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Social media users can't get enough of a dog enjoying his first pup cup, which a restaurant staffer offered him.
While the people in West Town, Chicago, may be familiar with Bartoli's Pizzeria, the dogs in the neighborhood are far more familiar with Stacy Roszak, who works at the restaurant. When a pup walks past or stops to take a look, Roszak is sure to slide the pickup window open and offer them fuss and plenty of treats.
The window has developed certain regulars, namely a sweet pit bull mix named Juice and Cali, who regularly comes dressed in her best pearls. Of course, Roszak loves each customer equally, telling Newsweek that "all the puppies" are her favorites.
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Every now and then, the restaurant, owned by Brian Tondryk, is visited by a brand-new customer, such as Bruno, the boxer mix who made his first appearance at the window this week. It was not only his first time meeting Roszak but also his first-ever pup cup.
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It was certainly a momentous occasion for everyone in attendance. He sat outside the window so patiently before being rewarded with the delicious treat.
"The doggie window was opened because of Covid, and then I just started passing out treats to dogs that stopped by after that. We've given treats and pup cups to too many dogs to even count now," Roszak said.
Videos of the canine customers are regularly shared on a dedicated TikTok account, @pizzadoggietreats, and they often go viral. A clip showing Bruno's first experience of a pup cup has delighted social media users, leading to more than 273,500 views and 39,000 likes on TikTok.
The caption alongside the clip reads, "Bruno's 1st pup cup and 1st time at the window."
He certainly appeared to enjoy his pup cup, as he demolished the cream within seconds. It was a much-deserved reward for being a certified good boy.
If getting to meet so many dogs every day wasn't fun enough, Roszak loves sharing the clips on TikTok and making people's days.
She said: "Everyone loves the videos we share, and they bring joy to so many people. We're just a pizzeria, but this is a major perk of the job."
Indeed, internet users are obsessed with the visitors who stop by the window, whether they're regular customers or first-timers. Roszak has undoubtedly gained plenty of four-legged friends across the neighborhood, including corgis, golden retrievers, Newfoundlands, spaniels, and even Great Danes.
Since the clip of Bruno getting his first-ever pup cup went viral, it has amassed over 370 comments on TikTok so far.
One comment reads, "All the first time pups seem like they automatically know what this window brings."
Another TikTok user wrote, "Bruno is starstruck and can't believe all the other pups were right about the nice window lady."
While another commenter joked, "I am no expert, but I think he indeed wanted that pupcup."
Update 21/3/25, 13:58 p.m. ET: This article was updated with new information about the pickup window.
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