When a man turned up at the Animal Care Centre of NYC to claim American Bully Jose, shelter staff quickly worked out what was going on.
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00:00 When an owner reclaims their lost dog from the shelter, a reunification process must be followed to ensure the dog's ownership.
00:06 But sometimes that process is just a formality when it's this obvious that the dog belongs to the person.
00:12 Jose came into Manhattan ACC two weeks ago when he was found wandering alone in the Bronx.
00:17 We shared his story on ACC's TikTok because at 135 pounds, he was an adorable gentle giant that was too endearing to not share.
00:25 His video landed on the FYP of his owner Mecca, who had been tirelessly searching for him across New York City for the past week.
00:31 Upon seeing the video, Mecca reached out to us, revealing that Jose's real name is Mecca Jr.
00:37 Mecca had feared that Mecca Jr. had been stolen and spent the past week posting flyers and scouring every corner in search of his beloved fur son.
00:45 We noticed Mecca Jr. in several videos on Mecca's account, prompting us to urge him to visit the shelter as soon as possible.
00:53 The following morning, Mecca was at our shelter bright and early, and as soon as Jose saw him,
00:57 he shed his gentle, aloof demeanor, revealing his true wiggly and goofy self.
01:01 He showered his dad with non-stop hugs while the necessary paperwork was completed.
01:06 After taking a few photos, Mecca and Mecca Jr. headed home to enjoy the rest of the beautiful sunny day together.
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