They say love can move mountains and, in this case, it’s true. When it comes to being reunited with loved ones, nothing can hold a person back, and that goes for dogs, too. Just watch what this little partially paralyzed dog named Emma does when her dad gets home from a long deployment.
Emma is a pit bull mix who was born with a condition that caused her hind legs to be paralyzed. She was adopted by a couple who foster dogs with special needs for SNARR. After her adoption, Emma developed a very special relationship with her human dad, who serves in the military.
Sometime later, her dad was deployed, and Emma missed him very much. The dog spent her time with her dog siblings and mom, while she waited for the day that her human dad would come back to her.
Six months later Emma heard the footsteps she’d been waiting for. Dad was home! So, she sat at the end of the hall and waited for him to open the front door. As her fur siblings rush ahead to greet their dad, Emma scoots toward him as fast as she can, then waits patiently for him to pick her up for a big hug.
As the other dogs jump and dance around dad’s feet in excitement, Emma can only sit and wait her turn. It’s heartwarming to see the happiness of all three dogs but there is something about Emma sitting there patiently that will especially tug at your heart.
About the sweet reunion, her mom, Melissa Proctor Swanson, said, “Emma and her papa had a really special relationship! When he went, it tore a hole in her heart. She will typically be waiting for me to pick her up at the end of the hallway at the point where the door into the house opens. This time, however, when her father entered the room, she went straight to him!”
She also said, “My husband has been absent for the past half a year. Just before he departed, we adopted a special needs puppy with a terrible birth defect. We are long-term foster parents for SNARR, which is an animal rescue organization for animals with special needs.”
Since this video was taken, Emma has had surgery to amputate her legs so that she can get around easier. We’re sure she’s thrilled about that. The little dog has a huge spirit and lets nothing hold her back.
We hope you enjoyed this sweet reunion video. As always, please feel free to share it with your friends.
Del says
So BEAUTIFUL !! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Carmen says
This is such a true heart warming story. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for serving. God bless you all.
Jannie Walker says
Such a lovely story
Mike henninger says
A true hero in many different ways. What a special puppy. What a blessed family!
Carol says
Such a sweet girl and awesome reunion. What a wonderful couple to foster her. This makes me cry with joy 🥹
Suzy Lawson says
Oh such a beautiful story whawhat wonderful people Emma and the other babies have for parents they r blessed God has blessed each and everyone of these babies and their mama n daddy thank yall from the bottom of my heart ❤️ such love and understanding and passion
Vicki says
MAY THE GREAT LORD ABOVE BLESS
YOUR BEAUTIFUL HEARTS FOR THE
INCREDIBLE LOVE YOU NOT ONLY
SHOW YOUR BABIES BUT FOR SHARING THIS WITH ALL OF US!
Thank You Vicki Schumacher
Consuelo says
It just makes me cry dogs are. The best in this crazy world.
Jeanette says
Thank you so much and you can see the love that is given to these family members
Is there somewhere that I can donate towards a hind wheelchair? I know they make them.
Ester says
Just made me smile between the dogs and their dad they are so beautiful! ❤️🐕🦺💖
Pixiebytes says
Beautiful caring people. Caring to serve the country and to serve special needs pups. Bless you!
Karen Ricard says
Was so beautiful seeing this video. Gave me happy tears