The bond between humans and animals leads to emotional reunions after long separations.

A dog, initially scared, recognized his returning owner by her voice and joyfully reunited. A fostered bird showed affection to his former caretaker when they met again.

An elephant excitedly greeted the man who helped him 14 months earlier. A retired K-9 dog joyfully reunited with his soldier handler at the airport.

Even exotic animals remember their caretakers. A lion reunited with his adoptive dad after seven years, and a gorilla recognized his caregiver’s voice after five years.

These stories show the remarkable memory, love, and loyalty animals have for their human friends.