Odin is a little dog with tiny legs, tiny ears, and a tiny tail that he wags when he’s happy. Odin, on the other hand, was everything from a young age on the little pup’s big day.

Odin currently resides in Mexico with Joyce Cetina and her family. Odin has showered the family with love and compassion every day since they adopted him three years ago.

Joyce told The Dodo: “He is an extremely devoted partner.” “He likes to hug and play.”

As Odin’s birthday approached earlier this month, the Cetina family wanted to go further to celebrate. They surprised Odin with a party to express how much they respect him.

Odin was amazed (and moved) to learn that they remembered his birthday:

The Cetinas bought a dog-friendly cake and decorated it. Then, Odin revealed the surprise.

“At first I was a little perplexed. He had no idea what it was about,” Joyce said. “Then he realized that all eyes were on him and that the cake was for him. He was delighted.”

Of course, no birthday would be complete without a happy birthday song, and Odin’s was no exception.

Here’s a video of Odin taking it all in (complete with his own special cake):

“He really liked it,” Joyce added.

Then Odin received other gifts, which he also liked. “Most of all,” Joyce added, “he appreciated the countless kisses and hugs he received.”

Odin and other dogs deserve no less.

Even though it was Odin’s big day (or rather the anniversary of the day he was adopted), his family feels like they have received the greatest gift of all.

“Of course, Odin is adored and pampered all year round,” Joyce explained. “But today is an important day for us as it is the day he came into our life. He brings us a lot of joy.”