Man flies from Seattle Washington, reunites with dog: photo

A son was determined to reconnect with his late father’s dog – and then a happy reunion took place, a photo shows.

Michael Cook Jr. flew thousands of miles from Washington to Mississippi before enjoying the emotional moment.

“Alex smothered him in kisses and love,” the Humane Society of South Mississippi told McClatchy News in a June 20 email. “Alex couldn’t get enough of him. It was as if he couldn’t believe his eyes. He was so happy. Nothing but licks and tail flicks.”

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Alex the dog arrived at the shelter on June 8, after the death of his owner. During his stay, the “sweet and calm” dog was known for his love of soft beds and cuddles.

While Alex waited “patiently” in the shelter, someone had big plans for him.

“His owner’s son, even though he lives out of state, was determined to bring Alex home,” the animal organization wrote on Facebook. “After traveling 2,650 miles from Seattle and going through the challenges of losing a loved one, he finally made it to our shelter.”

Then Cook bent down to reach Alex, who fondled him. The “heartwarming” reunion took its toll on Facebook users, including several who said they couldn’t get enough of the happy ending.

The good news also resonated with shelter workers in Gulfport, a city along the Mississippi coast.

“It brought tears to their eyes,” the shelter wrote. “We see thousands of pets end up in shelters every year after being abandoned, surrendered or neglected as owners, so we get to see someone finally honor the commitment to their pet made for an uplifting day.”

This story was originally published June 21, 2024 11:46 am.