Woman Realizes She’s Driving Behind the Doggy Day Care Bus: ‘Life Is Sweet’

A woman has shared a sight that you most definitely don’t see every day on the road: a school bus filled with dogs.

At first, only a golden retriever can be seen, but then Laura Van Geel (@lvg23) zooms in, and there are at least over 10 canines in the vehicle. The clip, captioned, “Life is sweet when you’re driving behind your local doggy day care school bus at drop-off hour,” has racked up over 903,000 views since it was shared on October 8.

The heartwarming footage has also gathered more than 211,000 likes and over 830 comments—many from people who envy Van Geel.

“Seriously this is the most wholesome video I’ve seen all week,” posted one user, and another wrote: “I would follow this bus all day.”

A third comment with 13,400 likes read: “I would protect that bus with my life.”

A fourth described it as: “The most precious cargo.”

It is no wonder the video has sent the internet into a frenzy, as research has revealed that dogs remain the most popular pets in the U.S., according to Statista, followed by cats and freshwater fish.

In the latest survey last year, about 65 million households owned at least one dog. More than 66 percent of Americans, or roughly 87 million households, reported owning at least one pet, marking a 10 percent increase since the survey began in 1988.

However, in an era where working from home is the norm, some owners may be reluctant to send their dog to a day care center.

However, the American Kennel Club (AKC) says that there are many benefits for attendees. Dogs can join from 12 to 16 weeks, once they have received their key vaccines, and then they can learn how to socialize, exercise, and most importantly, the “right behaviors,” along with simple commands such as sit, stay, and name recall.

Day cares may also give owners peace of mind, knowing their dog is having fun in a safe and supervised environment. Along with helping them thrive with a consistent routine, owners will know that pups are creatures of habit, so day care offers exactly that.

The AKC adds that routines help dogs “understand what is expected of them, which can in turn help reinforce good behavior, reduce anxiety, and increase your dog’s confidence.”

Newsweek previously spoke to a man who runs a doggy day care and drives an identical bus. He said that the journey to the park is completely different to the return trip.

Dog walker Denzel told Newsweek: “After running around like crazy at the park, they’re usually pretty wiped out. The ride back is much calmer—most of them are napping, and it’s way quieter.”

Newsweek reached out to @lvg23 for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.

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