Watch This Dog Get Excited When Dad Returns Home

A video capturing an Italian greyhound’s excitement at her dad’s return from a work trip has gone viral, warming the hearts of viewers online. Penelope, the greyhound, was seen jumping for joy and even letting out an elated howl—despite being a dog that “never barks”—when her human walked through the door after being away for a Formula One race week.

Shared on TikTok under the username @penne.the.iggy on April 28, the video has garnered over 1.8 million views. The text overlay on the video read: “When dad gets home from race week.” The footage shows Penelope leaping off the couch and racing to the front door, where she eagerly stands up against her human’s legs and attempts to lick him in greeting. Her delighted owner reciprocated with affectionate strokes.

The video’s 140-plus commenters were captivated by the touching moment, but many were also curious about Penelope’s owner’s role in Formula One. Speculation ranged from him being a driver to a team mechanic. Users like @lando_cutie_norris_fan and @j.w_2411 expressed their curiosity, while @hellwatcher suggested he might be part of the technical crew.

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