Florida service dog named Atlas met the real-life version of one of his favorite toys at Disney World on Friday night.

Atlas's owner Julian Gavino, 22, said his golden retriever was overjoyed to meet the larger version of the stuffed Pluto he is constantly chewing on at home.

Gavino told ABC: 'Atlas was more than excited to meet his best pal look alike.' He added that Atlas is fond of his Pluto toy, which he 'loves so much'.

Atlas and Gavino take a trip to Disney World each week, and the dog helps his owner navigate the theme park in a wheelchair.

Last week the pair bumped into Pluto at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot.

Atlas helps his owner Julian Gavino, 22, get around Disney World. The pair met Pluto at the Epcot Center on Friday evening

When Atlas spotted Pluto his tail started wagging and he immediately sniffed the character's snout.

Pluto bent down to hug Atlas, who excitedly licked his new friend's eyelids.

Gavino wrote on Facebook: 'It's safe to say Atlas loves Epcot.'

Atlas was thrilled to meet the character, who is his favorite chew toy

Atlas (right) helps Gavino (left) navigate Disney World in Orlando, Florida, each week

Gavino suffers from Ehlers Danlos Syndrome type 3, a connective tissue disorder that can cause joint pain and dislocations.

He studies psychology at the University of South Florida and lives in Sarasota.

New Horizons Service Dogs in nearby Orange City connected Atlas and Gavino.

Atlas and Gavino also met Goofy on their trip last week