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Mailman Takes Selfies With Every Animal That He Befriends While On His Job (30 Pics)
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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"I haven't seen you for Years!" "I was here yesterday." "That was Years Ago!"
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).
I'd send a letter to myself to see that smile, I'd even adopt a cat.
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.
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."
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.
He also help strays and has 3 of his own. Wonder if this is one of his?
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 🥰
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!!!
Is his nickname Tito? I could not find that info. Usually Cristiano is Cris, but okay I guess
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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....
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!!
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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Troll. Appears under different pseudonyms regularly. Nothing else to do in life.
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What a nice man. Dogs, and especially cats, know when someone is a real fren.
Love this mailman who made friends with doggies instead of fearing them as so many mailmen do! Kudos to this awesome mailman! ❤️
Some men have been mauled on their delivery route through no fault of their own due to bad owners who encourage bad behaviour. My son was attacked and taken to the hospital because he offered a viscious little dog a drink. The owners knew he was viscious and let my son walk to where he was unattended. Age two!
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I would never get my deliveries done on time because this is exactly what I would be doing.
Priceless. If that’s a single man young ladies, pay attention. Look for kindness, empathy & love for all creatures in your man. You can’t go wrong. This man gas that in spades.
Fantástico! Cada foto mais linda que a outra! Animais não mentem quando demonstram carinho.... que Deus te abençoe sempre!
This is a fabulous post, a happy, thoughtful mailman, so many awesome dogs and cats, but made me sad, I miss my dogs, so very much, but enjoy my kittens, all my pets were rescues, all were absolutely the best, adopting, with so many wonderful babies, and seniors, waiting for love, don't buy, Adopt !!!
These pic absolutely awesome! animals can feel your love towards them!!
Loving on animals all day would be my dream job, looks like he made his work days awesome.
Animals have always been good judges of character, this guy must be off the charts.
that was a good time scrolling through these, thank you for sharing.
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!!!
Is his nickname Tito? I could not find that info. Usually Cristiano is Cris, but okay I guess
Load More Replies... 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....
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!!
Sorry to ruin it for you, but there are very few mailmen in Brazil that still ride bikes. Most use cars or motorcycles nowadays. :/
Load More Replies... Troll. Appears under different pseudonyms regularly. Nothing else to do in life.
Load More Replies... What a nice man. Dogs, and especially cats, know when someone is a real fren.
Love this mailman who made friends with doggies instead of fearing them as so many mailmen do! Kudos to this awesome mailman! ❤️
Some men have been mauled on their delivery route through no fault of their own due to bad owners who encourage bad behaviour. My son was attacked and taken to the hospital because he offered a viscious little dog a drink. The owners knew he was viscious and let my son walk to where he was unattended. Age two!
Load More Replies... I would never get my deliveries done on time because this is exactly what I would be doing.
Priceless. If that’s a single man young ladies, pay attention. Look for kindness, empathy & love for all creatures in your man. You can’t go wrong. This man gas that in spades.
Fantástico! Cada foto mais linda que a outra! Animais não mentem quando demonstram carinho.... que Deus te abençoe sempre!
This is a fabulous post, a happy, thoughtful mailman, so many awesome dogs and cats, but made me sad, I miss my dogs, so very much, but enjoy my kittens, all my pets were rescues, all were absolutely the best, adopting, with so many wonderful babies, and seniors, waiting for love, don't buy, Adopt !!!
These pic absolutely awesome! animals can feel your love towards them!!
Loving on animals all day would be my dream job, looks like he made his work days awesome.
Animals have always been good judges of character, this guy must be off the charts.
that was a good time scrolling through these, thank you for sharing.
