When a man named James Wathern was admitted to the hospital after his health declined rapidly, the compassionate staff, deciding to ignore the facility’s no-pets policy, did some research to track down their patient’s beloved dog, an elderly Chihuahua named Bubba.

The generous people at the Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter ultimately coordinated the reunion, and it was clearly an emotional moment for everyone involved.

Bubba excitedly climbed on top of his owner, tail wagging away, and James’ face immediately lit up. It’s so clear that both missed each other dearly. Such a beautiful moment to witness.

Such a sweet, sincere friendship between those two! What’s even better than the amazing moment they shared in the clip is the fact that the pair is reportedly doing great – both are eating regularly and steadily improving. Friendship and love can sometimes be the best medicine.

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Chris and Mariesa Hughes have eight dogs at home, which can definitely make it hectic. When they do have free time, they spend part of that visiting hospitals with their two therapy pit bulls, Gremlin and Stig.

Often, they visited their Godfather, uncle Bill, who resided at a skilled nursing facility for end of life care.

“I think for him to see any dog, he’s really happy…makes him feel like himself again,” says Mariesa.

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