2020 has been an experience to say the least.
This eventful year has been chock full of events most of us would probably prefer to forget, but it hasn’t been all bad.
This Christmas, we thought it would be particularly prudent to look back at some of the happier things to have happened this year.
That’s why we’ve put together the list of heart-warming news stories below.
From a hairless oppossum with a donated wardrobe of plush knitwear to reunited high school sweethearts, there’s enough to pull at even the frostiest of heartstrings.
Now’s your last chance to grab the tissues…
Little Gwendolyn’s fitness routine
Black couple married during peaceful BLM protests
Elephant got a prosthetic leg
A chivalrous four-year-old
Man sent neighbour his nuber via drone
Teen sweetheart divorcees got married
Tiny horse visited dementia patients
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOUR PET: Pets are a major source of support and increase the ability to cope, which contributes to keeping cholesterol and blood pressure down.
Rescue dog got maternity photoshoot
Couple who met on language app as teens got married
Cat with no-one to celebrate birthday finally adopted
Autistic man cried with joy when gifted a kitten
Couple who met via Reddit’s Secret Santa moved in together
Dean of Canterbury’s cat stole the show during sermon
Elephant tickled his baby brother
Lesbian fired for being gay won her boss’ job
Blad opossum showed off impressive kitwear collection
Stray dog got a job as a car company mascot
Woman live-streamed wedding to grandmother’s care home
Seal pup returned to the wild
Paralysed Ping able to walk again with 3D printed implant
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