His reaction when he learned the dog was a birthday present from his dad (Video)

There are few things harder than losing a parent. Especially when you’re still just a kid but some things can help ease the pain. 13-year-old Logan Kavaluskis recently lost his dad to cancer. His father, Joe Kavaluskis, passed away after a 9-year-battle with multiple myeloma, at the age of 47. He knew how difficult it was going to be for his son, so he planned a special surprise.

Logan had always wanted a dog of his own, but his father was allergic, meaning the family were never able to keep one in the house. Before Joe passed away, he hatched a plan with his wife, Melanie, to gift Logan with a puppy after his death. With the help of Logan’s cousin, the family found a healthy Boston Terrier, who they deemed perfect for the 13-year-old. After Joe passed away, just five days before Logan’s 13th birthday, the young boy’s family revealed they were heading north from their home in Hudsonville, Michigan, to collect a puppy, though the young boy had no idea it would be for him.

He will always remember how much his father cared for him

The video was taken on the way home from collecting the adorable little dog, when the family pulled into a petrol station and told Logan they wanted a picture of him with the Boston Terrier. As soon as the young teen had his hands on the puppy, his cousin Jon revealed the truth. The 13-year-old can be seen welling up as he learned the dog was a birthday present from his dad, who ‘wanted [him] to have a puppy’. Logan looked completely blindsided by the surprise, asking: ‘Really?’ It appeared to be love at first sight, as the young boy cuddled the dog close while the Boston Terrier looked lovingly up at his new owner and attempted to lick his chin and nose. Watch the video and get some tissues ready!