Northern Ireland boy, 5, in disbelief as he’s surprised with dream puppy for Christmas

Watch the moment a five-year-old boy from Northern Ireland bursts into tears as he’s surprised with his dream puppy for Christmas.

This is the tear-jerking moment a Northern Ireland boy discovered an early Christmas present waiting for him at home - his very own puppy.

Footage shows Theo Bell, five, from Larne, finding a handwritten note stuck to his front door promising a special surprise inside.

Moments later, Theo spots Freddie - an irresistible eight-week-old dachshund dressed in an adorable elf outfit. He immediately burst into tears in disbelief before scooping up his festive new friend.

Theo Bell, five, from Larne, Northern Ireland, is surprised with a puppy for Christmas.placeholder image
Theo Bell, five, from Larne, Northern Ireland, is surprised with a puppy for Christmas. | SWNS

The pair can then be seen bonding on the living-room carpet in a wholesome first meeting that has since captured hearts online.

Theo's mum, who filmed the emotional moment, said: "It’s been his dream to have a dog. He is obsessed with them! They have been inseparable since they met."

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