Much like humans, animals can happiness and sorrow– and each time such an emotional moment comes along– simply remind us how alike we actually are. Such a heart-melting moment recently unfolded and the remarkable story rapidly gained globally attention. Two former circus elephants rejoined after 22 years apart and the caught video left everybody in tears.

Taken at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, we see the amazing moment Shirley and Jenny recognize each other for the first time after over 20 years apart. Not just is the reunion emotional, however it serves as a sobering reminder that these animals have the capacity to feel love much like we do.

The keepers are just as emotional as they watch the elephants meet for the first time in years. With expectancy in their eyes, they take in the beautiful moment as the elephants suddenly identify each other via evictions. What happens next off will leave you in tears, as they cover their trunks around each other in a caring embrace. See the amazing moment two former circus elephants rejoin in the emotional below– this story never ever gets old!