Losing a dog is akin to losing a family member, and the Araç family in Turkey experienced this heartbreak when their beloved dog, Leo, went missing. Despite their extensive search, Leo was nowhere to be found, and they had to come to terms with his loss.

However, fate intervened when Sertaç, a family member, spotted a dog that bore an uncanny resemblance to Leo, lying in front of a café 60 miles away in a city. The dog appeared to be a stray, with a dirty, matted coat and looking exhausted. Despite the poor condition of the dog, Sertaç took a photo and sent it to his parents, who decided to make the drive to the city to be sure.

Sertaç recorded his dad approaching the stray dog, and as soon as they were close enough, it was clear that the dog was indeed Leo. The video shows Leo ecstatically running circles around his dad, overjoyed to be reunited with his family. They took Leo home, where they now shower him with love and keep a watchful eye on him.

The Araç family had actually lost two other dogs around the same time as Leo, and finding him has given them hope that their other pets might still be out there. Sertaç and his parents continue to search for their other dogs, driven by love and the belief that they may be reunited someday.

Watch the heartwarming video of the Araç family reuniting with Leo below, and please share this story with your friends and family.