Labrador Who Never Misses Mail Lady's Visit Named Pet of the Week

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From an orange cat who hid from his sitter for four days to an unexpected pet going in for a cuddle, there have been lots of heartwarming pet stories this week.
We also love to feature our readers' pet videos and pictures in the weekly Pet of the Week line-up.
If you think your pet should be next week's Pet of the Week, be sure to follow the instructions at the end of this story to get involved.
Winner
Pictures of Emmy the dog, excitedly greeting the post lady.
Pictures of Emmy the dog, excitedly greeting the post lady.
Russell Fenton @EmmyTheLab/YouTube
This week's Pet of the Week winner is Emmy, a Labrador retriever who has a heartwarming relationship with an unexpected person—the mail lady.
While many dogs are famously cautious of the moment mail is delivered, Emmy is delighted.
"Every day, Emmy patiently waits on the front lawn for her favorite visitor: Kristy the mail lady," owner Russell Fenton told Newsweek.
With gentle enthusiasm, Emmy climbs into the vehicle to receive her daily treat from Kirsty. "It's a sweet and calm routine that's become a beloved part of the neighborhood," Fenton said.
A heartwarming video captured the special moment, shared on Emmy's very own YouTube channel that already has over 155,000 subscribers—proving just how much her heartwarming routine resonates with pet lovers.
Finalists
Pictures of Jazz the dog living her best life.
Pictures of Jazz the dog living her best life.
Manuela Friedman
Our first finalist this week is Jazz. Almost one year old, she was rescued by her owner at just 10 weeks after being discovered on the side of the streets in Torrington, Connecticut.
"When I saw her scruffy face, the feathery ears, and her blue and brown eye, I just melted and applied immediately, a day later she was mine," owner Manuela Friedman told Newsweek.
Since then, Jazz has filled the family with joy. "She is such a spirited and smart dog, friendly to everyone she meets," Friedman said.
Her favorite things to do include chasing squirrels, chipmunks and going to visit the neighbors who are all enamored with her.
"It is amazing, but somehow people are really drawn to her, strangers stop and want to touch her, give her compliments, and feel happier after getting a little puppy love from her," the owner said.
Baxter the dog as a puppy, left, and recently, right.
Baxter the dog as a puppy, left, and recently, right.
David Markley
Next up this week is Baxter who was found abandoned at a local Walmart when David Markley's sister picked him up.
"He was about 7 weeks old and he was very hungry she fed him but could not keep him because she lived in an apartment and already had a dog," Markley told Newsweek.
He had recently lost his beloved dog of 15 years, Yogi, but when his sister called and asked for help with Baxter, he couldn't refuse.
"She brought him to the house and of course my wife and I fell in love with him and he has been with us for almost two years now," Markley said. "Baxter loves to be loved and gives it right back tenfold."
Pictures of Romeo the Goldendoodle.
Pictures of Romeo the Goldendoodle.
Tim Nicholls
Last but not least this week is goldendoodle Romeo, also known as Romeo Lloyd Nicholls, RLN, Romes, Romey and Bunny.
"We chose him—or he chose our son—from his siblings as he seemed the most lively yet laid back, curious and sweet," owner Tim Nicholls told Newsweek.
Eight years later, Romeo is still as lively as he was as a puppy, and a much loved part of the family.
"You know he loves you as he jumps up to hug you hello and he loves everyone," Nicholls said.
Romeo also has a habit remarkably similar to that of Emmy—he loves to say hello to delivery drivers. "Romeo manages to jump in the back of the Amazon truck on most days and has a particular obsession with USPS vans. When one drives by, he simply stops and stares intently until the van has disappeared," Nicholls said.
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