A rescue dog gave his new dad a very enthusiastic welcome home after their first week-long separation.

Mark O’Neill and his Staffordshire Bull Terrier Patch, have a special bond and the two are rarely separated since Mark and his partner Kerrigan adopted the dog last year from the Scottish SPCA. Patch came in to the shelter as a stray and had spent 5 months there before Mark and Kerrigan took him home.

When the 27-year-old recently had to spend a week away from Patch, Kerrigan knew their reunion would be something special so she made sure to have her camera ready. Boy, was she right! Patch completely loses it when the door opens and he sees Mark standing there.

Rescue dogs have so much love to give! Share this joyous family reunion with your friends!