When a 60kg American Bully was found alone in the Bronx, he was taken into the the Animal Care Centre of NYC.
Staff and volunteers quickly fell in love with the gentle giant, deciding to name him Jose.
The search for his family
Loveable Jose had clearly experienced the care of a family, so they felt certain that someone must be looking for him.
They shared his story on TikTok, hoping he might reach the right person.
Thankfully, they received a message from a man named Mecca, who had been desperately searching for his beloved four-legged friend. Fearing he had been stolen, Mecca was overjoyed when he saw the post on social media.
A surprising reunion
He made plans to visit the shelter the next morning, where shelter staff would check for proof that Jose did in fact belong to him.
But on arrival, they quickly decided to abandon their usual protocol.
As soon as he saw his human dad, Jose - who is actually named Mecca Jr. - jumped straight up to give him a hug. The sweet-natured boy just couldn't contain his excitement at the reunion, and there was no doubt that the two were family.
Seeing Mecca Jr.'s instant recognition of the man, shelter staff knew that the reunion protocol they usually follow would be a mere formality. The inseparable pair went off happily, overjoyed to together once again.
