YAPPY ENDING: Family Overjoyed As Lost Dog Comes Home

This is the moment a family in central China cannot contain their joy at the shock of their missing pet dog returning home.

The family – not named in local media in Nanyang, Henan Province – feared the worst when their pup, called Mimi, wandered off.

But amazingly four days later she waltzed back into the family’s yard as if she had only been away a few minutes.

Footage of the prodigal pup’s return shows how she was so casual about the family didn’t notice her at first.

Then when they realised she was back they can be heard shrieking in joy as they scoop Mimi up into their arms to welcome her home.

Family excitedly embraces dog that was lost in Nanyang, Henan in China, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. The animal was lost for four days. (MAO133920/AsiaWire)

The tearful reunion – filmed on 23rd January – shows the whole family, including two other dogs, sharing in the celebrations.

Videos of the happy ending were later shared on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, and netizens were apparently touched by the family’s warm welcome.

User ‘Serein’ commented: “Kind people, you have so many dogs in your family and you have not abandoned them. You guys are really kind. I hope you and your family are all happy.”

Dog returns home after being lost for four days in Nanyang, Henan in China, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. The family excitedly embraced the dog to celebrate. (MAO133920/AsiaWire)

And user ‘gray’ said: “Dad is so happy that he can’t speak, it’s great for dogs to have masters like you.”