A heartwarming image of a boy hugging his dog in the rain after finding the dog that had been lost for many days has captured the hearts of millions of people around the world.

The photo, taken in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, shows the boy, identified as 10-year-old Miguel, embracing his dog, named Marley, who had been missing for over a week.

Miguel and Marley were playing in the park when Marley ran away. Miguel searched for his dog everywhere, but he couldn’t find him. He was heartbroken and didn’t know what to do.

On the day the photo was taken, Miguel was walking home from school when he saw Marley sitting on the sidewalk. He ran to Marley and gave him a big hug.

Miguel’s father, who took the photo, said that he was surprised by the boy’s reaction. “He was so happy to see Marley,” he said. “He just ran to him and hugged him tightly.”

The photo quickly went viral, and it has been shared millions of times on social media. People from all over the world have been touched by the image of the boy and his dog being reunited.

“It’s a beautiful reminder of the love between a boy and his dog,” said one commenter. “I’m so glad they were reunited.”

“This photo made me cry,” said another commenter. “It’s so heartwarming.”

The photo has also inspired others to share their own stories of lost and found pets.

“I lost my dog once,” said one commenter. “I was so relieved when I found him.”

“I’m so glad this boy and his dog were reunited,” said another commenter. “It gives me hope for all the other lost pets out there.“

The photo is a reminder that even in the midst of a world that can be sometimes be cruel, there is still love and happiness to be found.