2020 has been rough for everyone in many different ways. Instead of focusing on the negativity there is no better time to view a collection of feel good moments. It is so uplifting to see another person in a moment of pure happiness. That is what these photos are of, pure happiness. There are moments of engagements, adorable pets, and major milestone moments.
Come check out these 55 heartwarming photos that will instantly uplift your spirits.
1. Nap Buddies
She does not only have two nap buddies, she also has comfy cushions. Her two loving dogs are used to these nap times and they do not move an inch until she wakes up first. She can take a nap anywhere with her two fluffy nap partners.
2. Representation Matters
A handicapped sign was broken but it was perfect for him. The sign was exactly like his disability. For the first time he was represented on a bathroom sign and he could not be more excited about it.
3. Inseparable
These two adorable girls came to the same foster home within four days of each other. Their bond was been strong ever since. They might have not been born sisters but some sisters are not blood. She is looking up at her best friend with the most loving and trusting eyes.
4. Looking Out
An apartment complex has a stray cat that stays close. This man not only went out to feed the cat but brought his umbrella as well. There is no wonder why the cat stays close to this apartment building, it has a stranger looking out for him in more ways than one.
5. 28 Years Later
They have been dating for 28 years and finally decided to take the plunge. She seems as happy as if they were getting married in their first year of dating. True love never expires.
6. She Did It!
She might of not graduated high school but she kept persevering. She is posing with her GED diploma and could not contain her wide smile. Great job!
7. Dream Job
The two pictures are seventeen years apart, but it is finally official. She is a fourth generation firefighter and was able to work at the same firehouse that her father served at. She is also only the fifth woman to be a firefighter at the house; keep breaking that glass ceiling!
8. Lemon’s Home And Happy
Lemon was instantly happy when she was adopted. She made herself right at home and was so excited to do so. The smile on Lemon’s face shows why everyone should adopt and not shop.
9. No More Chemo
She had her last chemo session and had to celebrate! She did it and what a feat it was. It is so important to celebrate milestones when going through hard times, such as chemo. Celebrate when you can!
10. Pure Joy
She probably thought she was going to go her entire life without having a baby owl on her shoulder. She is living the dream of every Harry Potter fan and her smile is contagious. She seems to not even know how to react except for showing off her pure joy.
11. New Dad
He is officially a father. He could not contain his happiness and had to share it with the world. There is nothing like the love between a child and parent.
12. Happy Birthday
Happy birthday to Ella! She has turned 104 and is still enjoying a big ole birthday cake. The birthday girl deserves all the birthday love at 104. Can you imagine living 104 years?
13. Consolation Chair
No one enjoys getting assigned a middle seat on an airplane. One airport knows the middle seat struggle and created a middle seat lounge for all those unlucky fliers. There needs to be some kind of perk for middle seaters and a lounge is the perfect answer.
14. Happiest of Lambs
Have you ever seen a happier lamb? This lamb is showing off all its legs like “look ma, no hands.” The lamb has realized how great it is to be carried and it might never want to walk again. We don’t blame the lamb.
15. Post-Op Cuddles
This veterinarian’s office knows that cuddles is the best medicine. The dog was recovering after a surgery and she climbed right on in to provide that special medicine. They are going above and beyond for their animals.
16. Just Keep Swimming
Society should take more time to just celebrate being alive. Life is hard and just being alive can be a reason to celebrate. She wrote,
“How it started/How it’s going – Born 3 months premature, 1lbs 11 ounces, not expected to live.”
17. Forever Home
Meet Siouxsie. The picture on the left is Siouxsie on the day she was adopted. The picture on the right is four months at her forever home. She has never been happier and is thriving.
18. 2020 Support Cat
2020 has been rough, like we said earlier. She adopted her adorable kitty in 2020 and was so happy she did. She said that 2020 would have been unbearable without her bundle of joy. Her cat probably feels the exact same way, just look at its smile.
19. Winner Winner
He knows how to celebrate the small things. He won a scratcher and did not go back to the store to earn his winnings, he went straight to the Oregon lottery office. He is as proud of his $2 winnings as if he won the Mega Millions.
20. New Hair, New Me
A new haircut always makes a person feel good about themselves. This was his first haircut in 6 years. He also proudly donated his long braid of hair. He was able to get a new look and do a great act of service at the same time.
21. Pride and Joy
What a gorgeous piece of art. He wanted to show off the last pencil drawing he created in the 2010s decade. He is an amazing artist and should proudly show off all his artwork.
22. Pablo Escobark
He wanted a dog for four years before he finally took the plunge. It was the perfect timing because look at that adorable face. Pablo Escobark has just met his new and lifelong best friend.
23. Miracle Baby
Miracles can happen when least expected. Just as this family. The mom explained,
“For over two years my husband and I spent countless hours going through tests and treatments. After several heartbreaks, we decided to stop trying. 2 weeks later, we got a positive pregnancy test. Today we are celebrating our daughter’s third month of life.”
24. We’re Going To Disneyland
Your wedding day is already one of the best days of your life, but she was given the Disneyland surprise on top of it. That is one smile that she could not fake. She is living her dream life in that moment.
25. Love At First Sight
It was love at first sight for her and her new kitty, Robert. She cannot even handle the cuteness and neither can we. Welcome to your new and loving life Robert.
26. Cuddle Buddies
Has there ever been a picture that is more heart melting? That kitty cat is nice and warm with her best friend. She might be roughing it out in the wild but she has never felt safer.
27. Mission Complete
Dogs chasing their tails is always amusing. This puppy has already defeated the lifelong mission of catching its tail. Now it is on to wondering what to do with its tail once its been caught. Does he just let it go? Would he ever catch it again?
28. Proud Dad
Fred is the resident dog at Mountfitchet Castle in Essex, England. When Fred stumbled upon these ducklings with no mother, he stepped right in as foster dad. Fred takes his job seriously and has continued to look out for his baby ducklings.
29. Thanksgiving Rescue
Meet Fred the turkey. He was saved on a Thanksgiving and has loved his rescuer ever since. Fred has no shame in cuddling up on his rescuer because their bond is true.
30. Puppy At Heart
The top picture was taken on the puppy’s first car ride home. He found his favorite spot in the car on the first day and has never changed since. He is a puppy at heart who loves to fall asleep on his mama.
31. Building Trust
This Collie was living at a dog rescue and had a rough beginning. He could not be pet without cowering away in fear. On this day he approached the employee and wanted to be petted for the first time. Trust was built slowly but the Collie is on the road to recovery and all the pets and cuddles!
32. First Laugh
Babies can do the smallest of actions and parents will coo all over them. If parents will do that over small things than big moments are full freak out moments. When her baby laughed for the first time she could not hold in her own laugh. This mama completely lost it over her baby’s laugh and it’s so adorable.
33. Dreams Do Come True
She had a dream to one day hold a sloth but she thought it might never happen. Well, dreams do come true and that includes sloth holding. She is not the only one happy in this picture, that sloth is smiling right along with her.
34. First Home
What a huge achievement. This couple had just bought their first house together. It was just a house but now it is a home. They are about to build a lifetime of memories in that house.
35. Home Sweet Home
He had been deployed for 104 days before being able to come home. She was counting down every day for this very moment to be in his arms again. The next morning it was like he had never left at all, he was back in the kitchen making her pancakes.
36. A Mother’s Love
A mother’s love is deep and strong. After being away for training he was finally able to hug his mother again and it brought him to tears. The picture does not show his mother’s face but you know she was probably crying right along with him at their reunion.
37. Twelve Year Battle
After a twelve year battle with homelessness, this person had the keys to their own home. They had not had a home since they were sixteen years old. Congratulations at the huge moment!
38. Real Snow
He had never seen real snow in the 31 years of his life. After seeing it in movies, television, and pictures he was finally able to hold real snow in his hand. The small moments in life can sometimes be more joyful than the bigger moments.
39. She Said Yes
He was her very first kiss and now he is her fiancé. Disneyland is known as the happiest place on Earth and it definitely was for her on this day. Just like all fairytales, they lived happily ever after.
40. Fears To Dreams
During major milestones of life, it is hard not to reflect on the journey. This mother wrote,
“10 years ago I was a terrified pregnant teenager who thought I’d never be able to give my daughter a decent life. After years of hard work and sacrifice, we were able to buy a house! Might seem mundane to some, but I never thought we’d make it here.”
41. Proud Doggy
Her boyfriend knew that she would want to celebrate her graduation with her doggy more than anyone. So, he made sure to sneak the doggy in and surprise her. She not only has a great boyfriend but also a handsome doggy.
42. Christmas Magic
He was seeing Christmas lights for the first time and was in complete awe. Christmas magic had overtaken this little buddy and its a beautiful sight to see. Wait until he hears about Santa Claus.
43. Matching Chairs
Her pup kept stealing her chair, so she bought him his own mini-chair to sit beside her. That smile is more of a smirk, as if that was his plan all along. The cat in the back is just biding her time until she starts stealing his chair now.
44. A Boy and His Ducks
Normally children have a dog or cat as their first pet. This five year old has two ducks. They are the best of buds and their friendship is so pure.
45. Snuggle Up
Marty the cat has the perfect snuggle spot to stay warm, right in Zorba’s fur. Zorba does not seem to mind the nap company at all. These two nap partners might be opposite in size but they are the same in their love of naps.
46. Nothing is Impossible
She struggled with chronic pain for years. It was hard to even get out of bed at times. Years later, she walked 4k at the Great Wall of China. What seems impossible in one moment could be a reality in another moment. There was a rainbow at the end of her storm, just had to get through the storm.
47. Complete Surprise
She was completely surprised when her boyfriend got on one knee. By the joyful smile she is covering it is safe to say that it was a great surprise.
48. The Senior Club
The older labrador was adopted by a senior couple. It was a match made in heaven for these three. They can all have all the naps together, early meals, and small walks.
49. Major Accomplishment
She built her first PC and had to document the moment. She is like a proud mom of her PC and proudly showed it off to the internet. Way to go!
50. 4,374 Miles
He biked across the entire United States, from Washington to Maine. Here he is at the end of his journey of 4,374 miles. What a tiring accomplishment.
51. YAS QUEEN!
The only words we have are YAS QUEEN YAS. She explained,
“After 19 years, I have won my battle with trichotillomania!! Reddit I present to you my first head ful of hair since 3rd grade!”
52. Battling Depression
He suffers from severe depression and knew what could help cheer him up. He traveled more than 6,000 miles to Los Angeles, California by himself. He went to Universal Studios and realized he had not been that happy for years.
53. Waited A Lifetime
Phill Basser had been an Eagles fan since they were created in 1933. He would joke that if he lived to 100 years old he might actually see them when the Super Bowl. Here he is celebrating the Eagles first Super Bowl win just a month shy of his 100 birthday. What started as a joke turned into reality.
54. Kindness of Strangers
The older gentleman on the left was by himself and wary about stepping onto the escalator. The stranger on the right simply offered his arm and help going down. A small but kind gesture can go a long way.
55. Look At Those Faces
These owls will instantly cheer you up. Those adorable faces are their very own version of an anti-depressant.
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