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Boy Reunited With Beloved Lost Dog: Sweetest Video of the Day

Have the tissues ready – but don’t worry, they’re happy tears. A family in Byron, New York let their Pug “Piper” out to go potty in November, and to their…

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Have the tissues ready - but don't worry, they're happy tears.

A family in Byron, New York let their Pug "Piper" out to go potty in November, and to their dismay Piper never came back. The family hunted for the dog for weeks with no luck. Just as they were giving up hope they received a phone call that a dog that looked like Piper was picked up and taken into the local animal shelter. The mom, April, went to the shelter and picked Piper up.

This is where the heartstrings get tugged. Piper was a gift for April's son Carter's 12th birthday. Carter didn't know the dog had been found so April and Piper surprised Carter after school. April caught the reunion on camera and the reactions are pretty priceless. Here's your heartwarming moment of the day:

Jackson Blue has been on Boston airwaves for over 20 years. He is a foodie family person with a passion for having fun forever. Jackson likes to write about food, restaurants, Massachusetts and Boston happenings.