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(33,471 posts) Mon May 18, 2026, 04:52 PM Monday

The reunion of two loyal friends after a long separation - A Ukrainian soldier & his dog. [View all]

â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹The reunion of two loyal friends after a long separation â€“ a Ukrainian soldier and his dog.

First, the dog seemed to scold him for being away so long. Then it started hugging him.

Iâ€™m not crying. Something just got in my eye.
— Maria Drutska (@mariadrutska.bsky.social) 2026-05-18T12:48:03.086Z

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The reunion of two loyal friends after a long separation - A Ukrainian soldier & his dog. [View all] red dog 1 Monday OP

Very heartwarming. Thank you red dog 1 debm55 Monday #1

I am crying with joy!.......................... Lovie777 Monday #2

I was just going to post this and checked to see if someone already had. sheshe2 Monday #3

That slow walk by, the turn and uncovering and finally the welcome. Ohhh, thaat was powerful! erronis Monday #4

Putins human garbage and so is Trump. BradBo Monday #5

The love of a dog. calimary Monday #6

I read a quote Skittles Monday #8

Yep! calimary Monday #9

they need a good sniff to confirm Skittles Monday #7

That was good to see. Thank you RD1. patphil Monday #10

A dog and his boy. Swede Monday #11

Lovely! Ty electric_blue68 Yesterday #12