Brindle is an affectionate dog who adores his parents, JD and Rachel Aument, more than anything. They rescued him from a shelter when he was just a puppy, and Brindle was overjoyed to find a loving home.
From the moment he arrived, Brindle was smitten with his new surroundings and quickly formed a strong bond with his brother, Xander. According to Rachel, Xander has a closer connection with her, while Brindle has a special bond with JD.
JD, an army reserve firefighter, faced deployment overseas, leaving the whole family feeling his absence. However, the change hit Brindle the hardest, as he missed his dad immensely.
Without his dad, Brindle was heartbroken. He would sit by the front window, gazing out for a long time before starting to whine. Hearing how much Brindle missed him, JD came up with a way to send some comfort to his loyal friend from afar.
JD mailed home a worn, unwashed shirt, full of his scent. The moment Rachel gave it to the dogs, Brindle recognized JD’s smell instantly.
Brindle’s tail began to wag as he rubbed himself against the shirt. He then rolled over it and cuddled up close, finding comfort in its familiar scent. Rachel described it as an incredibly touching moment to witness.
Seeing Brindle so happy again brought Rachel a sense of comfort. She even recorded the heartwarming moment as he excitedly snuggled with JD’s shirt.
From that day forward, Brindle was rarely seen without JD’s shirt. He took it with him wherever he went.
Brindle would lie down with the shirt, rub against it, and even wear it. The familiar scent brought him comfort, helping him feel like his old self again.
Fortunately, JD returned home soon after, and the entire family was filled with joy—especially Brindle, who stayed by JD’s side the whole time.
Check out the video below to see the dog’s heartwarming reaction!
