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Amaryllis

(9,524 posts)
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 11:01 PM Apr 2020

Golden retriever hugs everyone she meets!

f you’re in need of a hug this Valentine’s Day, you better head to Chelsea in New York City, where you can meet Louboutina, the NYC’s celebrity hugging dog with more than 58k followers on her Instagram account. The Golden Retriever, who is named after a French shoe designer, spends around 2 hours a day hugging people she meets on her walk. “It’s just not a regular walk,” her owner, 45-year-old Fernandez-Chavez, told The Dodo. “It’s a walk with hugging.” He adds: “A lot of people say she’s made their day… Like, if they had a bad day at work, maybe that’s just what they needed.”



It all started around Valentine’s Day in 2014, when Loubie started holding hands with her owner just after he had ended a relationship. “She started sitting up and grabbing my hands with both of her paws, and then crossing the other paw over her paw,” Fernandez-Chavez said. “I remember joking with my friends, ‘At least I have someone to hold hands with during Valentine’s.'”



Fast forward to now, Fernandez-Chavez understands that not only him, but the whole world needs the affection his pooch has to offer, so you can drop him an email and fix a hug with Louboutina for yourself if you happen to be in New York.






https://www.boredpanda.com/dog-gives-hugs-louboutina-retriever-new-york/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=BPFacebook&fbclid=IwAR0eJD5uFzuUI9nqO1-LRrhXiAbY_q4SusV8_0VnmrMKeQ3RT4BSpLyQpuo

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Golden retriever hugs everyone she meets! (Original Post) Amaryllis Apr 2020 OP
Awww, I could use a Golden Retriever hug right about now.... FM123 Apr 2020 #1
Couldn't we all! Amaryllis Apr 2020 #2
Aw MustLoveBeagles Apr 2020 #3
Awwwwwwwww. Sweet girl. niyad Apr 2020 #4
We don't deserve dogs. Maru Kitteh Apr 2020 #5
No we don't, they're angels without wings Green Line Apr 2020 #6
Awww! I just love her already! I wish I still lived in NYC, because I would be down there smirkymonkey Apr 2020 #7
When God made people he left a few good personality traits out. Aussie105 Apr 2020 #8
What a beautiful soul. StarryNite Apr 2020 #9
Aw what a sweetheart 🐶 ❤ Raine Apr 2020 #10
 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
7. Awww! I just love her already! I wish I still lived in NYC, because I would be down there
Fri Apr 3, 2020, 12:36 AM
Apr 2020

in a flash to get a hug from her! What a sweetie! Goldens are my favorite breed. They are just so loving and affectionate.

Aussie105

(5,315 posts)
8. When God made people he left a few good personality traits out.
Fri Apr 3, 2020, 01:43 AM
Apr 2020

When re realized His mistake, he looked around, but could only see a dog.

Oops, He said. And put the good traits in dogs.

Best deal ever, really.

Labs, golden retrievers, any dog - if brought up right - are an endless source of love and affection. Much needed at any time, especially now.

Can I have an AMEN, brothers and sisters?

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