There are any number of reasons that pets are given up by their owners; often it's an owner's last resort, leading to much heartbreak. A new baby, a move, or perhaps behavioral problems (the most reported reason, according to PETA). But that wasn't the case for a Kansas City man whose dog was his best friend.
KMBC 9 News reports that the unnamed Kansas City resident had lost his job and subsequently his home, which forced him into the position of having to give up his pup despite his reservations. One year later, presumably in a more secure financial position to be able to care for the dog, he searched for the orphaned pup. A Great Plains SPCA spokesperson said that the dog had been placed with multiple homes temporarily, but that ultimately none were working out.
When the man finally located his pup, their heartwarming reunion was caught on camera. "It was just immediate — the dog remembered him," SPCA's Rachel Hodgson told KMBC. "The dog knew him, [his] owner's still in love with him, so it's just really incredible."
Charging his former owner, the dog nearly knocked him over with excitement as he ran into his arms. Witness this incredible moment for yourself below.
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