At this point in my life, I’ve come to the conclusion that one thing is by far the most important in life, and that is love. Whether it is the love of a spouse, a parent, a child, a friend, pretty much anyone, every single one of us needs to feel loved to really live a complete and fulfilling life.

The love of a pet counts too and no animal is more adoring than a dog; “man’s best friend,” for a reason. They don’t hold people accountable, only giving out their love when it is deserved. Dogs just love us no matter what, as long as we give them plenty of treats and some love back in return. In a not-so-ironic twist, dogs also seem to be the happiest creatures on Earth!

This clip shows exactly how unconditional that love is, as this poor dog has gone without his owner for a total of three years. In that long span, clearly this puppy never forgot his original owner and missed him.

When the owner first approaches, the cute dog freezes instantly as if he can’t believe it is really happening. Seconds later, he gets the scent and realizes that his old buddy is back home to join him once more.