Your Morning Cry: Disabled Dog Greets Her Person Upon Return From Deployment

Emma is a 1-year-old American Bulldog/pit bull mix who suffers from a congenital vertebrae anomaly called hemivertebrae, as well as a neurological disorder similar to cerebral palsy. She also really freaking loves her life — including her humans, Melissa Swanson and family. Melissa has tried all sorts of ways to make Emma’s life easier — including a doggie wheelchair that just didn’t work for her — and is still searching for mobility solutions. In the meantime, Emma is happy and healthy and ain’t nothing stopping her from sliding into your loving arms. Ugh, I want to hug her so badly.