Dog Doesn’t Recognize Dad After Dramatic Weight Loss, Then Sniffs Him.

When someone experiences a truly dramatic weight loss, it can be hard to recognize him or her. Their friends and family might do a double take. It might even become necessary to update their ID cards.

But while we’re familiar with shock and awe from people, we often don’t consider reactions from pets. When one man lost weight, even his own dog didn’t immediately recognize him!

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Shane Godfrey lost about 50 pounds, but it wasn’t voluntary weight loss. It was after spending weeks in a local hospital recovering from complications brought on by the flu.

Shane’s illness nearly took his life, but thankfully he made a full recovery… and found himself dozens of pounds lighter!

After his harrowing experience, Shane wanted nothing more than to be reunited with his beloved dog, Willie. He was probably expecting a touching reunion, but it didn’t happen. At least, not immediately.

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Instead of greeting him, Willie barked at Shane and kept his distance. The dog was afraid; he didn’t recognize Shane at all!

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But once Willie got a good whiff of Shane, he knew his dad was back.

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Just like that, Shane and Willie were best buds again, happily reunited after Shane’s hospital scare. Check out the adorable moment below!

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