This Golden Retriever's Drive-Thru 'Kissing Booth' Is Every Dog Lover's Dream
We could all use a little joy right now. And for certain lucky folks in a Massachusetts neighborhood, they have an exclusive kissing booth run by a very smiley manager with the sole intent of spreading smiles and joy.
Driver, a Golden Retrieverfrom Waltham, Mass, has set up shop to dish out kisses and treats to the locals. Unsurprisingly, business seems to be booming and he's the hit of the community. NBC News reported on the booth on social media, much to user's delight.
@nbcnews Massachusetts residents are visiting Driver's drive thru, where the golden retriever is giving out free kisses in exchange for pats and scratches.
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Patrons of Driver's drive thru can exchange one treat for one kiss, and those viewing and living through them vicariously on social media did not hold back when it came to their jealousy.
"Only news I need"
"Are you hiring? "
"Dogs are good bruh!"
Why Golden Retrievers Make the Best Pets
Golden Retrievers are so beloved thanks to their breeding to make them gentle, loyal, and perfect family dogs. They are dogs that are well-suited for families of different activity levels, and they're playful, active, and eager to please. Goldens also are known for strongly bonding with their packs (even if that pack is predominantly human) which makes them irresistible as a family pet.
On top of this, Goldens are so lovable and deeply connect with their people. They've been known to "nanny" other animals and children, but do so in a very kind, sweet way. They typically love everyone they meet and are highly social dogs. All of this makes them an extremely popular choice for an addition to the family.
All to say, if you're considering adding a dog to your family, a Golden might be just the dog for you! It's still important to do your research though, and make the choice very mindfully.
And obviously, when he's ready to open his first business, you should probably be fully behind him. With a one treat limit, of course.
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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM.