In a peaceful Minnesota neighborhood, an elderly couple discovered a clever way to remain close to their neighbor’s Corgi, even with a fence standing between them. Their tender idea soon spread online, winning over countless hearts.
Life in the suburbs offers plenty of joys, especially for those with dogs. Wide yards and welcoming neighbors create the perfect setting for content pups and the people who love them.
One Minnesota woman recently revealed the touching bond between her Corgi and the couple next door. Though their connection was strong, the barrier made showing affection difficult.
So the couple devised a heartfelt solution that brought them even closer.
Daily Greetings Turn Into Something More
Katie Sammon and her ten-month-old Corgi, Poppy, enjoy spending time in their large backyard. Poppy, a social pup, loves meeting new people. Gary and Dorothy, the elderly neighbors, were her first friends.
Each day, Poppy runs outside to play, but not before stopping to greet Gary and Dorothy at the fence.
Their friendship blossomed quickly. Poppy cherished the attention and looked forward to those brief moments of affection.
But there was one problem: her small size made it difficult for her neighbors to reach her.
Poppy often had to stand on her hind legs just to get close enough for a pat. Seeing this, Gary, who enjoys working on projects in his garage, decided to do something about it.
One afternoon, Katie glanced outside and saw a charming surprise: a set of handmade wooden steps placed right by the fence. It was a thoughtful gift just for Poppy.
Two Steps Closer To Love
Katie had joked that Gary and Dorothy needed steps to reach Poppy. When she saw the real thing, she was moved.
The gesture was so touching that Katie filmed it and posted the video on TikTok. Within days, it went viral, spreading warmth across the internet.
“My neighbors love petting our Corgi but they have a hard time reaching her. Today I looked out and saw this. They build her steps to reach her better,” Katie wrote in the video.
Before the steps, Poppy had to stretch to reach her friends. Now she climbs up easily and enjoys all the cuddles she wants. With her new perch, she’s just two steps away from the people she adores.
Gary and Dorothy no longer need to bend down. Poppy is now perfectly within reach.
Viewers were quick to call the couple more than just neighbors, they were family.
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“I know good neighbors when I see them,” one commenter wrote.
“At this point you need a connecting gate and joint custody. They are her nana and poppy, I don’t make the rules,” another added.
One user shared a similar story, showing how dogs often form deep bonds with nearby residents.
“My dog adopted my neighbor. He even ate at their house. I’d let him out to potty and he’d disappear into hers. She was living by herself and he knew she needed company,” the user wrote.
Poppy’s story is a beautiful reminder of how small gestures can build lasting connections and how love always finds a way.
