Wholesome Dog Develops A Special Connection With A Garbage Man She Patiently Waits For Every Week

“It’s amazing what we can learn from animals.”

Sophia

• Published in Animal Stories
• July 1, 2022

Have you ever heard of the notion that animals, especially dogs, can sense good and genuine people? Well, that's actually true—according to Wag!, dogs can no doubt tell if someone is a good person or not because they have a special ability to notice some human behavior that other people cannot just pick up quite easily.

In some way, it's kind of their version of a sixth sense. They can actually "scan" a person's energy and determine if they are "good" or "bad."

Dogs are undoubtedly very intelligent and intuitive, and they can easily distinguish if someone is sending off negative vibes or energy. Take this with a grain of salt: bad energy attracts bad energy, so if your dog sometimes barks randomly or growls and bares his teeth at someone he just met, then that may be a clear sign that that person is up to no good.

Similarly, a dog would appear more relaxed and playful when they are in the presence of good energy, and you would know this because their tale would be wagging gleefully. When a dog feels safe, they are truly happy, so when they are in the presence of someone who makes them feel safe, that dog will warm up to them quickly even if they aren't necessarily a person he lives with.

Ever wonder why sometimes a dog follows a complete stranger around? That's because they sense that that person is a good one!

That may be the case with this particular dog, who has found a wholesome friendship with a garbage man that visits their area every week...

Meet Lily the Labrador!

For over two years now, Lily has always waited in her family's yard every week while waiting for her best friend to come. And it isn't another dog—it's the local garbage man, David!

David always sees to it that he gives some time to Lily for pets, play time, and of course, treats, so it's no wonder that the dog is so fond of him.

Lily always takes her spot waiting in their front yard in Bedford, New Hampshire.

She enjoys sitting there and just watching people pass by; ready to face any kind of trespasser, especially squirrels, who would dare to enter their home's property.

But even though she's being wary of potential trespassers, Lily always hoped that a friendly person would pass by and come say hi to her.

She always makes sure to wag her tail to everyone that passes by, including every mailman and canvasser. But she was always disappointed because no one would give her the kind of attention she craved while observing the streets.

Given that Lily is undoubtedly a smart dog, she began to take notice that her family usually brought out their trash every Thursday night. She also noticed that a man would take them the next day.

Naturally, Lily began to digest the pattern. She just knew that the garbage man would be her friend.

“Their relationship has blossomed into the sweetest thing,” one of Lily’s owners, Ishaan Chatterjee, said to The Dodo. “We actually give [our garbage man] holiday gifts every year to show our appreciation for how he treats Lily.”

It's really a no-brainer to say that the connection between David and Lily is certainly special. Lily usually treats everyone with love, even those who don't like dogs, but it's safe to say that there really is a deeper bond between them.

Even though David does bring her treats, Chatterjee truly believes that their friendship is due to the fact that Lily, being a dog, can see the best in people. Lily doesn't really mind about who you are and what job you have—as long as you show kindness, she will always make sure that she reciprocates that kindness back.

“She shows us how to be more kind to others!” Chatterjee said. “It’s amazing what we can learn from animals.”

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Sophia