“No son, you can’t move back in!”

This Newsweek article explores a heartwarming viral TikTok video of a mother German Shepherd recognizing her grown son after a long separation. The video shows the dogs circling and sniffing each other, with the mother dog pausing to confirm her suspicion. Research supports that dogs can recognize relatives through scent cues for up to two years, even in adulthood. The owner shared that this was their longest separation, and the son had lost an eye, making recognition challenging. The video highlights the enduring bond between the mother and son, despite the time apart.