The old wive’s tale that dogs and delivery people don’t mix has perhaps finally been put to rest. With the appearance of a Facebook group started by UPS drivers, people are starting to see that despite the bum rap dogs get when it comes to being mean and unwelcoming to post workers, the UPS drivers tell a different story of friendship and downright love. (1)

UPS Drivers’ Facebook Page

The Facebook page dedicated to the love of dogs helps support the belief that dogs make everything better. It just takes a quick thumb scroll to get a look at the smiles these enthusiastic, undeniably adorable furry critters bring to the faces of these busy delivery people. (1, 2)

Stress For UPS Drivers

I imagine delivering parcels can be stressful — contending with traffic, long hours, and often a sense of the unknown when it comes to who awaits you on the other side of the many doors they knock on every day. However, the UPS Dogs Facebook page shows how UPS drivers are getting some relief thanks to visits from their little friends. (1)

UPS Driver Sean McCarren

The page was started by UPS driver, Sean McCarren. Since its launch, there are now hundreds of drivers contributing to the page, each with their own stories and set of animal friends. And of course, dog and animal lovers caught on to the pleasures and smiles the page can bring very quickly. The account has over 1.5 million Facebook followers and almost half a million followers on Instagram. (1)

UPS Drivers Join In

Sean meets many friendly animals throughout his workday, and the Facebook group shows it is something UPS drivers have in common. The page is not only home to American drivers but also reaches all the way to the U.K.. (1)

UPS Drivers’ Heartwarming Stories

One of the most heartwarming stories includes a blind dog named Rudy in Michigan. Despite his lack of vision, he is out there every day to greet his UPS friend. There’s also foster dog Champ in Virginia, a loving pup confined to a quad wheelchair. (1)

UPS Drivers And Animal Friends

And it’s not just dogs that appear to look forward to the visit from their local UPS deliveries. A slew of different animals including dogs, cats, deer, parrots, emus, camels, alpacas, and even a not as friendly crocodile can be found on the page. Each photo tells the story of how positive interactions between humans and all walks of four-legged creatures can contribute to our well-being. (1)

Health Benefits Of Dogs

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, research shows dogs can help our well-being in many ways including (2):

• Stress reduction
• Healthier blood pressure
• Keeping us more active
• Increasing heart health

Additionally, pet therapy, also commonly referred to as animal-assisted therapy, has become a popular and proven way to help people recover from a number of mental health issues. Pets can even help people cope when living with pain and reduce fatigue. (3)

If you’re feeling blue and need a little pick me up, visit the UPS Dogs Facebook page to help brighten your day.