A heartwarming video capturing the emotional moment a dog realizes a woman has returned home after nearly two months away has gone viral on TikTok.
Shared by @mozysmumma, the clip begins in a serene backyard where the dog is seen lying on the grass near a tree, gazing off into the distance. The clip has had over 76,000 views since it was shared on December 15.
Text overlaid on the video reads: “When you’ve been away for nearly two months and successfully sneak up on him when you walk in the door.”
At first, the pup appears calm, looking away from the camera. Then, in a subtle yet powerful shift, he locks his gaze straight ahead. Without hesitation, he rises and bolts toward the door.
Through the glass, he peers inside, as a hand reaches to open the door. The moment the door swings wide, the dog bounds inside, leaping toward the camera in pure joy.
The caption accompanying the post says: “Did you see his face change when he realized who was back?”
The canine’s reaction is not surprising. A March 2019 study in Scientific Reports found that “dogs can form relationships of comparable qualities with both humans and other dogs,” varying across multiple components depending on the partner.
Similarly, a May 2013 study published in PLOS One explained that the bond between adult dogs and their owners bears a striking resemblance to an infant attachment bond. “Dogs are dependent on human care and their behavior seems specifically geared to engage their owners’ care-giving system,” the study said.
‘This Can’t Be Real’
The dog’s reaction in the viral clip struck a chord with viewers, many of whom flooded the comments with emotional responses.
One user, Shalla 24/7, wrote: “awwwww precious baby,” while @suini.apo simply said: “wow just wow.”
Another commenter, @mc…hunter53, captured the sentiment perfectly: “The moment he’s been dreaming about.”
Others noted the dog’s disbelief, with one remarking: “He’s like ‘this can’t be real,’” and Sofia adding: “Caught ur scent and was doubting himself for a second.”
For some, the clip was overwhelmingly touching—JaneLM admitted: “Lump in my throat the size of an apple. Dogs are the best,” while lori_mcc summed it up: “No one loves us more than our dogs.”
Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.
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