cat smiles are a bit hard to catch but you got on on your phone there. :)
Ellen 5 years ago
What a ball of flood, Maine c**n-ish, such a handsome boy, no offense mail man I would certainly prefer a date with that floof mound ... I'm thinking we'll catch a movie then enjoy a tuna-tini or pawdka tonic at the cat cafe. Tee hee
Ellen 5 years ago
C**n ish it must have thought I was saying the offensive c word ... haha
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Cindy Jarrett 5 years ago
Hey..what’s he doin’ in the ladies closet? Visiting more than one...? 🤣🤣🤣
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
I have a dog like this, sleeps under my window when my husband is out of town.
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Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
Respect to the owner. That dog is healthy, beautiful and well behaved.
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Steven Essex 5 years ago
And here I thought cats were there imperious ones!
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If this breed loves you they bond, they protect, they obey, they can be so gentle they can take food gently from your hand. They guard their territory and family , respect that.They are powerful and strong.
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Shellia Ventura 5 years ago
Seems like every single dog and cat just loves him, I know they can sense a good human. Enjoyed every single picture.
Gail Watkins 5 years ago
AALL OF YOUR PICS TELL A STORY YOU ARE ONE HECK OF A MAN WHO CARES AND THE ANIMAL KNOWS YOU ARE KIND 💕💕💕💕
Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
It will be alright just don't try to kiss a bumble bee again. OK?
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Samantha Prendergast 5 years ago
He has a lot of pictures of this exact dog. This one must be his favorite!
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Anna roberts 5 years ago
Had a GFthat could tie a cherry stem with her tongue, bet this dog could too LOL
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Anna roberts 5 years ago
He also help strays and has 3 of his own. Wonder if this is one of his?
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Amber Ravenscroft 5 years ago
I don’t understand why the tiny puppy ones didn’t get enough bits to appear on the shortened list! Surely they’re the best dog ones?! The cat ones are the best of all though😜 What a sweet man 🥰
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Steve Onyx 5 years ago
You didn't meet your mail delivery quota this month, Tito. But on the bright side, you made 147 new furry friends. You're the man, Tito!!!
NMN 5 years ago
Is his nickname Tito? I could not find that info. Usually Cristiano is Cris, but okay I guess
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Eric Mac Fadden 5 years ago
Here in my town (Campinas/SP) the gates used to be less shut. There was a time I carried a whole pack of chewing bones in the backpack and "making friends" everywhere I go. And I walk a lot....
Must Be Bored Again 5 years ago
I can tell you this, if other countries modeled their postal workers after this guy there would be a lot more happy postal workers. Love the uniform and the bicycle delivery. Awesome for healthy people and less emissions!! He is a great individual and an example to other people to fund a way to enjoy your work, no matter what it is!!
Gabriela L. 5 years ago
Sorry to ruin it for you, but there are very few mailmen in Brazil that still ride bikes. Most use cars or motorcycles nowadays. :/
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Steve Onyx 5 years ago
You didn't meet your mail delivery quota this month, Tito. But on the bright side, you made 147 new furry friends. You're the man, Tito!!!
NMN 5 years ago
Is his nickname Tito? I could not find that info. Usually Cristiano is Cris, but okay I guess
Load More Replies... Eric Mac Fadden 5 years ago
Here in my town (Campinas/SP) the gates used to be less shut. There was a time I carried a whole pack of chewing bones in the backpack and "making friends" everywhere I go. And I walk a lot....
Must Be Bored Again 5 years ago
I can tell you this, if other countries modeled their postal workers after this guy there would be a lot more happy postal workers. Love the uniform and the bicycle delivery. Awesome for healthy people and less emissions!! He is a great individual and an example to other people to fund a way to enjoy your work, no matter what it is!!
Gabriela L. 5 years ago
Sorry to ruin it for you, but there are very few mailmen in Brazil that still ride bikes. Most use cars or motorcycles nowadays. :/
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