Golden Retriever Sneaks Into UPS Truck After Deliveryman Forgets Treat
For one Golden Retriever, a handshake deal with the local UPS driver was simple, clear, and non-negotiable: every delivery came with a cookie. Over time, the arrangement became routine. The big brown truck rolled up, the man stepped out with packages, and the happy pup received his well-earned treat. But one day, things didn’t go according to plan, and the clever dog decided to take matters into his own paws.
That day, the deliveryman was busy dropping off packages and forgot to hand over the expected cookie. For most dogs, this might have meant a little sulk and a wagging tail of disappointment. But not for this determined retriever. Instead, he quietly hopped into the back of the UPS truck while the driver wasn’t looking, making himself comfortable among the parcels.
By the time the driver realized he had a stowaway, he was already making his way through the neighborhood with the fluffy passenger enjoying his unexpected adventure. The retriever rode along until the amused deliveryman discovered him and safely returned him to his home. The incident became even funnier when the owner decided to poke fun at the situation with a bit of “dog shaming.”
He wrote a note, attached it to his pup, and shared a photo on Reddit. The sign read:
“The UPS man forgot to throw me a cookie so I snuck into his truck and took a ride around the neighborhood. He had to deliver me back to my house.”
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The dog’s owner found the situation hilarious, and he posted a sort of “dog shaming” on Reddit. He pinned a note to the dog and submitted the photo for everyone to see.
“The UPS man forgot to throw me a cookie so I snuck into his truck and took a ride around the neighborhood. He had to deliver me back to my house.”
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The post quickly gained attention, with Reddit users laughing at the retriever’s determination and sharing their own stories of animals hitching rides. One person commented about a farm cat notorious for sneaking into vehicles, while others joked that delivery drivers everywhere should stock up on dog treats to avoid similar “package mix-ups.”
Golden Retrievers are famously food-motivated and playful, so it’s no surprise this one was clever enough to secure what he felt was owed. What started as a forgotten cookie turned into a hilarious adventure that spread smiles far beyond the neighborhood.
For the pup, it was proof that persistence pays off. For his owner and everyone online, it was another reminder that dogs have personalities as strong as their love for snacks. Now, the local UPS driver likely won’t be forgetting those treats again anytime soon.
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