Heartwarming moment Morrison’s security guard holds an umbrella over golden retriever as it waited for its owner outside supermarket in pouring rain
- Ethan Dearman stood in the Glasgow rain to shelter Freddie the golden retriever
- The Morrison’s security guard held an umbrella as Freddie relaxed underneath
- Heartwarming photo has been described as ‘the cutest’ as it’s shared online
A supermarket security guard has won the internet’s hearts as he stood in the pouring rain to shelter a patient dog.
Morrisons security worker Ethan Dearman was photographed braving the elements outside the supermarket in Giffnock, Glasgow on Sunday.
The picture, taken by Mel Gracie, 25, shows Mr Dearman holding a green umbrella over golden retriever Freddie, who is relaxing underneath.
Ethan Dearman sheltered Freddie the golden retriever from the rain outside Morrison’s in Glasgow on Sunday
Tattoo artist Mel Gracie’s adorable post has been shared more 15,000 times since she shared it on Sunday evening
Ethan Dearman braved the elements on Sunday
Tattoo artist Miss Gracie’s post has been shared more than 15,000 times since she shared it on Sunday evening.
She wrote to followers: ‘Shout out to this @Morrisons security man keeping this good boy dry.
‘He said “well you never know how dogs feel about the rain”.’
The selfless act came amid a yellow weather warning for downpours in Scotland.
Despite the downpours, the keen gamer doesn’t regret looking after Freddie.
Mr Dearman later quoted Miss Gracie’s tweet, telling his followers: ‘Looks like I made a lot of people happy today.’
One user, named Jenny, replied: ‘You have! What a lovely, thoughtful thing to see.
‘Morrisons are lucky to have you as this picture is an amazing advert for them. I hope they give you a bonus because you deserve one.’
Miss Gracie’s post, which has racked up more than 114,000 likes, has delighted social media users.
Danika Ripley wrote: ‘This is the cutest! Well done, Ethan!’
Paul Malyon added: ‘Nice work Ethan!’
And Ellie Wixon said: ‘Awww this is so sweet!’
Freddie’s owner also responded, thanking Ethan and sharing a snap of the dog as a puppy.
David Cherry replied, saying: ‘Thanks to security man @dearmanethan for putting the umbrella over Freddie when it started to rain!
‘So kind! He’s always so nice to my brother Stuart, my Dad and our Freddie!’