This UPS Driver’s 21 New Photos With Pets Are The Dose Of Wholesome Content You Need

Jason Hardestyis a UPS driver who’s basically a celebrity among dogs. Thanks to his knack for snapping adorable selfies with the pets he meets on his route, he’s turned everyday deliveries into a feel-good Instagram project. Dogs in his area know the sound of his truck and practically sprint to the door to see him—because why wouldn’t they?According to Jason, he’s better friends with the dogs than their owners, and honestly, we believe it. His account is proof that sometimes your best coworkers have four legs and wagging tails.More info:InstagramThis post may includeaffiliate links.Asked how this project began, Jason said toBored Panda, “It actually happened accidentally. You could say I came up with the idea when I randomly decided to pick up a dog to take a photo for fun, and then I just posted it on my Instagram. I didn’t expect to gain any attention from it, but I believe the picture got something like 100 likes, and back then, I thought that was a lot!“RELATED:He’s formed special bonds with the dogs he encounters, explaining, “I formed a lot of relationships with dogs. Dogs hear the truck and they run to the door, and they know it’s me at some of the houses. I’m actually more friendly with the dogs than customers.“As for how his online presence might expand, Jason noted to us, “At this time, the job I have is very time-consuming, but definitely, the end goal is to work with rescues and get as many dogs adopted as possible.“When asked which photo stands out as his favorite, Jason admitted it’s tough to pick just one. “I don’t think I have a single favorite photo. There are a lot of pictures that I like, but my favorites are definitely the ones where I’m not the only one smiling. In other words, my favorite pictures are the ones where the dog is smiling too.“Hardesty’s interactions with dogs have produced plenty of lighthearted moments, sometimes even backfiring in a comedic way. He recalled, “The one story that comes to mind is that one time where I was trying to hold a small puppy… and, well, one thing led to another, and the little fella got a little bit scared, and unfortunately for me, he peed on me.“See Also on Bored PandaModal closeAdd New ImageModal closeAdd Your Photo To This ListPlease use high-res photos without watermarksOoops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.Not your original work?Add sourcePublish

According to Jason, he’s better friends with the dogs than their owners, and honestly, we believe it. His account is proof that sometimes your best coworkers have four legs and wagging tails.

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Asked how this project began, Jason said toBored Panda, “It actually happened accidentally. You could say I came up with the idea when I randomly decided to pick up a dog to take a photo for fun, and then I just posted it on my Instagram. I didn’t expect to gain any attention from it, but I believe the picture got something like 100 likes, and back then, I thought that was a lot!“RELATED:He’s formed special bonds with the dogs he encounters, explaining, “I formed a lot of relationships with dogs. Dogs hear the truck and they run to the door, and they know it’s me at some of the houses. I’m actually more friendly with the dogs than customers.“As for how his online presence might expand, Jason noted to us, “At this time, the job I have is very time-consuming, but definitely, the end goal is to work with rescues and get as many dogs adopted as possible.“When asked which photo stands out as his favorite, Jason admitted it’s tough to pick just one. “I don’t think I have a single favorite photo. There are a lot of pictures that I like, but my favorites are definitely the ones where I’m not the only one smiling. In other words, my favorite pictures are the ones where the dog is smiling too.“Hardesty’s interactions with dogs have produced plenty of lighthearted moments, sometimes even backfiring in a comedic way. He recalled, “The one story that comes to mind is that one time where I was trying to hold a small puppy… and, well, one thing led to another, and the little fella got a little bit scared, and unfortunately for me, he peed on me.“See Also on Bored Panda

UPS driver smiling with an adorable dog in a sweater on his delivery route.

UPS driver holding a cute kitten on a sunny porch with hanging plants and a stop sign in the background.

UPS driver holding an adorable dog on his route, smiling brightly amidst a tree-lined path.

He’s formed special bonds with the dogs he encounters, explaining, “I formed a lot of relationships with dogs. Dogs hear the truck and they run to the door, and they know it’s me at some of the houses. I’m actually more friendly with the dogs than customers.”

UPS driver smiling and holding an adorable pug outdoors during delivery route.

UPS driver smiling and holding an adorable puppy in front of a delivery truck.

As for how his online presence might expand, Jason noted to us, “At this time, the job I have is very time-consuming, but definitely, the end goal is to work with rescues and get as many dogs adopted as possible.”

UPS driver smiles while holding an adorable, happy dog during delivery route.

UPS driver holding a cute dog on his route, smiling broadly for the camera.

When asked which photo stands out as his favorite, Jason admitted it’s tough to pick just one. “I don’t think I have a single favorite photo. There are a lot of pictures that I like, but my favorites are definitely the ones where I’m not the only one smiling. In other words, my favorite pictures are the ones where the dog is smiling too.”

UPS driver smiling and holding an adorable puppy in front of a UPS truck.

UPS driver smiling with a small dog on shoulder, pink leash in hand, bright street setting.

Hardesty’s interactions with dogs have produced plenty of lighthearted moments, sometimes even backfiring in a comedic way. He recalled, “The one story that comes to mind is that one time where I was trying to hold a small puppy… and, well, one thing led to another, and the little fella got a little bit scared, and unfortunately for me, he peed on me.”

UPS driver smiling and holding an adorable dog on his route.