Dogs have many charming quirks, but their affection for people is always the most heartwarming. They thrive on kind voices, belly rubs, and the comfort of familiar faces.
Piper, a lovable dog from New York, knows this better than anyone. She has a warm home and a mom who adores her, but lately she has formed an unexpected new obsession. The source of her excitement is her friendly mailman, Jason.
Her Morning Routine Becomes Something Special
The tradition began during one of Jason’s regular deliveries. As he pushed the letters through the door slot, Piper rushed to the entrance, eager for a moment of attention.
From then on, their small but meaningful daily interaction became a cherished part of her morning.
Now, Piper positions herself by the door every day, tail thumping with anticipation long before Jason arrives. Once the mail comes through, Jason’s hands soon follow, offering gentle scratches and a tasty treat.
To Piper, those hands feel like the best part of the entire day.
@djperelman it’s giving Thing ❤️🥹 #goodpup #dogtok #mailman #wednesdayaddams #thing #labadorretriever #puppytiktok #puppycheck #mailbox #wednesday #jennaortega ♬ Funny video "Carmen Prelude" Arranging weakness(836530) – yo suzuki(akisai)
Her delight is unmistakable. Piper presses herself against the door, soaking in every bit of affection she can get. Those quick minutes of attention have become her favorite part of the morning.
But when Jason is off work, her mood immediately shifts. She wanders around the house, clearly disappointed until her friend is back on his route.
“Every morning the mailman comes to say hi to our pup. It’s her favorite time of the whole day. And she gets depressed whenever he doesn’t come. Thank goodness for mailmen like Jason,” the video description says.
A Friendship Filled With Mystery
Danielle, Piper’s mom, decided to share the adorable encounters on TikTok. The videos quickly drew countless comments from people wondering if Piper and Jason had ever met face-to-face.
Even though the answer is still unknown, Piper does not seem to care. As long as the familiar hands appear at the mail slot each morning, she is perfectly content.
The online comments only add to the charm of the story.
“The door will produce hands to scratch me every morning. I don’t know how it works, but I don’t question it,” one person wrote.
“Mother. The door hands are here,” another said.
Thousands of viewers have fallen in love with Piper’s devotion. Her sweet daily ritual with Jason highlights the simple, joyful connections dogs often form with the people they trust.
Best of all, this delightful routine shows no signs of stopping. Piper will continue to keep watch each morning, waiting for the moment those magical hands give her the love she adores.
And perhaps, someday soon, everyone will finally witness their first real meeting.