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My wife just sent me this clip, titled “My dogs greeting me after returning from 14 months in Iraq.” This one’s worth two minutes of your time. It’s suitable for work, unless getting all teary eyed at your desk is frowned upon.
Have you ever seen a tail wag that fast?
[Courtesy of andrewsullivan.com.]
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aww!
great clip! thanks so much for posting!
posted by kelly on 10-10-2008 at 4:05 pm
To quote an old saying.
“Dear Lord, make me the kind of person my dog thinks I am.”
Everyone wants to be loved that much.
Made my day.
posted by Patrick B on 10-10-2008 at 4:16 pm
this made me happy.
posted by m on 10-10-2008 at 4:24 pm
I don’t even have a dog; I’m thinking my life may be a tad emptier than I thought. This is so sweet!
posted by adrienne on 10-10-2008 at 4:37 pm
That put a smile on my face!
posted by Jenna on 10-10-2008 at 5:00 pm
Thanks for posting this. Definitley a uplifter after a stressful Friday.
posted by N on 10-10-2008 at 5:09 pm
My Border Collie did the same thing after I returned from school a mere 10 weeks gone. Licky licky da face!
posted by Johnny Cat on 10-10-2008 at 5:27 pm
I imagine if my Dalmatian Minnie were still alive (she passed this summer, 16 great years), she’d have the same reaction when I come home this Thanksgiving. I’ve only been gone 16 weeks, but I can just imagine.
I wonder how my cats will react when I come home. ….Probably not even bother to wake up. Aw, but I still love ‘em.
Made my day here. And made me wish college dorms let you have pets.
posted by Catherine on 10-10-2008 at 6:18 pm
Awww! That made me just a little bit teary. Aren’t pets great!
posted by Pam on 10-10-2008 at 6:21 pm
I once left my Borador with my brother for 3 weeks when I went to a wedding in Michigan, and when I got back she refused to greet me ’til I gave her a cookie. She actually glared at me.
His dogs are much nicer.
posted by steph on 10-10-2008 at 6:21 pm
That was great!!! Those are the happiest dogs in the world and to see the love between the all was the pick me up I needed. Thanks for sharing this
posted by JaneM on 10-11-2008 at 7:32 am
that put a tear in my eye… and is exactly why, although I’ve always liked cats, I like dogs far better. When I was in college, my parents had my dog. I’d call home and they’d hold the phone to her ear. When she heard my voice she’d go nuts. I’m glad this guy finally picked up the tail-wagger! Pretty neat to see!
posted by ann on 10-11-2008 at 11:16 am
This video has made my day. Thanks so much for posting it.
posted by Nikole on 10-11-2008 at 12:53 pm
If you are not tearing up… you are not human.
That was so touching. My cats don’t quite react this exceptionally when I return from a trip… but they still show their excitement more than you’d think they would.
Animals are amazing, humans give them far too little credit.
posted by Renis on 10-11-2008 at 5:19 pm
This video made my night!!! Fantastic!
Animals are the greatest ( I don’t trust people who don’t like animals) Those animals love him so, so much!
Our cat gets excited when we come home from a trip. : )
posted by Erin on 10-11-2008 at 11:41 pm
OMG!
I’m bawling like a baby! LOL
What a terrific clip! I loved it. Can’t wait for my kids to wake up so that I can show them. :D
posted by KathyG on 10-12-2008 at 12:44 pm
That reminds me of my grandfather’s Guidedog Bessie. She entered our lives when I was 3 and even though I only saw her twice a year, she was always excited to see me. Even when she went blind (we had made lots of blind-leading-the-blind jokes)she’d still remember who I was and be excited when I came to visit after 6 months away. I can’t wait to moove into a pet-friendly house and get a dog!
posted by Bec on 10-12-2008 at 6:29 pm
DADDY’S HOME!! :D *doggy hug*
So sweet. This is exactly what I needed after a long crappy day. Thanks!
posted by heather on 10-12-2008 at 11:51 pm
After 14 months in Iraq, I’d jump into his arms, too.
posted by Jo Ann on 10-13-2008 at 12:34 pm
Last week, I saw the video clip of the little boy who’s dad (back from Iraq) came into his classroom to surprise him. And now this. I love it…
posted by Cindy H. on 10-13-2008 at 2:33 pm
This was the cutest video!! My dog gets all excited when we come home, and we’re usually only gone for 8 hours at a time.. haha.. When we go on vacation, he howls, despite being cared for by our neighbor or another family friend.
posted by CK on 10-15-2008 at 12:24 pm
AWESOME – thanks for sharing.
posted by retracmj on 10-17-2008 at 9:25 am
We can only pray that the citizens of America will give as much praise and love to our returning hero’s from Iraq. They are the ones who pay the price for our freedom. The least we can do is honor their return, dead or alive. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video with us here at home.
posted by Rich in Calif on 10-17-2008 at 11:31 pm
This totally made my day!
When my hubby came home from his 14 month deployment to Iraq we filmed the doggie reunion and ,let me tell you, a video really can’t describe the enthusiasm that gets wrapped up in those little furry bodies. If my hubby hadn’t already been on the floor, the dog would have SURELY knocked him over. :)
God bless the companions that love so much everyday…it seems unfair that their lives aren’t longer.
posted by Suzaku on 10-23-2008 at 9:40 am
WoooooW, this is exactly how my dog performs after we return home and he’s an Australian Shepherd, amazing, mine does the kissy, kissy, huggie, huggie just like your doggie here. His name is Sydney and aren’t they wonderful to have and all that unconditional love, nothing better and they only ask you for food and playtime, lots’ of playtime, LOL
Take Care of those 2 sweet doggies
Aussie Hugs and Kisses
posted by Barb on 10-30-2008 at 3:33 pm
Thank you so very much for serving our country!!! With out you guys, we would not have the freedom that we have. Your video was amazing….That made my day. God Bless.
posted by The Martin Family on 10-31-2008 at 6:45 am
OMG….. thanks for the teary eyes hahaha
Thank u for serving our country and being a great daddy to your furbabies hahaha
I am a Firefighter and away from my baby for 24 hours which is long enough…. away from her for 14 months OMG…. her little butt would wiggle right off =]
God Bless and Take Care…. Thanks for posting… I needed that =]
posted by Viv on 11-2-2008 at 11:09 pm
There is no better creature that God made then a dog! And no other better thing to come home to!They are the BEST!
posted by Randie on 11-5-2008 at 11:28 am
Thank you for posting! This just made my night. Welcome home, brother.
posted by Stephanie on 11-7-2008 at 6:37 pm
Great video, what was the song playing in the background?
posted by David on 11-8-2008 at 9:48 am
Thanks for serving in Iraq.
posted by Rod on 11-11-2008 at 9:36 pm
Me and my wife loved this awesome clip.
Thanks for serving our country and putting yourself in harms way for our freedom and saftey.
posted by Mike Mather on 11-12-2008 at 4:33 pm
If we could have a dog for president
the world wouldn’t have ugly wars. That was the best video to view the day after Veterans Day, thank you our furry friends and our fighting men,women military k-9s and dolphins you all make my heart soo proud.
posted by Geneva mcphillips on 11-12-2008 at 11:29 pm
Awwwww this is just great showing how much they missed their daddy.
Welcome home.
posted by Pitbull Lover on 11-14-2008 at 6:09 pm
one word – BEAUTIFUL !!! God Bless !
posted by sharon on 11-15-2008 at 4:10 pm
One word ! BEAUTIFUL !! God Bless
posted by sharon on 11-15-2008 at 4:13 pm
Oh, this is so sweet. Made me almost cry.
posted by Draconis VonTrapp on 11-27-2008 at 4:34 pm
It won’t load! Darn it!
posted by Sara on 11-28-2008 at 12:43 pm
David – That song is called Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) by Green Day. Billie Joe Armstrong sings it as a solo. Great Song for a wonderful video.
I too am wiping the tears from my eyes.
Sara – click on the andrew sullivan link, that’s what I had to do.
posted by Sue on 11-28-2008 at 2:40 pm
Welcome home, soldier! Thank you for your service! My son is off to Afghanistan (just 19), and my fiancee is on is 3rd tour in Iraq. I smiled while the tears rolled down my face as I watched your video; great video, thanks for sharing. God bless America, and our loved ones who are serving! OOH RAH!
posted by Christina on 11-29-2008 at 8:48 pm
Pure love from creature to creature
posted by Vince on 11-29-2008 at 10:05 pm
The tail wags and doggy kisses say it all.
Welcome back and Thank you!
posted by Linda on 11-29-2008 at 10:31 pm
Thank you for keeping us safe at home and the wonderful clip. Animals that I have had always remember those they love!!
posted by marina on 11-29-2008 at 10:58 pm
They say happiness is a warm puppy licking your face….about the only thing better is your own old dog in your face! Thanks – Beautiful!
** Video didn’t load on this page, but came right up when I clicked the yellow hilighed: “Courtesy of andrewsullivan.com.]
posted by Alcy on 11-29-2008 at 11:00 pm
Very very cool video…touched my dog-lovin heart
posted by Pocket on 11-30-2008 at 1:21 am
Great video. From a vet who served in the Gulf in 91′, Thank You for honoring our country with your service. I have two dogs that attack me every time I come home from traveling for a few days for work and it’s one of the greatest feelings in the world. To be gone for 14 months though…I couldn’t even imagine that euphoria.
posted by David on 12-1-2008 at 10:24 am
very touching… I have 2 border collies & this video reminded me so much of them… one putting her paws on the shoulders & the other wanting a belly rub….
posted by aj on 12-21-2008 at 2:45 pm
No wars? Actually, we’d have more. But it would be the leaders doing the fighting, and for all the noise, they’d be over in 3 minutes! No victors, but the pecking order would be settled.
(and with male dogs, it would be like having Clinton back in office. haha)
GREAT video.
posted by jd on 2-10-2009 at 1:34 pm
My late husband and I at one time had two Irish setters, a miniature long-haired dachshund, and two black cats. The little doxie was mine, and Doug used to tell me that he and the older setter would let him know that I was getting home from work a good ten minutes before I arrived. They would go to the front door and just wait! All those animals are in Pet Heaven now; I miss them so much! This is a really nice video and cheered me up today. Thanks!
posted by XiethePiXie on 8-9-2009 at 6:13 pm
yea…Iraq was NOT a fun place to be
posted by armybeef68 on 9-22-2009 at 1:37 pm