An adorable exchange between a gentle dog and a shy child with Downs Syndrome has been going viral and we won’t even try to explain why because once you see it, you’ll know.
The video shows Hernán, a young Argentine boy whose Down Syndrome makes him too shy to play with other children. Then there’s Himalaya, the world’s gentlest and most understanding dog, who will stop at nothing to make sure little Hernán is properly entertained.
At first Hernán is mildly amused by the appearance of the dog, but pretty soon he is as totally enamored by her and she is by him and the two enjoy their own personal playdate while Hernán’s parents watch and record the video.
Hernán seems to even give Himalaya a big hug around the 3.12 mark which will just melt your heart. Check out the video of Hernán and Himalaya playing together below.