It may not get any more joyous than this:
The following videos feature dogs welcoming home their owners after having not seen their owners in a very long time. Why?
Because these owners are soldiers returning from battle.
Ready to cry? Ready to laugh? Ready to stand up and cheer? You'll never see creatures more excited than the canines features in these pieces of footage.
Although the soldiers themselves aren't very far behind in terms of excitement...
1. Dog Reunites With Soldier
A man and his dogs reunite poignantly after his return from Iraq.
2. Dog Greets Returning Soldier
A dog greets his owner in this video, having not seen the soldier for 6 months. It's moving, awesome stuff.
3. Huskies Greet Returning Soldier
Think these dogs are happy to see their returning owner?!? Watch the happy reunion now!
4. Dogs Greet Military Owners, Go CRAZY
Prepare to bawl your eyes out. This is a video of dogs greeting their military owners upon the latter returning home from overseas.
5. Dog Welcomes Home Soldier Owner
In this amazing video, a dog goes to fetch his tennis ball. When he returns, his soldier of an owner has returned. Watch for the reaction now.
6. Golden Retriever Welcomes Veteran Owner Home
The owner of this Golden Retriever just returned from Afghanistan. And it's safe to say the dog is happy to welcome her home.