Posted on 11/16/2009 7:50:32 PM PST by Steelfish
A Moving Video Showing An Excited Dog Welcoming A Soldier Home From Afghanistan Has Become A YouTube Hit.
Six-year-old Gracie, a golden retriever, is seen jumping into the lap of her beloved master Lieutenant Andrew Schmidt, rolling over and wriggling in joy after he returned safely to his home in Springfield, Virginia, USA.
The video was shot by his wife Jen, who opens the door of their house to let out a barking Gracie for the emotional homecoming.
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First I’ve seen it.
Thanks for posting.
My first time seeing it too, and thanks.
I appreciate the post I had not seen it. Thank you for posting so adorable. What fun to see the Golden just knowing and loving that Dad’s home!!
What a cool video! My first time seeing it as well. Glad you re-posted. Thank you!
Very nice. Welcome home.
Now, let’s get a video of a rabid pit bull or two chomping on Malik Hasan’s bacon grease soaked gonads.......I’d really like that!
OK — hanky at the ready (when it comes to our guys and gals and homecomings I lose it at the drop of a hat)...
Here goes...
My dog got excited just hearing the audio. There must be something in the frequency of that particular joy-bark that’s as easily understood and communicated to dogs as laughter is to humans.
Great video, I hadn’t seen it either.
I have a Golden too, they are such happy and loving dog.
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