Boyfriend bursts into tears of joy when girlfriend surprises him with a puppy for his 25th birthday 


‘Is this real?’: Boyfriend bursts into tears of joy when girlfriend surprises him with a puppy for his 25th birthday

  • Daniel Totos thought he was opening a watch as his 25th birthday present
  • The man from Adelaide, South Australia, was confused when he found a collar 
  • Ashley surprised him by walking in with his real gift, a German shepherd puppy

A man was left in tears after his girlfriend surprised him with a puppy for this 25th birthday present.

Daniel Totos, from Adelaide, South Australia, was filmed opening one of his gifts on June 20 while his girlfriend Ashley, 24, was out of the room.

In the video posted to TikTok, Daniel unwraps what he thinks is a watch and says: ‘Oh my goodness, this is fancy.’

The German shepherd puppy is cradled in Daniel's arms

Daniel Toto, from Adelaide, South Australia, is left in tears after his girlfriend presents him with a puppy on his 25th birthday, five years after his last dog passed away

German shepherd puppy Monty (pictured) was Daniel's secret birthday surprise and is his dream dog

German shepherd puppy Monty (pictured) was Daniel’s secret birthday surprise and is his dream dog

The box is opened but instead of a watch Daniel finds a brown dog collar inside which leaves him confused.

Unsure why he has been given a dog collar, Daniel stands up to get an explanation from Ashley.

His girlfriend enters the room holding an adorable German shepherd puppy, Monty.

Overwhelmed at the sight of his dream dog in Ashley’s arm Daniel starts crying and holds his hands up to his face.

He sits back down and reaches out to take Monty from Ashley.

Ashley hands over Monty the puppy to Daniel

Daniel cradles Monty in his arms as he tries to contain his excitement

Ashley hands over Monty the surprise puppy to Daniel who is overcome with emotions

Speaking at the surprise gift she gave Daniel, Ashley said: ‘I was so nervous when we got home with Monty.

‘Just knowing that Dan dreamt of having a dog, to make our house a home, I just wanted the surprise to be perfect.

‘When I came down the hall and saw Dans face, I burst into tears.

‘Seeing his reaction made me feel so whole – just knowing that he was so happy – this was all he ever wanted, and I was so happy that I could do that for him and make him that happy.’

Daniel’s last dog passed away five years ago.

The video has been liked more than 540,000 times on TikTok.