***JEN 1 *** Shadow has befriended a delivery driver. The driver reciprocates in kind. Plus biscuits.

[George McGovern]

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[SheltieLover]

1. Awwwww

Lucky driver!

[George McGovern]

7. She feels like that SL. Lost her little puppy to congesitive heart failure recently. Looks

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like Shadow helps her cope. Ty!

[SheltieLover]

15. Omg that poor woman! 💔

I recall when kids were little & we would be on vacation missing dogs terribly. We would always approach dog owners, explain, & beg for a "fix" of some petting time.

Of course, being dog people they always understood & happily shared their beloved companions to a brief fix.

I hope she gets a new pupper soon.

[George McGovern]

22. I apologize SL. I did not see your comment until today. I'm glad I did. I asked the driver if she had a dog.

Replying, her voice softened, she looked at the ground as she spoke about the six-week-old puppy she lost. She didn't say much. All I said was I was sorry. And I was glad she has become Shadow's friend. And I asked whether she would get another puppy. She looked up, shook her head and said no.

When I saw LoisB's reply to this posting: "This is a wonderful photograph. It would make a great gift for the driver, she has such a genuine smile on her face", I did just that, then decided to multiply that x nine. Nine, because those were the best of the bunch.

Ty SL!

[usonian]

2. A sweet doggie.

[George McGovern]

9. She surely is usonian. Thanks!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

3. Awwwww!

This is great!

[George McGovern]

10. Thanks Grumpy Old Guy!

[HeartsCanHope]

4. What a lucky young lady!

Shadow deserves ALL the biscuits!

[George McGovern]

11. I think the driver feels lucky to have met Shadow. They had an instant connection.

I believe the dog sensed warmth, sincerity, even as her new friend smiled widely and gave great scritches.Thanks HeartsCanHope!!

[calimary]

5. NICE!

[George McGovern]

12. Thank You Kindly calimary!

[Dem2theMax]

6. Tells you what you already knew. Shadow is one smart dog!

Dogs always know who will give them treats!

[George McGovern]

13. You said it Dem2theMax. In this instance, each and every delivery, the driver hands her one soon as she

exits the van. Shadow follows at heel as driver drops package onto porch and the two return to the van whereupon Puppy gets a second cookie. Driver deals out large Milkbones. And usually Shadow coaxes a third before the van departs, on to its next destination. Thank You!

[brer cat]

8. Shadow appreciates people who come to hand deliver treats! Very smart dog!

[George McGovern]

14. Oh You Know It brer cat. To her she's their reason for being.

[Diamond_Dog]

16. Shadow is the perfect Ambassador to the George McGovern Estate!

How could anyone resist dropping to their knees and petting her! (unless youve got a bad back like mine, then I’d find a seat somewhere so I could pet her)

[George McGovern]

18. Hello Diamond_Dog -- I apologize I didn't see your reply 'til now.

She'd make a great ambassador for sure! And y'know there have been folks who have been sitting and called to her and Shadow has trotted over as if she knows she's about to receive praise and, if lucky, a cookie too! Thank You!

[Diamond_Dog]

20. No problem, George.

I think dogs just “know”, you know?

[LoisB]

17. This is a wonderful photograph. It would make a great gift for the driver, she has such a

genuine smile on her face.

[George McGovern]

19. Thank You LoisB! I apologize I didn't see your reply 'til now. In fact, I emailed several

photos to her from that delivery. Shadow has made another new friend. She tends to bring out smiles from most everyone whom she meets.

[LoisB]

21. How could anyone not love Shadow?

[George McGovern]

23. My answer is NO-ONE! But Lois, when I saw your thoughtful comment to the one photo post --

"This is a wonderful photograph. It would make a great gift for the driver, she has such a
genuine smile on her face", I sent her the best nine photos of the bunch I took.

And all because of your lovely, timely suggestion. Thank You!

[LoisB]

24. Wonderful, you are very welcome. I am sure she appreciated them.

[George McGovern]

25. I asked if she did and she said YES and she was showing Shadow to her family and friends.