California Dog’s Daily Visit To Favorite Neighbors Is Stealing Millions Of Hearts

Some friendships are just magical, and Emmy’s is one you can’t help but smile at.

Emmy is a seven-year-old Labrador retriever from Southern California who has a special favorite neighbor named Linda Rose.

Every evening, right at 5:00 p.m., Emmy knows exactly what it means: it’s time to visit Linda.

From the moment Russell, Emmy’s dad, calls the phrase she’s been trained to wait for, Emmy is off like a little furry rocket.

She trots over to a specially installed doorbell, taps it with her nose, and then disappears behind the door.

Fans across social media have fallen in love with these daily adventures, watching Emmy’s excitement explode in a flurry of tail wags and impatient little jumps.

Millions of views later, people are still mesmerized by the joy in Emmy’s routine.

But for the longest time, Emmy’s fans had never seen Linda herself. That’s because these visits usually happen when Linda and her husband, Mark, are busy cooking dinner or tending to their garden.

Linda and Mark have known Emmy for almost her entire life, and Emmy loves them like family.

It’s a beautiful story of love, friendship, and connection that makes everyone look forward to each new day.

When Linda was finally introduced to us, she shared in a YouTube video:

“It never gets old. We look forward to it. We watch the clock.”

Before the doorbell was installed, Emmy had to scratch at the door to get Linda’s attention. It worked, but it wasn’t exactly the most graceful greeting.

So Russell set up a custom doorbell and trained Emmy to press it with her nose. It made the visits smoother, but it didn’t lessen the excitement at all.

Emmy still bolts to the door the second she hears the magic phrase: “Go see Linda Rose.”

That’s her signal to sprint full-speed toward her favorite human and her cozy spot with them.

But Emmy isn’t just a neighborhood celebrity. She’s also a highly trained service dog. Russell, a former Army captain, started training her at just eight weeks old.

Emmy provides him with guidance, comfort, and protection, and helps him navigate the challenges of everyday life, as he explained:

“I’ve trained her to, like, look behind me in certain situations or just provide like a barrier between me and other people. She means a great deal to me.”

Her work is serious, but her visits with Linda are pure joy, a break from duty filled with love and fun.

For Linda and Mark, Emmy isn’t just a visiting dog; she’s a daily spark of happiness.

Every day, they look forward to her arrival, counting down the minutes until she rings the doorbell and bursts into their home. Linda added:

“I mean, it doesn’t get any better than having a neighbor who shares their pet with you.”

There’s just something special about a dog who can be a loyal helper, a devoted friend, and a total source of fun all at the same time.

Emmy’s connection with the Roses really shows how strong the bond between humans and dogs can be, built on love, trust, and, of course, tons of tail wagging.

It also proves that life is a little brighter when shared with someone, or some furry someone, you love.