Leaving for any amount of time is tough on our furry friends, there’s no two ways about that. They miss us terribly when we’re away, and they don’t care where we’re going, they just wish they could come.
On Tuesday, June 4th, one Great Pyrenees got to see her dad for the first time in a month after he left for military business. As per usual, the welcome home between the two of them was heartwarming and definitely enough to make a few people cry:
@jessadrlngReplying to @🎀lil peeps version🎀 After 1 month not seeing each other 🥹 #fyp #viral #militaryhomecoming #militaryspouse #militarylife #greatpyrenees
I don’t see too many Great Pyrenees pups that aren’t working a farm, so @jessadrlng’s pup is interesting for lots of reasons. And she’s beautiful!
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The pup is this video is named Kinsley, and she’s a year old. Her parents devote a lot of time to keeping her busy when they get home from their jobs; they have no choice. If they’re not working, a Great Pyrenees needs a lot of both mental and physical stimulation to stay manageable.
They’re doing a great job with Kinsley, though, and she obviously loves them a lot. After being away for a month with the military, this pup was sick and tired of her dad not being around anymore. When he finally got to come home, as we can all see in the video, she was over the moon. Even before she saw him, her mom was hyping her up so much!
Should military families have dogs?
Having a career in the military will sometimes mean that you have to be away from your home, family, and pets for long periods of time. It’s not your fault by any means – the military can be kind of unpredictable, and because of the unpredictable nature of the career, many second guess getting pets.
A sudden exit can definitely be jarring for a dog, and there’s no question that they’ll miss you when you’re gone. If you’re a single pet parent in the military, it might be tougher to have a dog, but you can make it work by housing them with friends or family. An entire family, though, can have a dog with no issues: the pup has plenty of people to keep them company. Some bases may have rules about what dogs you can have, though, so be careful before selecting one!
Dogs are actually a wonderful tool for veterans: they’re often used as therapy animals for veterans suffering from PTSD. Additionally, if someone comes home with different medical needs, a service dog can be used to help alert them to oncoming problems. And, if you have to leave again, you can rest easy knowing your reunion when you get back will be sweet as can be!
