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There’s something about dogs that seems to melt even the toughest of people. Time and time again, they remind us why they’re considered our best friends. Whether we see them in an office, on a sidewalk, or during a hectic travel day, dogs always have a way of bringing out the best in us. And one woman’s recent travel experience proved that perfectly.
Jennifer Steele was boarding a flight out of Seattle, Washington, when a simple moment outside her plane window made her day. As the airport ground crew worked to load luggage onto the aircraft, something caught their attention. A small kennel came down the line with ‘something special’ inside.
At first, the crew seemed surprised. But once they realized there was a pup inside, they couldn’t help themselves. They paused their work to greet the little traveler. One crouched down, another snapped a photo, and all of them wore huge smiles.
Jennifer, sitting inside the plane, noticed what was happening and decided to film the moment. She was touched by how genuine their reactions were. Though they were on the clock, these workers took a few seconds to say hello to the dog before getting back to the task at hand.
Later, Jennifer shared the short clip on her TikTok page, and the internet responded with exactly the kind of love you’d expect.
The video, posted under @jenn.n.juice.music, quickly gained traction. “Just made my day,” Jennifer captioned it. “Happy travels little tiny pupper!”
It wasn’t long before one of the airport workers who met the dog commented on the video. “He was the cutest dog I ever seen, thanks for allowing me to have this time with him!!!” he wrote.
Others chimed in too. One comment read, “This is actually incredible for dog owners to see, and these employees should be given a raise and an opportunity to create a new/better department for dogs traveling by air.”
Another person added, “Imagine being anxious that your puppy is scared and lonely in the cargo area and then you look out the window and see this! I would have cried.”
And honestly? That says it all. Seeing that kind of kindness from strangers offers so much comfort, not just for the dogs but for the humans who love them.
