A dog owner from the United Kingdom filmed their pup’s reaction to getting picked up from boarding after they went away on vacation, and internet users can’t cope with how wholesome it is.
In a viral TikTok video shared in October by @goldenboyrory, the golden retriever from Yorkshire is filmed in the exact moment he realizes his owners are back from their vacation, and his reaction is every bit as sweet as you would expect.
The pup, Rory, immediately starts running out of the fence toward his parents, jumping all over them as he wags his tail uncontrollably, trying to give both the same amount of attention as he struggles to contain his excitement.
“Our golden retriever’s reaction to us picking him up after our holiday,” reads layover text in the clip. The caption adds: “Name a better feeling than your dog being happy to see you. The happiest golden retriever you ever saw! We missed you Rory B.”
Newsweek reached out to @goldenboyrory for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case.
Rory can be seen running toward his parents outside the fence. His owners picked him up from boarding after going away on holiday and his reaction melted hearts on social media.
@goldenboyrory
As if scenes like this weren’t enough to proof how much dogs can love their owners, science says that, when pups are close to their humans, they release oxytocin. This is a hormone linked to positive emotional states, which is comparable to love. But do they also miss us when we are away?
Georgia-based veterinarian Dr. Jess Kirk says on Vet Explains Pets that dogs have the ability to remember their owners, even after being separated for long periods of time. Not only that, they can also remember experiences, negative and positive.
Canines have a sense of smell that is estimated to be between 10,000 and 100,000 times better than that of humans, which is what makes them remember our scent, even after being away for a long time.
This means that, even after being adopted by a new family, and forming new attachments, they are still likely to remember their previous owners, and the experiences they shared together.
Dogs have also been found to have favorite humans, and you can tell who their special person is by their behavior around them. Surprisingly, it is not always their owner; in fact, it can also be their sitter, a grandparent, or even a friend.
An article previously published by Newsweek said signs that you are a dog’s favorite include seeking proximity to you, wagging their tail at you, keeping eye contact, rubbing their face all over you, following you around, and just generally feeling comfortable around you.
However, if you are not your pet’s favorite, don’t worry! You can easily become so by spending time with them while creating positive experiences through playing feeding, and lots of petting.
The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 247,000 views and 8,430 likes on the platform.
One user, Allan, commented: “My dogs are like that if I’ve come back from putting the bins out.”
LaurenElizabeth added: “Just here to say that it’s okay for our dogs to stay somewhere for a short time as long as they are well taken care of and they enjoy their time. we would know if they don’t like where they are staying.”
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