A friend for you, Grandpa

This heartwarming video has gone viral this week on YouTube and shows an 85 year-old grandfather reacting very happily to a lovely surprise from his family.

Francois had lost his wife and dog recently and his family wanted to make sure he didn’t feel lonely anymore.

See his delightful reaction below and tell us, what did you think when you first saw your pet? Have you ever had a surprise like this or given one? Share your stories in the comments.