A Grandpa's Wife of 63 Years Dies, So His Family Got Him a Puppy…Prepare the Tissues

After losing his wife and his dog all within four months, an old man receives a puppy and his reaction is priceless

By Elizabeth Freda Aug 11, 2014 6:26 PMTags

Puppies are one of our favorite things, so when we heard there was a viral video out there involving the tiny, uncoordinated dogs, our hearts melted. Little did we know we'd also need a lot of tissues and a hug afterward, because this video includes an adorable old man as well. Game over. 

YouTube user Davy Vanhaesendonck uploaded the video on Aug. 5, and it's already creeping close to 2 million views. According to the video's description, Vanhaesendonck's grandfather lost his wife "after a short, but intense disease" took her life. Within four months, he also lost his dog.

The video description reads:

After a marriage of 63 years together, grandma past away on July 26th 2014 after a short, but intense disease. Grandpa also lost his doggy all within 4months. To give him energy and the courage to continue his life... We gave him this present. A moment filled with emotions!

When it rains, it pours for Vanhaesendonck's grandfather. However, the family decided to turn things around for him. They did so in the form of a brand new puppy named Snoopy. JUST LOOK AT THE SHEER JOY THIS PUPPY HAS BROUGHT.

YouTube / Davy Vanhaesendonck
YouTube / Davy Vanhaesendonck

We're not sure if the new puppy cured all of this grandpa's sorrows, but hopefully he came pretty close. We think gifting one another puppies could cure a lot of issues...Just think about it. And feel free to send some puppies our way.

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