After his owner lost 50 lbs. during a stint in the hospital, Willie the dog almost didn’t recognize him.

But when he took a whiff of his owner’s hands and realized it was him, he couldn’t handle his excitement any further.

According to a story in Life With Dogs, owner Shane Godfrey found Willie abandoned as a pup sometime last year and saved him from the streets.

The two have been together ever since.

So when Godfrey came home noticeably skinnier, Willie appeared a bit skeptical of this newfound man. But for dogs, the smell doesn’t lie, and Willie found himself happily reunited.

Watch the heartwarming video here!

Images via Shane Godfrey 

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