Nepali deaf dog spends days trapped inside her home after devastating floods, finally gets the heartwarming reunion she deserves

Cata Holmes • Writer

Sep 5, 2026 6:45 AM EDT

After days of uncertainty, Sweetie finally makes it back into her owner's arms.

Pets have a special place in our family and home lives, and losing one feels devastating and heartbreaking. Well, imagine getting your house flooded and not knowing if your dog is safe for days… That's exactly what happened to a woman in Nepal. The story was shared by @nbcnews on TikTok and caused all sorts of emotions among viewers worldwide.

According to statements, Sweetie was a deaf white dog owned by a woman in Nepal whose house got flooded. Nepal's cities had been suffering these catastrophes, and some of them lost all of their belongings, including their home and pets. The woman wasn't sure if Sweetie had survived, and asked the local authorities to find her in the remains of her home. For days, she didn't receive any news and was very worried about the dog and the conditions she might be in.

After days of trying to locate Sweetie, she was told that a rescue team had found her. The woman watched as a backhoe loader carried her dog back to her. Of course, she ran to her encounter and grab her, and held her very tightly. Luckily, the dog was in perfect condition and didn't suffer any injuries. Now, the woman and the dog are back together for life.

For anyone who has ever loved a pet, it's easy to understand why this reunion means so much. After losing everything to the floods, finding Sweetie safe must have felt like getting one precious piece of home back. But not only that: it might have felt like a dash of hope amid the sadness of the flood. Sweetie's story also shows how meaningful rescue efforts can be after a natural disaster. Bringing a beloved pet back to their family can offer the love this family needed in the middle of so much uncertainty.

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The rescue team found Sweetie, and they are bringing her back to her family!

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Sweetie's owner saw her and ran to her encounter

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Sweetie and her owner are finally back together after getting separated during the floods

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The woman is kissing Sweetie after days of not knowing were she was...

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Sweetie and her owner are back together!

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