NOW and then you get something on the news that, for a change, really cheers you up.
One such item was on Friday's ITV Evening News about Bob and Christine Page, of Whitby, a retired couple who have turned their home and surrounding land into a haven for abandoned and neglected animals.
They now care for a thriving community of dogs, pigs, ducks and monkeys, all obviously in the best of health and happiness and, amazingly, enjoying each other's company.
The love of them all for Bob and Christine was almost tangible - during the report a monkey kissed Bob.
Warmest thanks to Bob and Christine both for their wonderful work and for being such a marvellous example to the rest of us of love, compassion and dedication.
Tony Kelly, Crook, Co Durham.
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