The Kennel Club: Mailman Adopts Vietnam Veteran’s Dog After Learning of His Passing

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June 10, 2025

For three years, postal worker Ian Burke delivered mail to an elderly, wheelchair-bound Vietnam veteran and his dog, Floyd. Over time, during his daily rounds, he grew to look forward to seeing the pair.

Screenshot via KHOU 11 / YouTube

When Burke’s route changed last year, he lost touch with them—until the mail carrier who took over let him know the veteran had passed away and that Floyd was now at an animal shelter. Burke knew immediately that he had to become Floyd’s new dad.

He headed straight to the Linda McNatt Animal Adoption Center, where Floyd had ended up. He told KHOU 11 News, “I went down the shelter at about 10 a.m. is when they opened. I got there at 9:50 to make sure I was first in line.”

Screenshot via KHOU 11 / YouTube

Burke believes the veteran would be happy knowing his beloved dog ended up with someone who cared, adding, “It’s one of the best things that the postal service inadvertently issued me.”

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The Linda Mcnatt Animal Adoption Center is full. If you are looking for a dog to adopt in the area, please reach out to the shelter.

Denton Animal Support Foundation

The City of Denton Animal Shelter is FULL

Large dogs are overflowing the kennels and they are running out of space. Adoptions have been painfully slow, and these big-hearted pups are patiently waiting for the loving homes they truly deserve.

If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your life, now is the time to open your heart and home. There are so many amazing dogs—young, old, playful, mellow—each one just hoping for a second chance.