Goodbyes are incredibly challenging. When you truly love someone, the duration of separation—whether it’s a week, a month, or even a year—doesn’t change the feeling of emptiness you experience. For dogs, the struggle is even deeper. They often stand by the door, look out the window, and pace the yard, waiting for their beloved owners to return, completely unaware they are seeing them for the last time in a while. This was the case for Murphy, a family’s cherished dog, when his mom, Janna, had to leave for military duties.
Murphy Couldn’t Believe His Eyes
It’s safe to say that Jenna and her dog, Murphy, are soulmates, having created countless beautiful memories together. It wasn’t easy for Janna to leave Murphy behind at her parents’ house in Salem, Ohio, when military training called her away. The two spent eight long months apart, eagerly marking off each day until they would reunite. Janna expressed her feelings in a heartfelt Instagram post: “Anyone who tells you breakups are hard has never loved and had to leave a dog.” Knowing the heartbreak would be profound, she cherished the good memories they shared.
“Thank you so, so, so much for being the best roommate I could’ve dreamed of, for only destroying two pairs of my Nikes, for being the only running buddy I need, for being an amazing vacuum, and for giving me the chance to be your big spoon every night I go to sleep,” she reminisced.
Finally, eight months passed, and the long-awaited day of reunion arrived. Janna returned to Ohio, anticipating a joyous reception from Murphy, but to her surprise, he hesitated. Initially confused, Murphy kept his distance until Janna called out his name. Slowly, he approached, still unaware that the person before him was his beloved mom.
After finally recognizing the familiar scent he had missed for so long, Murphy quickly switched to his wiggle mode, showering his mom with cuddles and kisses. His excitement even caused him to knock Janna to the ground, but that was the last thing on her mind.
After all this time apart, the two were finally reunited, and that was all that truly mattered. The heartwarming video of Janna and Murphy quickly went viral, touching the hearts of millions around the globe. Indeed, there’s nothing quite like the love of a dog.
