Despite being originally posted in May 2022, this touching video has recently gained popularity on social media with over 4 million views and 5,000 comments.

The overwhelming majority of users came out in defense of the man’s decision, with one writing, “If his leg’s hurt, the child has good tennis shoes.” It’s clear that this father’s love for his dog and his son are both equally important to him.

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