Amid a long, crazy year itB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s been easy to forget the good stuff. But our fluffy friends have done their best to brighten up 2020 with their crazy hijinks, funny escapes and all around joyful moments.
Three years ago we got Hammy, the famous Prince Rupert deer spotted frolicking around town. But in 2020, Hammy 2.0 upped the ante by getting a bright pink yoga ball stuck in his antlers. Maybe he was just trying out a new at-home workout, as we all were this year. But donB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™t fret B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ fortunately, Hammy 2.0 didnB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™t get stuck with his new accessory for long.
We couldnB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™t make a wrap up of any stories this year and not mention B.C.B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s patron saint, we mean provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. In what has been a tumultuous year, Henry has always reminded us to be kind, be calm and be safe. And while Labrador puppies Bonnie and Henry are most likely very far from calm, they are a bright spot of 2020.
Ah, Kevin. The goose spent his summer waddling around Okanagan Lake beaches, being fed mini-donuts and wading in the water near shore. But unfortunately, Kevin has a broken wing and he needs help. While many have tried, the wily goose has eluded rescue efforts B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ but maybe 2021 will be a better year for him?
To be fair, Annie the bear cub tried to run away from the U.S before the results of the presidential election were known B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ and weB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™re not entirely sure we can blame her. Either way, she has a safe home here in B.C. for the winter at the Smithers Northern Lights Wildlife Society.
It seems like garbage bins didnB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™t offer as many goodies as usual this year, as one of TorontoB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s resident trash pandas took a second job at Tim Hortons. While apparently the raccoon didnB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™t make it past its first shift, we applaud the initiative.
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