He lost his dog and just missed hugging dogs. “It’s enough to make a grown man cry”

.....Her tail is wagging before he's off his bike....."here comes my boy"

The fact that the dog's tail was already wagging tells that they have been hugging, kissing, and doing it all the time !

He clearly misses his dog. Hopefully his parents got him another dog.

The way kid runs away after hugging the dog, he knows he shouldn't be there but he risks it for a quick hug and thats so precious.

hes a hug Burgler

This child is filled with compassion & love. His parents should be so proud of him. I can watch this video over and over and it totally melts me. Kudos to his parents.

**Kid trespasses** Doggo: Legal **Kid leaves immediately after few seconds of hugging** Doggo: hey that's illegal

This is how neighbors should act. Yes he shouldn’t have went into their garage but it was innocent and kind. Instead of pitching a fit they reacted with the same kindness he showed their dog. Kindness and understanding go a long way.

Little boy: OMG A DOG 😀💕 Dog: OMG A CHILD 😀💕

Some people don't realize how important it is to a child to have a pet of their own. Dogs have been a part of my life all my life and I'm 67 years old. I could probably name every dog I've ever had.

My dog would be gone if I left my garage door open like that 🤣

He didn't choose the hug life, The hug life chose him.

Drive by hugging. Hug and run. Ok that's all I've got.

"how often do you want the hug to be played?" inside edition: "YES"

More kids like that and humanity MIGHT be ok.

Notice how the dogs tail is already wagging. She knows him lol he’s over all the time 😂

“He came over and *stole* a hug lol 😂😂🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤣

I love how the dog watches him leave like "I'll see you tomorrow kiddo".

Drive by hugs is what we all need. Get him another dog and he can take it on play dates with the neighbors dog.

Someone should get him a new puppy

1:15 reporter: “josh’s beloved dog, bella, died a year ago” *THE MUSIC:* 💥⛑💃🏽🔪👺🧨☄️

This is one of the best ways to mourn: honour the one you loved by giving more love.

This is what life should be about. We need more of this.

"It's a neighborhood kid"... ya think? I thought he biked from kansas to hug a dog.

“ hes allowed at any time” 3 am The dogs owner: hes back again honey

When you have a dog, you have a best friend. I still miss mine, and this really moves me. Such a sweet kid and doggo

I need stories like this every once in awhile. The news takes such an emotional toll on me that I have to go radio silent every couple of months where I actively avoid any/all news because it has such a profoundly negative effect on me. But these little gems give me a little glimmer of hope when it comes to humanity. I know this video isn’t that deep but maybe I’m not the only one who feels this way! 💜

Kid: *breaks into garage* Me: *about to call cops* Kid: *hugs doggo* Me: his sins have been forgiven...

The only crime he committed was stealing everyone’s hearts 🥺🥰

This is called doing the wrong thing for totally valid reasons. I love kids.

why not get this kid a new puppy seriously he deserves it

The dog obviously knew the kid I wonder how many times the kid sneak just to get hug. I was shock that the dog didn't follow him tho

I immediately teared up when it was said his dog died. All of us who love animals know the pain of losing them and knowing that he found this friend that helped fill that hole left from losing his dog really got me.

That’s a good kid right there. Raised right to respect and love animals. I expect him to do great things as an adult as well (hopefully animal-rescuer of some kind)

My heart breaks every time I see he has to rush to run away! The first rush was heartwarming because he was eager to meet the dog but the last act of rushing was heartbreaking because it shows his act of hugging the dog is something forbidden but luckily the kind owner makes us happy to see them get united finally.

Small Brain: Sneaking into someone’s house to steal something Big Brain: Sneaking into someone’s house to hug a dog

"I think he's pretty much been over every day." Update: Home Owners Regret Inviting Neighborhood Kid to Come Over Any Time He Wants.

Notice that warm and welcoming smile on dog's mom's face

Hey Mom! Don't you think your little boy would like another dog? He misses his dog so much, PLEASE bring him to the shelter and let him pick out a dog. Animals feed our soul and happiness!

He protec He attac But most importantly he hug dat boi bac

Omg when they said his doggy died last year I lost it 😭😭😭😭

The boy has a BIG heart oh bless him. That boy will succeed in life.

One of the sweetest things I have ever seen!

Poor kid, his heart is hurting. He needed to fill the emptiness.

She walked towards him looked like she even got up. She knew him he's been hugging her for a while! How cute is this!

this was so sweet, those quick hugs prob meant the world to that little boy. i'm glad the homeowners were sweet people who welcomed it instead of getting upset

The little boy ran into the garage and stole the home owner's heart👍❤

I love how the dog is happy to see him too. She's like 'Hell yeah - cuddle time' xD

he chose the hug life

Aww. Jesus quote,”the door is open to everyone.” From the heart.

What a sweet little boy. The owner is so lovely.

Plot twist: the dog is a drug dealer.

"Josh's dog passed away a year ago" Me: "And the waterfall begin!" *start bawling*

What a good kid, fellow animal lover.💕🐾 I feel so bad he lost his dog, I recently went thru that, God bless this kid

We need more wonderful children like this. So heartwarming. ❤️

Kid: hugs a dog Inside edition: We’ll be there in 5 minutes.

If my 30 year old ass was running into someone’s garage, I’m sure it would be cute!! Lol

Dogs Really Will Sneak Into Your Heart Even As A Kid!

You'd be amazed at what it feels like to hug a dog that shares the same interest. Best therapy ever when unhappy

Cute how he hauled ass to hug it lol

Lord, would someone please get that poor child a puppy??

Doggo was just waiting for his hug wagin his tail

the dog was happy to see the kid ,, see his tale it tells it all

Kid was running like he just broke a window lmfao.

i cried when i knew he had a dog died a year ago. He really missed his dog. What a sweet boy! God Bless you!

It is still a good thing to remind children not to go on someone’s property. I dont want this good boy to be punished for just stealing a hug. ❤

I watched this years ago when my dog was still alive, watching it now feels entirely different and almost surreal..

Get this man off the streets, he’s stealing too many hugs from a precious pupper

"Sneaking into garage" *Runs straight into an open garage in broad daylight...*

The world needs love like this. This is true LOVE.

That's the sweetest case of Trespassing I've ever seen.

i wish they would show the clip just ONE more time. i didnt see what happened the first 13 times.

With all the violence in today's world . Stories like this gives me faith

I love the innocence of children

I remembered this. This is sweet. Hopefully, he did get his own pet.

Losing your dog is the WORST feeling in the world. I lost mine in June 2016 and I have been miserable ever since.

Awww!! Look at the dog's tail!!! Its like he know hes coming for his daily hug!! Lol

Please give that boy another puppy. No one can replace the dog you lost, but there's so much more love to share with anothr dog that needs you as much as the soul needs them.

I've seen this video so many times over the years and it never fails to bring a smile to my old face.

So sad the kid lost his dog at a young age. That hug is for the dog, and a catharsis for him. The dog may even sense his sadness, and need. Sweet.😊

Any kid that loves dogs like that has gotta be a good kid.

Sometimes a hug from a dog can change your whole day for the better.

He misses his dog. Kid is still mourning his dog. Hugging this dog really helps him. He gets to remember his dog with those hugs.

The dog is like - "I like your hugs, but why do you leave so fast? Let's play!"

That's so sweet

I hope that this kid and his family have gotten another dog I had a dog growing up Have a wonderful cat as a companion at the moment There is absolutely nothing more incredible then having loving pet around

Oh man I hope his parents go rescue him another dog. It would make two living things so happy.

I understand this kid completely. When my dad was a little boy, they couldn't keep his childhood dog because she'd killed a neighbor's chicken and the neighbor threatened to kill her (different times). My grandparents found a loving family for the dog to live with in a neighboring town, but my little did they know that my little 6 year old dad memorized the route to the dog's new home, and every chance he got, would ride his little bike 3 miles and play with her through their fence. Eventually my grandpa caught him, but he didn't get in trouble. He drove him to the house and asked if he could have a play date. That was the last time he played with her. I think it was good closure, to actually go in the house and see that she was in a very good home with a friendly family. And he got to have a real good bye. I showed this video to my dad and he cried and said "Oh this reminds me of me and Mitzi"

His parents should get him another dog. He's obviously really missing loving on his own dog.

That's the kind of news they should be showing in these uneasy times.

Josh was probably missing his dog and couldn't help but to just run over to Duchess and give her a hug to somewhat make himself feel better, and Duchess unwittingly just healed a kid emotionally...this was so pleasant to watch..

Those stolen hugs must have helped him through his grieving.. aww.

Open garage door, hmm....time to steal. F@ck!!! , security cam. Quick, HUG THE DOG. :P

Drive by hugging. We need more.

What a great way to deal with his loss. Mine is like having a child. It's devastating when they pass. God Bless him.

"kid steals hugs, home owner wants them back or will press charges"

His dog died bless this child’s heart.

You can never have too many hugs. Hollie and family - thanks for sharing your dog with Josh. Wins all round!

That's so cute I had to drop in and leave a message. I hope humanity makes it through these next two decades 🙏🌎🧡