An employee manning the window during a routine Dunkin’ run got the surprise of her morning when the next customer was none other than a miniature therapy horse named George. And George wasn’t horsing around; he was on his best behavior waiting for some Munchkins, and the internet can’t stop smiling.
This Dunkin’ employee has likely seen her fair share of backseat dogs waiting for treats, but based on her stunned expression when she saw George at her window, this was her first encounter of the equine variety. And George cuts quite the figure with his snow-white mane and jaunty black cap. He waits unfazed for his order and allows the employee to feed him by hand while she shrieks in amazement.
“He’s more polite than most people,” commented one admirer.
“Now I need a car horse,” admitted another.
The sweet employee also commented, “Omg I’m famous, it was so nice meeting you!” She then posted her own video of meeting George to her account. Her reaction to feeding the dapper horse is priceless.
But George does more than run on Dunkin’. He’s also a therapy horse who spends time visiting healthcare facilities to spread joy, wearing extra-large purple angel wings.
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The Other Service Animal
You probably picture a dog when you think of a service animal — but it’s not the only option. Miniature horses can also be individually trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability and, when reasonable, must be accommodated much like service dogs.
These tiny but mighty helpers work similarly to their canine counterparts. They can guide people with visual impairments, provide balance and stability during dizzy spells, retrieve dropped items or medication, and even help ground someone during a panic attack. Like any service animal, they must be highly trained, calm in public, and completely responsive to their handler.
Miniature horses may be small (most stand under 3 feet tall), but their impact is anything but. These gentle animals are increasingly being used as therapy companions, offering comfort, emotional support, and stress relief to both children and adults in places like hospitals, schools, and crisis centers.
Their calm, non-threatening presence makes them especially helpful for trauma recovery and special-education settings. Therapy minis are also impressively trained — they can navigate elevators, visit patients bedside, and even perform simple tricks to engage and encourage interaction.
For many people, especially those going through difficult moments, a quiet visit from a tiny horse can be unexpectedly powerful — proof that healing sometimes comes in very small, very sweet packages.
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.