Whenever I see a dog strike up a friendship with a mail carrier or delivery driver, I immediately start thinking that these pups must have a whole extra ritual worked into their day.
It can feel like a little arrangement of their own, something comforting and familiar. Those short, repeated meetings can be surprisingly moving, and they show how a delivery driver can become a dependable part of a dog’s world.
The routine is usually wonderfully simple. A package shows up, greetings happen, a little affection is shared, and sometimes the moment ends with a treat. Before long, those small interactions grow into a real bond that brightens both of their days.
One Texas UPS driver, Chris Basker, knows exactly what that feels like, and his everyday friendship with a dog named Max has quickly won a lot of attention online.
Max Joins The Route
When Chris first met Max, the curious pup wandered up to his truck one day and decided to climb inside like he owned the place. Chris had no idea what to expect.
Turns out, Max just wanted some cuddle time. The only problem? He wasn’t ready to leave.
Unsure of what to do, Chris called his family for advice. They suggested he carefully coax the dog out. He followed their advice, and right after that, Max planted a big kiss on his face — the start of a sweet daily ritual.
From then on, Max became a regular part of Chris’s workday.
Not long ago, Chris shared a video of Max hopping into the UPS truck for his usual treat, not realizing it would capture the internet’s heart.
“This is my friend Max and our daily delivery routine,” Chris wrote in the caption.
The comments came flooding in almost immediately.
“You better than me, i would’ve took the dog with me,” one person joked.
“Tell his parents Max is starting a part time job. Duh,” another added.
“You cannot go until you pay the treat toll,” someone else teased.
A Delivery Route Full Of Love
Chris, who already has four dogs at home, clearly loves his work and his furry encounters make it even better. People often ask how he manages to stay focused with so many adorable distractions.
And lately, Max hasn’t been the only one greeting him. Chris recently shared another video featuring Sally, another friendly dog on his route. She just had puppies, and now Chris is enjoying visits from the whole canine family.
“Hey everyone! Meet Sally! She is another one of my daily favorites! She is such a sweet girl and recently had 4 pups that I may or not, get in playtime with them,” Chris wrote.
It’s easy to see how much these dogs brighten his days and how much joy he brings them in return. Few jobs come with such heartwarming perks.
We’re all rooting for you, Chris. Here’s to many more tail wags, treats, and deliveries filled with joy!